Same City, Two Holidays.
In Chicago, the holidays are often viewed with a bright perspective. There are carolers on the streets, festive store windows, and jazz music is heard everywhere. However, for many, the holidays are spent in the freezing cold, with nothing but a cup full of change and a scrappy blanket. This collection of photos aims to show the two different sides of the holidays in Chicago. Macy's storefront window Carolers downtown Street musicians playing "All I Want for Christmas is You" Asado Coffee decorated for the holidays "For me, the holidays are about Christ. The word Christmas is 'Christ' and 'mas.' I used to be a preacher, so Christmas is very important to me. It's a story of family, friends, and the celebration of Jesus. Christmas is about celebrating Jesus most importantly! Jesus!" *Mom did not want to be pictured* "The holidays have always been very important to me. I remember as a kid opening presen...