24 ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE...
Nov/Dec 2022 Travel News
Start spreading the news... Christmas in New York is back!
BELLS, BAUBLES & BROADWAY
BY ERIN ENGLISH
erin@nitravelnews.com
FOLLOWING two years of scaled down celebrations due to the pandemic, the holiday bells seem to be ringing once again over the iconic landscape of New York City. Christmas in New York is the ultimate aspirational holiday, the city has provided an iconic backdrop to the population’s favourite festive films such as Home Alone 2; Lost in New York, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street plus many more. Spend those special moments scouring all
that New York City has to offer this festive season from skating under the glistening lights of the Rockefeller centre tree or following Kevin McAllister’s footsteps with an exploration of Central Park. There is a reason why taking a bite out of the Big Apple is so popular at Christmas Time.
As soon as the clock strikes midnight
on November 1st, the festive season is well underway in New York City. As notable New York landmarks begin to prep for the Christmas rush, holiday-goers begin to plan their bucket- lists and must-sees around the Big Apple. Although, while preparation may begin in November. It is recommended to wait until after the United States’ Thanksgiving celebrations to truly maximise your festive fun in New York City.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The Rockefeller Center, located in Midtown Manhattan, is home to the largest Christmas Tree in New York City. This glistening beacon of light is the true sign that Christmas has truly begun in the Big Apple. Tourists and locals
flock to see the Rockefeller Christmas tree light up the city. White the official lighting ceremony can be difficult to witness, with a high demand for tickets. After the lighting ceremony, the Christmas tree is open to the public free of charge until January. In fact, it is estimated that over the course of the Christmas season, over 500,000 people head to the Rockefeller Plaza per day to see the tree in all it’s glory! The Rockefeller Christmas tree is truly a sight to behold! It’s sparkling light has provided backdrop for one of the most iconic Christmas movies, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Instead of curling up on the sofa to catch a glimpse of the tree on the silver screen, why not aspire to gaze up at the tree from the streets of Midtown Manhattan.
Bryant Park Winter Village Immerse yourself in the true feeling of festive
New York in Bryant Park. Home to an annual European-Style Bank of America Winter Village, this location is a must-visit to purchase some Christmas gifts or to enjoy some winter activities. At the heart of this market is the Ice- Skating Rink, a 17,000 square foot rink where visitors can skate for free. It’s the perfect place to don your hat, scarf and skates and feel the welcome nip of winter in New York. Inspired by the markets in Europe, Bryant Park Winter Village also offers a range of different market stalls for visitors to enjoy, these stalls include local crafts, artisan nibbles and exquisite gifts from around the globe. It’s also the perfect place to pick up a keep-sake or a knick-knack to take back home. Bryant Park Winter village is also home to a
perfect event space for the festive period, with a Lodge bar and Food Hall for visitors to relax and dine in. The cosy haven located just beside the open-air rink. Visitors can relax by the side of the rink and admire their novelty buys with a
festive cocktail or speciality hot drink in hand. A bit of a sports addict? The Lodge Bar also runs events to celebrate Game Day, with a big screen, grub and plenty of drink!
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
It’s showtime! Would it really be a trip to New York without a jaunt down through Broadway? Radio City Music Hall is famed in the festive season for its annual dazzling Radio City Christmas Spectacular performance. It’s sure way to inject a high- kick to your trip, with an amazing performance from the Rockettes. The sparkling costumes, festive songs, synchronised choreography. To catch a glimpse of this spectacular performance, head to Radio City Music Hall for one of the several shows per- day performances.
Christmas Shopping in NYC
shopping scene in New York stands as a notable tourist attraction on its own. The state is home to the iconic department stores such as Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. These department stores stand as
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