New York was a city between seasons when I visited earlier this month. Southern Ohio trees shed their leaves several weeks ago so it was shocking to find brilliant pops of gold and bronze amidst the skyscrapers.

It was also beginning to look a lot like Christmas as an abundance of lights, trees and wreaths brighten the streetscape.

Zuccotti Park is located near our hotel in lower Manhattan. My friend and I took a late night stroll and I was delighted to find this spot.

This nearby office lobby tree was even more stunning in person and was even pretty in the daylight.

The tree and menorah at the World Trade Center were meaningful in this quiet spot. We passed by on the way to breakfast and I was pleased to linger for a moment and appreciate the significance.

And all of this was in one small area of the city!