New York at Christmas Time! (part 1 - holiday displays and ice skating) by Stacey DeAngelis
New York at Christmas Time! (part 1 - holiday displays and ice skating)
 by Stacey DeAngelis
 Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
 New York, NY
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Good Morning & WELCOME To New York at Christmas Time

As recommended by my friend Ronnie I have put together a full listings of fun local holiday traditions, as well as, some new spots for shopping and dining to help you get in the YULE TIDE spirit!
As a native New Yorker who has toured EVERY POSSIBLE holiday related attaction with her family, I am happy to pass along the goods to everyone!

Ho Ho Ho
As this was quite a long list, I have broken it down into 2 installments.Tomorrow, restaurants! Below is a list of local seasonal favorites to see while you are in NYC

St. John the Divine Christmas Events
From a tree covered with 1,000 paper cranes to Handel's Messiah, there are a number of festive Christmas events throughout the month of December at St. John the Divine.
1047 Amsterdam Ave
New York, 10025
(212) 932-7347
http://www.stjohndivine.org/ 
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Dyker Heights, Brooklyn Christmas Light Displays
See pictures taken in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn of the extensive Christmas Light Displays that make the neighborhood famous.
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Holiday Windows


Lord & Taylor Holiday Window Displays
Lord & Taylor features classic holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue. Lord & Taylor's holiday window displays feature animated scenes highlighting different stories each year.
424 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2771
(212) 391-3344
www.lordandtaylor.com‎ 
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Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Displays
Bergdorf Goodman features sophisticated holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue and 57th Street. Bergdorf Goodman's holiday window displays feature couture fashions and authentic antiques.
754 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 753-7300
www.bergdorfgoodman.com‎
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Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Displays
Saks Fifth Avenue features whimsical holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue's animated window displays are timeless and great for families.
611 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10022
www.saksfifthavenue.com‎
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Barneys New York Christmas Window Displays
Barneys New York features modern, stylized holiday window displays along Madison Avenue. The humorous and snarky style of the window displays at Barneys reflects store's unique attitude and positioning.
660 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 826-8900
www.barneys.com
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Bloomingdales Christmas Window Displays
Located on 59th Street, Bloomingdales is one of New York City's most famous department stores, and their holiday window displays are worth a visit. Each year, Bloomingdales holiday window displays reflect a timely theme.
1000 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212) 705-2000
www.bloomingdales.com‎
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NYC Christmas Trees

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The most celebrated of New York City's Christmas trees, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a classic New York City destination for holiday visitors and residents alike.
1250 Avenue of the Americas
New York, 10112
(212) 332-6868
www.thejewelny.com‎ 
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Lincoln Center Christmas Tree
The 18th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lincoln Center will take place in Josie Robertson Plaza and include performances by the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus. Mickey Mouse will be on hand to light the tree at 5:59 p.m.
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
(212) 875-5456
www.lincolncenter.org‎ 
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Origami Christmas Tree at AMNH
For over 30 years the American Museum of Natural History has celebrated the holiday season with its origami tree, this year decorated with the theme of Fantastic Creatures: Mythic and Real and covered various exotic origami creatures from dragons and mermaids to narwhals and peacocks. They also have 2 19-foot Holiday Barosaurs lit up for viewing as well.
Tree Viewing Begins: November 19, 2007
79th Street And Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-5100
www.amnh.org‎ 
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Christmas Tree at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will display its Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Creche. The twenty-foot blue spruce features 18th-century Neapolitan angels and cherubs flanking the Nativity scene at its base in the Museum's Medieval Sculpture Hall. Lighting ceremonies are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays (plus Thursday, December 28) at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m.
Tree Up: November 20, 2007
Tree Down: January 6, 2008
1000 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10028
(212) 535-7710
www.metmuseum.org‎
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Chorus Tree at South Street Seaport
This Singing Christmas Tree has carolers performing Fridays at 6 & 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 3 & 4 p.m. through Christmas, offering shoppers and tourists a festive break from the holiday madness.
Lighting Ceremony: Friday, November 23, 2007 at 6 p.m.
Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17
New York, NY 10038
(212) 732-7678
www.southstreetseaport.com‎
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine Peace Tree
The Peace Tree in the Cathedral is decorated with 1000 paper cranes and other peace symbols. Children can participate in a workshop to learn to make the cranes, and there is also a walking tour of the Cathedral that highlights the pre-Christian origins of Christmas, as well as the ways the Cathedral celebrates the holidays.
Lighting Ceremony: early December
Tree Taken Down: just after Christmas
1047 Amsterdam Ave
New York, 10025
(212) 932-7347
www.stjohndivine.org‎
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Park Avenue Trees
Anyone driving or walking on the Upper East Side should take a detour to view the 2.5 mile long stretch of Park Avenue that is illuminated by trees during the Holiday season.
Address: Park Avenue from 97th Street to 48th Street

 

Ice Skating


Ice Skating at The Pond in Bryant Park
Ice skating at Bryant Park is a fun, affordable way to enjoy winter in New York City. This Visitors Guide to the The Ice Skating Pond in Bryant Park will help you plan your visit.
Address: 42nd St. at Sixth Ave
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New York City Ice Skating Guide to Rockefeller Center
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a truly unique New York experience. This Visitor's Guide to the Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center will help you plan your visit.
http://www.scandigital.com/blog/photo-scanning-services/scan-my-slides-rockefeller-center-captures-the-true-holiday-spirit/ 
250 Avenue of the Americas
New York, 10112
(212) 332-6868
www.thejewelny.com‎ 
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Wollman Rink in Central Park
Wollman Rink is another popular skating choice and is apt to be crowded during peak times (especially weekends). Access to the rink for the full day is $8.50 ($4.25 children) during the week and $11 weekends ($4.50 children). Seniors skate for $4.25 all the time. Skate rentals are $4.75. Wollman Rink is located off Central Park East between 62nd and 63rd Streets.
6th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 439-6900
www.wollmanskatingrink.com‎
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Check back tomorrow for some great info on places to shop in NYC!
 


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Last updated by Stacey DeAngelis - Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 -  New York, NY

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