Drawing: Historic Albany Foundation Holiday House Tour 2018
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The Historic Albany Foundation's popular annual Holiday House Tour is this Sunday. And we have a pair of tickets to give away -- maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something local that signals the arrival of the holidays for you?
It could be a tree lighting. It could be a holiday market. It could be eating latkes with friends and family. It could be whatever. We'll draw one winner at random.
This year's HAF Holiday House Tour includes 10 homes -- five each on Manning Boulevard and Thurlow Terrace. "The tour highlights some of the very best Albany architecture, seasonal decor, and ongoing preservation efforts."
There will also be a pop-up art show featuring the work of local artist David Hinchen.
The self-guided tour is Sunday, December 9 from noon-4 pm. Tickets are $25 and available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday.
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The first glimpse of the Capital Holiday Lights in Washington Park always makes me realize the holidays are coming up quick!
... said C on Dec 3, 2018 at 11:45 AM | link
The early sunset, and Hanukkah dinner parties :-D
... said Roni on Dec 3, 2018 at 12:53 PM | link
When the Christmas wreaths are up in Stuyvesant Plaza. They are so beautiful!
... said Margie C on Dec 3, 2018 at 1:30 PM | link
Salvation army volunteers
... said Kevin K on Dec 3, 2018 at 2:14 PM | link
All the awesome Santa festivities! We're taking the kids to a Santa breakfast at the Outback on Wolf Rd. on 12/15!
... said Jen on Dec 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM | link
The Delmar holiday parade.
... said Sarah on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:19 PM | link
Since my kids were little we've always gone to the tree lighting and fireworks at the plaza. It's always the start of the Christmas season for me.
... said Kate on Dec 4, 2018 at 9:16 AM | link
When Santa and his reindeer on top of the towers near 787 get lit up for the season!
... said Silvia Lilly on Dec 4, 2018 at 9:55 AM | link
The Victorian Stroll in Troy on the First Sunday of December is what signals the beginning of the Christmas Season for me.
... said Tina Urzan on Dec 4, 2018 at 10:31 AM | link
The Troy Victorian Stroll
... said Elizabeth on Dec 4, 2018 at 10:43 AM | link
For the past few years it has been the Troy Victorian Stroll! And the sight of the Holiday Lights in the Park.
... said Kelly on Dec 4, 2018 at 11:17 AM | link
The arrival of SNOW signals the holiday season for me!
... said Kate F on Dec 4, 2018 at 11:18 AM | link
Standing on my roof deck watching the fireworks during the plaza tree lighting
... said Jenna on Dec 4, 2018 at 11:25 AM | link
It's seeing the Lights in the Park start to go up....I always get excited about the start of the Holiday Season!
... said Michelle on Dec 4, 2018 at 2:58 PM | link
Holiday parties with friends!
... said Sonia on Dec 4, 2018 at 9:01 PM | link
Going to cut down our Christmas tree at Majestic Tree Farm in Selkirk (cutting down your own tree - one of the benefits of living in upstate NY...along with cider donuts of course.) Having grown up in Queens and having a fake tree throughout my childhood (ugh!), I can thoroughly appreciate the experience of walking around the orchard in the cold, choosing the right tree, cutting in down and dragging it back yourself. And the hot cider and homemade cookie you get in the shed where you pay is the icing on the cake. A great family tradition.
... said grandmastergus on Dec 5, 2018 at 10:05 AM | link
The ice skating rink at the ESP!
... said Sam on Dec 5, 2018 at 11:17 AM | link