Elvis isn’t the only one having a ‘Blue Christmas’. This year, after four years, they’re having the Winter Walk again where they block off several streets near Union Square to traffic, and create a carpeted pedestrian area for shoppers and kids. It’s always been green in the past but this year it’s blue. (Thumbnail images)
Looking north on Stockton Street from Geary: Maiden Lane is the alley on the right.
Stockton Street near O’Farrell: It’s nice to see the Macy’s clock is still there.
Looking down Stockton Street from Maiden Lane to Geary and the old I Magnin Building.
Even Maiden Lane gets the blues this Christmas. These two pictures were taken where the long gone Stockton Street entrance to the Union Square Garage used to be.
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Happy Hanukkah!
Actually, Hanukkah finished two days ago. I do not suppose that the carpet was changed to green at that time. It seems to me that there is no such thing as Hanukkah shopping, since Hanukkah does not involve the objectionably excessive giving of gifts that is associated with Christmas.
Happy Hanukkah! They did have a giant menorah in Union Square that was lit each day of Hanukkah. The first day of lighting always draws a big crowd and is great to watch.
Do you suppose that is what the blue is for?