NYCHolidays

- New York City shines its brightest!!

The holiday season transforms the city into a dazzling spectacle, with the lights of New York City illuminating the world.

In the vibrant city of New York, dull moments are a rare find. Yet, when the holiday spirit takes over, there's no place more endearing than the grand ol' NYC. The metropolis that never sleeps transforms into a dazzling display of lights, festive joy, and pure magic — while somehow managing to stay wide awake. Ho! Ho! Ho! Indeed!







The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is so famous, even Santa is considering moving his workshop there for the views.



Ice skating rinks are like frozen dance floors where everyone suddenly becomes a combination of Olympic figure skater and Bambi on ice. If you can skate without grabbing onto the side railings, consider yourself a New York Christmas miracle. The rink at Rockefeller Center is especially famous, but others, like Bryant Park and Central Park's Wollman Rink, also are a magical experience.









New York City during winter holidays, like Christmas is like the city took a glitter shower and decided to wear its fanciest holiday sweater.



The new dazzling display at Saks & Christian Dior stole the show which runs every 15 minutes and not a sight to miss.





Move over, holiday relics! This year's headliner in the festive spectacular is none other than moi. Says the star of Hudson Yards. Stepping into the Vessel and the shopping mall like I own the place, ready to sprinkle some extra razzle-dazzle. Watch out, old-timers, it's time for a holiday makeover, and I've got the spotlight and the glitter to prove it.















While Christmas in New York is all about decking the halls, when it comes to New Year's Eve, Times Square transforms into the ultimate glittery disco ball drop extravaganza. It's like the city is throwing the biggest, shiniest party, and the ball is the VIP guest of honor—literally dropping into the new year like the coolest entrance ever. Thousands of people cram into Times Square to witness this iconic descent, probably hoping for some of that New Year's magic. It's the one night when waiting for something to drop is actually a thrilling experience!







The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the Rockettes' precision dance party with high kicks that defy gravity. Featuring a cha-cha with wooden soldiers and music jollier than the North Pole, it's a holiday extravaganza where kicking takes center stage at Radio City Music Hall.













But nothing says 'New York Christmas' quite like the locals strategically avoiding Times Square on New Year's Eve as if it's a pop-up winter war zone. It's the one night where even Broadway actors are like, 'Nah, I'll pass on the outdoor performance.







Step into the holiday magic of New York City's markets, where shopping becomes a festive expedition. Amidst twinkling lights and the aroma of roasting chestnuts, From handmade ornaments to snug scarves, every stall whispers, "gift me!" It's a winter wonderland of possibilities that turns shopping into a holly, jolly adventure. So, grab your cocoa and dive into the cheerful chaos of holiday markets, where the joy of giving takes center stage.











And those department store window displays are like high-stakes art installations competing for the 'Best Dressed Building' award. Major department stores like Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale's create elaborate and enchanting holiday window displays. These displays often tell festive stories and attract crowds of onlookers.























The new Grand Central Station is very modern & more of a European feel station. All white terminal surely calls for a visit even if you are not traveling through it.









Grand Central Terminal has been NYC's fancy time-travel hub since 1913. Beaux-Arts beauty with a celestial disco, a Whispering Gallery for secret sharing, and a market that's a foodie's dream. More than trains – it's the Broadway of terminals, where architecture meets gossip, and every visit is a red-carpet event.













Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, where the residents take the phrase 'deck the halls' as a personal challenge. It's like Santa's workshop exploded, and now the elves are competing to outshine each other in the neighborhood. These folks don't just hang a string of lights, they turn their homes into festive beacons that can probably be seen from space. It's like a Christmas village on steroids, and you half-expect the neighbors to break into a synchronized light show musical number. Dyker Heights is where Christmas decorations aren't just a tradition, they're a friendly competition to blind the whole borough with holiday cheer.































In a nutshell, New York City during Christmas is like a Hallmark movie, but with more yellow cabs, food vendors, and an occasional snowball fight in Central Park. It's a festive chaos that somehow works, and you might just find yourself leaving with more holiday spirit than you thought possible in a city that never sleeps... especially during the holidays."

When? –

NEW YORK CITY - NYC is at it's best during the holiday💡 season!!

Walk🚶? –

Hiking shoes, NOT sneakers, NOT fancy boots👢, NYC has uneven walkways or foothpaths, sturdy soles help a lot.

Crowds? -

Very, very, very crowded, but SAFE, get a good case with a lanyard for your phone.

Bathrooms🚺🚹? -

Limited public restrooms/bathrooms/washrooms🚻. Plan accordingly. Depends?

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