The Holidays In New York City

This is my favorite time of the year.  Everyone starts decorating for the holidays, lighting up trees and playing festive music. As soon as Thanksgiving was over, I started playing Christmas music non-stop in my dorm.  What’s even better is that there is so much to see in New York City during this holiday season.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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One of the biggest celebrations is the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center, which took place on November 30^th.  People from all over went to Rockefeller Center to see performances by Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, and Cee Lo Green just to name a few.  It’s such a great experience to be able to go because you get to see performances from a bunch of great artists (for free!) and just be surrounded by people who are also there enjoying the holiday season.  Although I was not able to make it to the ceremony this year, I am definitely planning a trip to go see the tree.  It’s so beautiful and wonderful to see the 74-foot tall tree lit in the center of such an amazing area.  Not too far from the tree is the ice skating rink, where one can go and watch the people, from beginners to professionals, ice skate.  Also, throughout the season, all of the department stores decorate their windows to depict stories.  Anyone in the New York City area must go and see them! The windows at Macy’s Department Store in Herald Square are my absolute favorite because they are always so elaborate and well done. 

Macy's Herald Square Christmas windows

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Even though the semester is about to end and crazy finals week is coming soon, I cannot help but be happy.  Rose Hill is just as beautiful with lights and wreaths decorating the buildings.  It also makes me happy to see all the decorations people put on their doors in the dorms and just getting into the holiday spirit.  It truly is “the most wonderful time of the year”.