by Justine-Frangouli-Argyris
The holidays are here and the city is resplendent in its
festive lights, sparkling evergreens and beautifully decorated windows. Our
beloved Trafalgar is aglow in its own right, bathed in the green-blue hue of
its lit pines and the vibrant colors of its flower pots filled with winter
bouquets.
This unique tower with
its asymmetrical rooftops, emblematic for its convivial look, perched, as
it is, on an island right in the midst of Côte-des-Neiges, has been known to
pique the fantasies of passers-by. I, myself, like to roll back time and
fantasize about carriages entering its courtyard through the elegant archway
carrying beautifully attired ladies and debonair gentlemen on their way to
opulent seasonal parties.
Throughout the century, the
Trafalgar has born witness to many a magical moment, playing host to
innumerable splendid events in its snowy landscape but a few meters from
the Beaver Lake and carrying its glamorous past with a rare, dignified air.
Today, our building's grand entrance
features a fabulous Christmas tree, gleaming under its shiny ornaments, while
right beside it stands an elegant menorah, the nine-branched candelabrum
representative of the celebration of Hanukkah.
At the Trafalgar, the spirits of
Christmas and Hanukkah are not in contrast, but, rather, in unison, with one
celebration complementing the other. Holidays at the Trafalgar exclude no one
but, on the contrary, include everyone and are tantamount to a desire to come
together, as a family, over and above any religious or cultural differences. They are celebrations that
bring forth the joy of giving with their traditions of the offering of gifts.
I admire the multicultural community
we live in and the joyous holiday
spirit that manages to embrace every Montrealer and every resident of
the Trafalgar at this time of year, irrespective of their ethnic background.
Christmas
has become an intercultural celebration, reflecting the love and the joining of
people in a happy and celebratory atmosphere. It is an occasion of joy
and love for us all, a time for compassion and generosity that grants us a
chance to unite and become one among friends.
Happy Holidays to all the residents
of the Trafalgar, a building that holds us tightly in its splendidly decorated
arms and shows off its proud and merry history!
Great neighbors
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