New York during Christmas
New York in December is an inspiring sight to behold. Even now, a month before Christmas, the city is coming alive with twinkling lights, decorations, incredible shop windows, and the people are less inclined to be impatient. Christmas everywhere has that magical way of bringing out the best in us, especially with strangers.
If you decide to come in a little early, you’ll notice that the air is a bit nippy and the trees are losing their leaves. Union Square has become a shopper’s paradise where you feel the need to pull your wallet and buy something. It’s even enticing because the items on display are just drop-dead gorgeous. No where else but in New York will you enjoy going window shopping because they have turned their storefronts into a modern art gallery to celebrate the holidays.
If you decide to come in a little early, you’ll notice that the air is a bit nippy and the trees are losing their leaves. Union Square has become a shopper’s paradise where you feel the need to pull your wallet and buy something. It’s even enticing because the items on display are just drop-dead gorgeous. No where else but in New York will you enjoy going window shopping because they have turned their storefronts into a modern art gallery to celebrate the holidays.

Barney’s, that fabulous store in New York that has become a landmark destination every holiday season has signed on Lady Gaga as its main attraction. Not only will you be shocked by the front entrance, the entire store is a Lady Gaga inspired workshop.
The food is another attraction in New York not just this year end but throughout the year. You have all kinds of international cuisine including some that are just plain weird and novel. All you need to do is walk around and you’ll come across an unusual sight or delicacy.
On Christmas Day, it’s possible that some of the sights are closed being a holiday. However, for now the following places plan to be open such as Radio City, Bryant Park, Central Park which both of which have skating rinks, many of the restaurants will be open for breakfast and lunch, bars, Staten Island ferry, Top of the Rock (weather permitting), 5th Avenue and even the Empire State Building. Although, it would be prudent to call and make reservations before making your way to any of these places so you don’t spend time wandering about aimlessly.