War and peace

Waiting for the baby Jesus to arrive

Every Christmas for as long as I've lived in Sag Harbor, the Knights of Columbus erect a nativity right in the middle of Main Street. This is quite common, but what makes this town's version a little odd is that they place it at the bottom of a Civil War monument that depicts a Union soldier. So standing, looming even, over this lovely image of the Christ child in the manger is this stalwart soldier. I've always thought it an odd juxtaposition. To heighten the irony there's even a Civil War cannon in front of the creche! But for years now they've taken to covering the big gun with burlap and twine so it's not obtrusive on the silent night image. You just gotta love this crazy town.