Christmas Festivities in New York
Christmas Celebrations in NYC
Christmas Events and Traditions in NY

Rockefeller Center: the center's famous tree lighting ceremony generally takes place around the time of Thanksgiving. Check the website for specific details. Many visitors also like to ice skate at the center's famous outdoor rink.

New York Central Park: visit the official website's calendar to learn about activities such as "Meet St. Nick," "Christmas Crafts" and "Winter Festival of Lights."

Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes: a show for audiences of all ages, complete with "The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," Santa and a living nativity.

Department Store Display Windows: Stores such as Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany and Bloomingdales create impressive window displays during the holiday season. Click here to access a site that has archived photographs of some of the fine Christmas presentations.

New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker: Enjoy Tschaikovsky's music, lots of dancers, an onstage snowstorm and "one-ton Christmas tree that no one can ever forget." George Balanchine began this New York Christmas tradition in 1954.