A couple of MTA workers at the 161st Street subway station used their own money to create a dazzling display and buy gifts for children who come through the station.
The customer service center is now decked out for the holidays and it's a bright spot for those who pass through.
"I grew up loving the holidays and I just think the holidays are to bring a smile to someone's face, that's all we wanted to do," said MTA employee Esmeralda Pacheco.
A team of MTA workers, led by Pacheco, poured their hearts and souls into decorating the booth -- paying attention to every detail.
There are even stockings for colleagues including agents, CTAs and supervisors.
And there's also a direct line to the North Pole and she is a hit this season.
"Everyone wants to take pictures, so it's a good thing," said MTA employee Aasim Robertson.
This is all part of a systemwide contest in all five boroughs where employees, using their own money, curated the cozy spaces.
The top prize went to the booth right next to Yankee Stadium and Pacheco says she wishes they could keep it up all year.
But it's not just the booth, the team at the station took things a step further and bought gifts for kids. They are handing out the presents to little ones who are reluctant but pleasantly surprised.
It's a win-win for all this holiday season.
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