By Gianni Shamari Copyright ©2025 The snowflakes, like delicate lace, danced around Maré’s Bentley as it glided through the Manhattan streets on Christmas Eve. He stepped out onto the sidewalk, adjusting his cashmere coat as he gazed up at the towering Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. The festive lights, like a thousand stars, reflected off the wet pavement, casting a magical glow. The air was filled with the sweet scent of roasting chestnuts and the distant sound of car

By Jenny Swift Copyright ©2025 On the morning of the audition, I woke up late. When I opened my eyes, the sun was streaming through the window. I rushed to the bathroom and did what I could to get ready as quickly as possible. The audition was for a small role in a Christmas-themed play, where I had to sing some carols. It was a Broadway play, which was no small thing. I still didn't know if I could get the part, but I hurried to find out. On the way, I encountered several ob

By Gianni Shamari Copyright ©2023 Uptown in Harlem, on 125th Street, it was Christmas Eve. The sun was setting, putting on a brilliant...