The city that never sleeps takes a little nap on Christmas Day. Chinese restaurants, 24hour diners, movie theaters, and the subway stay open as if it weren’t a holiday. The rest of the city, though, is completely quiet. There is hardly any car traffic, and the sidewalks are quite empty that you can walk backwards and not risk running into anyone. There is something beautiful about this quiet. Perhaps it is because it is a temporary reprieve from the daily hustle and bustle. People are taking the day easy, catching up with friends and family, and just plain ol’ taking a great Monday afternoon nap.
