The Torch of Friendship sculpture by Sebastián was donated to the city in 2002 by the Mexican government as a symbol of cooperation and shared culture between the country and the city. | Photo by Eric Francis, via Unsplash
For us? You shouldn’t have.
We think living in San Antonio is the greatest gift of all, but our city has actually been on the receiving end of quite a few delightful donations. From statues to land donations and more, check out these four gifts given to the city.
Torch of Friendship | Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos gave the Alamo City the iconic twisting red statue — which symbolizes the intertwining cultures and experiences of the United States and Mexico and — in 2002. The artist behind this sculpture, Sebastian, also created the recent addition of “Door of Equality (La Puerta de Igualdad),” which can be found outside of the Central Library.
Phil Collins Collection | Ten years ago, the rockstar donated the largest-known private collection of Texan and Alamo artifacts to the Texas General Land Office, which preserves the Alamo. The collection includes hundreds of items, including an original Jim Bowie knife and pouch owned by Davy Crockett.
It’s not too late to get into the holiday spirit with events around San Antonio. Tap the button below for a little bit of everything coming up locally.
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Prep for post-holiday cleanup chaos with our go-to organization hacks:
🎁 Tuck leftover wrapping paper into this storage container with handy pockets for ribbons + bows.
🌲 Keep ornaments protected in a durable storage box with drawers that hold up 128 pieces.
🎀 Organize holiday decor in these best-selling containers that are transparent so you can easily see what’s inside.
🚪 Prevent your wreath from getting crushed with a specially designed storage bag that keeps its shape intact.
💡 Say goodbye to tangled wires — this storage solution features three spools for easy holiday light organization.
Happy Holidays, San Antonio. I’ll be spending today and tomorrow visiting family in the Hill Country and indulging in some my grandma’s famous pecan pralines.
Sending warm wishes to you and yours — we’ll see you next week.
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