Taking a day to just enjoy Christmas in New York City with the smell of chestnuts and pretzels wafting in the air to the backdrop of the sound of Christmas carols everywhere and the Salvation Army ringing bells collecting for the less fortunate. After enjoying lunch at Saks, we spent the afternoon leisurely strolling down Fifth Avenue taking in the Christmas sounds and scenes as we stop to admire the decor and window displays from Saks,  Bergdorf Goodmans, Lord & Taylor and many other stores all with their own unique style. Although the avenue was packed with the usual hustle and bustle of busy Christmas shoppers, many were taking the time to flock into the beautiful old Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church to hear Handles Messiah. Even though the weather was not seasonable for Christmas in New York with a high of 60 degrees we still felt the wonder of Christmas. I may appreciate the peace and quiet of living out in the country but sometimes I just love the quote from the old TV show Green Acres. “Darling I love you but give me Fifth Avenue!”