Local author, tour guide, and holiday-season fanatic Sibyl McCormac Groff has written a great book called A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide! that celebrates and reveals the history of Christmas in New York City.

A book that captures all of the magic, beauty and spirit of Christmastime in New York. Learn of the histories of Christmas traditions, notable sights you should definitely see, unusual holiday activities, and the joys to be shared by a lover of a New York Christmas!

A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide! is available on Amazon for $20.

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In 2021, chef duo and life partners Sadie Mae Burns Ha and Anthony Ha opened Ha’s Đặc Biệt. It’s a one-of-a-kind Vietnamese pop-up that has since become one of the hottest food tickets in New York and beyond: Most events have sold out mere hours after being announced. In this episode of Secret’s Out, learn about Anthony and Sadie’s journey from line cooks to the chefs behind one of New York’s most anticipated food experiences, hosting events and residencies in locations across the city and around the country, and even completing a residency in Paris. Now, follow along behind the scenes as they prepare to open up their first brick-and-mortar location in New York.