The holidays are really all about hope. And although the New York area experienced a great share of tragedy in the past two months, as the city lit up in winter’s darkness, it brought to mind that as we move forward, I hope each new day will bring more light and more goodness for the coming year. Stroll with me through the city to experience the color, the light, the glow that made me smile even during difficult times….

In some ways, it always feels a bit like Christmas in Manhattan…

All photos by Robin Plaskoff Horton, Urban Gardens.