These are the lions outside the NY Public Library Main Branch on the corner of 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. It actually takes up a city block between 42nd Street and 41st Street.
Behind the library is Bryant Park. Grand Central Station is a short walk away.
In Christianity the Lion is a symbol of the coming of Jesus and strength. In Revelation 5:5 it says “behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah the root of David, has conquered so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” So it is kind of fitting they incorporated a wreath onto a lion into their holiday decoration.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it. I understand this year the first night of Hanukkah starts on Christmas. Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate it! Happy Kwanza!
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Merry Christmas Sharon. Allan
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I fell in love with these glorious lions some years ago when I was first in New York. Thank you for these great photographs.
Gwen.
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Happy Holidays! 🤶🎅
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You too! Happy Holidays!
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Thanks.
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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas 🎄
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Merry Christmas!
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Looks like a nice bow tie. SMILE…..
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Seems to fit him well.
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We have lions in front of the Art Institute but they’re their to protect the art and that’s it. They do a good job too and wear wreaths, Bears helmets, etc. Everyone loves them.
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It’s fun when they deck them out.
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It is. Everyone looks forward to it. They have shiny spots from people rubbing them for luck. 😊
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