Christmas in New York~

Christmas in New York City is simply amazing. The cold weather never freezes people’s holiday enthusiasm. The chill in the air is just enough for red noses. The city streets are decked out in shimmering lights and dazzling displays of ornaments, snowflakes, and tinsel.

Last year, we went to New York City in mid-December. The New York Christmas stirred my holiday spirit as soon as I got off the plane. Actually, if you visit New York in December, it’s always Christmas. Our hotel was in Manhattan which is really convenient since it’s just about a 15-minutes walk to Times Square, and the subway in New York is able to bring you to every corner of the city.

 

 

I couldn’t wait to go to Rockefeller Center because it’s on my bucket list with good reason. It’s crowded, but would you go to Paris for the first time and not see the Eiffel Tower? Exactly. We went there on the night we arrived, and luckily, it’s not as crowded as Christmas evening. We saw the amazing Rockefeller Center tree. Normally, the Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony is from the end of November to January of the next year [1].

 

 

We shopped a lot before Christmas and there were several holiday-themed markets. The artists and merchants sell everything: food, clothes, spices, artwork, novelty crafts and gifts in temporary kiosks once a year. “Those markets are festive and a ton of fun to stroll through looking for gifts and new foods to try” [1].

 

 

 

 

On Christmas day, we got up early to visit Times Square. There were not many people in the morning, and most stores were closed. The one-day performance had already begun on the billboards on the high-rise buildings. At that moment, I felt that it was the best moment in Times Square. Gradually, more and more people gathered into this landmark. We then headed to the next attraction — Central Park. Your camera will thank you for the clean wonderland landscapes and the tall city buildings rising all around. “With its endless trails, hidden nooks, museums, and nearby night spots, Central Park is that rare tourist destination that is also a pleasure ground for locals.” While some sights and restaurants close on Christmas, you can always go there, and it’s never crowded. On that day, we also went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is the crown jewel of New York City’s Museum Mile any time of year; it took on a dusting of Christmas magic all on its own around the holidays.

 

 

 

 

Reference:

[1]https://www.theglobetrottingteacher.com/need-to-know-successful-christmas-in-new-york-city/

[2] https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/travel/things-to-do-in-36-hours-in-central-park-new-york.html