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Must visit places in New York for the Christmas season! 🎄to feel wonderfully immersived in Christmas 🎄

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Hey there, darling! I've put together this fabulous list just for you! It's filled with my genuine reviews of the must-visit spots in New York during the holiday season, complete with fun activities and delicious eats! Whether you're planning your ne...

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Bryant Park Winter Village is, without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite holiday hangouts. As soon as you enter, it’s like stepping into a magical winter dream. With sparkling lights, charming market stalls, and the delightful aroma of warm pretze...

Ice Skating, Holiday Shops, The Lodge, and much more at New York City's ...

Darling, the Fifth Avenue holiday window displays are an iconic New York City ritual, where the city's chicest department stores pull out all the stops with extravagant, themed showcases to lure in holiday shoppers. Unveiled just in time for Thanksgi...

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Darling, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is that fabulous annual event where the iconic tree in NYC gets all decked out in lights. It's not just a holiday tradition; it's the ultimate symbol of Christmas in the city. And guess what? Th...

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting | NYC Winter Events

Darling, ice skating at Rockefeller is a bit of a splurge—$50 for the experience, and that doesn’t even include the skates! Meanwhile, Bryant Park is serving up free skating if you bring your own skates, or just $25 if you don’t. But let’s be real, n...

The Rink At Rockefeller Center

Darling, you simply cannot miss Dyker Heights! It's absolutely enchanting during the holiday season. Major props to the homeowners for their stunning decorations. Just a heads up, parking can be a nightmare since it's super crowded right now. But no ...

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

It's like a beautifully chaotic scene, darling. Times Square and Rockefeller Center are just swarming with people, and honestly, the crowd control is a joke. They’ve got some metal barriers, but if anything goes down, it’s total pandemonium—think tra...

Christmas Spectacular

Darling, when the holidays roll around, New York City turns into a magical winter wonderland. Among the many ice skating rinks that pop up, there's one that simply can't be overlooked: the Wollman Rink in Central Park. Nestled at the park's southern ...

Wollman Rink

Every December, the posh department stores on Fifth Avenue reveal stunning window displays, transforming the iconic shopping street into a runway of holiday cheer. These meticulously designed showcases can take up to a year to create, and let me tell...

Saks Fifth Avenue Windows

Darling, you simply can't miss Macy's at Herald Square, the ultimate hotspot for the fabulous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This 2.5 million square foot retail paradise turns into a breathtaking Christmas wonderland. With its jaw-dropping window di...

Macy's

Darling, you simply must experience George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker—it's like a holiday rite of passage for us New Yorkers! This mesmerizing show brings Tchaikovsky’s iconic music to life with stunning choreography, opulent sets, and costumes that...

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® | New York ...

Picture this: the air is filled with the mouthwatering aroma of roasted nuts and steaming hot apple cider as excited crowds jostle from one charming stall to another. No NYC Christmas Bucket List is truly complete without a stop at the Union Square H...

Union Square Holiday Market

Established back in 1892, St. John the Divine stands as the fifth largest church globally. This monumental edifice, with its breathtakingly high ceilings and exquisite stained glass, hosts NYC's most enchanting Christmas concert, known as the 'Joy of...

The Joy of Christmas: Gloria in Excelsis

Darling, it rarely snows in New York City during Christmas, but if you catch a glimpse of snowflakes in the forecast, you simply must make Central Park your first stop. Trust me, it transforms into a winter wonderland with that first snowfall. If you...

How to Spend the Holiday Season in Central Park

Picture this: at the southwest entrance of Central Park, the Columbus Circle Holiday Market is like a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie. This charming open-air market is brimming with unique handcrafted treasures, from stunning jewelry and capti...

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Hudson Yards, darling, is this fabulous shopping haven right next to the oh-so-famous Vessel, which, by the way, is currently off-limits to us mere mortals. This place is bursting with luxury boutiques and chic eateries, and trust me, you absolutely ...

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards

When it comes to holiday delights in the Big Apple, you can't miss out on the legendary Frrrozen Hot Chocolate from Serendipity. This isn't just any dessert; it's a piece of history that dates back to 1954 and has been a favorite haunt for icons like...

Serendipity 3 - Upper East Side

Darling, during the holidays, the Bronx Zoo turns into a sparkling winter paradise, complete with twinkling lights and stunning illuminated animal exhibits. Grab a cup of hot chocolate or some s’mores before diving into this unforgettable experience....

Bronx Zoo

The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden is an absolute must-see for anyone looking to soak up that classic NYC Christmas spirit. Families flock to witness the stunning spectacle of trains weaving through the city's iconic skyscrapers,...

New York Botanical Garden