oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Before the ball drops in Times Square, the Big Apple turns on its holiday charm with the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. This snow-globe-worthy scene celebrates its 75th anniversary this season. Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. schoolchildren. Encircling evergreens in the Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 A token of gratitude for Britain Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 The Christmas tree that greets revelers at the Puerta del Sol is dressed for a party. Madrid's two-week celebration makes millionaires along with merrymakers. On Dec. 22, a lucky citizen will win El Gordo (the fat one), the world's biggest lottery. Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 In addition to the Vatican's heavenly evergreen, St. Peter Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 Ooh la la Galeries Lafayette! In Paris, even the Christmas trees are chic. With its monumental, baroque dome, plus 10 stories of lights and high fashion, it's no surprise this show-stopping department store draws more visitors than the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.OB note: always though the Xmas tree in Taka is impressive, but compare to this, well ... Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 The largest Christmas tree in Europe (more than 230 feet tall) can be found in the Pra?a do Com Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 Moscow celebrates Christmas according to the Russian Orthodox calendar on Jan. 7. For weeks beforehand, the city is alive with festivities in anticipation of Father Frost's arrival on his magical troika with the Snow Maiden. He and his helper deliver gifts under the New Year tree, or yolka, which is traditionally a fir. Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 Illuminating the Gothic facades of Prague Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 A Christmas tree befitting Tokyo's nighttime neon display is projected onto the exterior of the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka. Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
oralb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 The world's largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
Andy@Tokyo Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 A Christmas tree befitting Tokyo's nighttime neon display is projected onto the exterior of the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka. I went to see if they put up the same lighting this year.. unfortunately, its not up Quote
oralb Posted December 10, 2007 Author Posted December 10, 2007 cost cutting?i tot it will be quite cheap to re-implement it since all hardware investment were made? Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It!
Andy@Tokyo Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Idk OB,would again see if they have it during christmas eve/day Quote
nitebirdsg Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 prague's christmas tree at stare mesto (old town) this year is not as nice as the one shown in ob's photo... actually the branches are rather sparse, and the branches break cos it's a real tree which sometimes cannot support the heavy ornaments.galaries lafayette's christmas tree this year is also not very nice =p ... printemp's christmas window displays are very good though will upload photos of prague and paris when we get back Quote
Andy@Tokyo Posted December 11, 2007 Posted December 11, 2007 Luplup, that place brings back fond memories of mine! thanks! Quote
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