The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a hallmark of New York City’s holiday season, was illuminated on the night of December 3 in midtown Manhattan, drawing crowds wearing Santa hats and glowing Christmas accessories.
The 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce was taken from a home in the Albany suburbs, around 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Manhattan, and has over 50,000 multicolored LED lights and is topped with a 900-pound (408 kilogram) Swarovski star.
Indeed, spending Christmas in New York City is to celebrate the festive season in one of the most exciting international destinations in the world. The winter holiday brings with it a host of stellar events and special occasions, and the whole town positively sparkles.
Click on the following gallery to unwrap your own bit of Yuletide magic by following this NYC vacation wish list for fun, frivolity, and plenty of winter cheer.