New York Christmas Is a Whole Holiday Universe! 🎄✨

December is coming, and we're planning something huge! 🗽 New York, Boston, DC, Philly — classic Christmas vibes 🌴 LA, Vegas, San Francisco — warm winter holidays Seven cities, seven detailed festive guides — stay tuned for the most magical Christmas experiences! First up: New York Christmas, where fairy tales come to life 🎅🏻 From photo tips to market hours, this guide covers it all 👇 📸 [Photo Guide: 8 Must-Shoot Landmarks] ▪️ Rockefeller Tree: Frame the rink with the golden statue in the foreground — the LED lights + Swarovski star sparkle like magic ✨ ▪️ Fifth Avenue Windows: Catch the light show every hour from 5–8 PM — the Saks candy castle is pure fantasy 🏰 ▪️ Bryant Park: Shoot from the second-floor terrace for a bird’s-eye view of the ice rink — hot cider in hand, holiday vibes complete! ▪️ Lotte New York Palace: Cross the street for the full facade — shoot during blue hour for dreamy tones 🌆 ▪️ Macy’s Herald Square: Crouch low to avoid reflections — don’t miss the iconic red star outside ▪️ Washington Square Park: Capture the arch at the lighting ceremony (Dec 12) — nighttime glow is unforgettable ▪️ Brooklyn Bridge / Dumbo: Snowy days add the perfect winter mood ❄️ ▪️ Radio City Music Hall: Flash on for portraits with the glowing marquee — iconic NYC energy! 🎪 [Holiday Markets You Can’t Miss] Bank of America Winter Village 🗓 Oct 24, 2025 – Mar 1, 2026 | 11:00–20:00 📍 6th Ave, 40th–42nd St Union Square Holiday Market 🗓 Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2025 | 11:00–21:00 (Sun until 19:00) 📍 Broadway–4th Ave, 14th–17th St Grand Central Holiday Fair 🗓 Nov 10 – Dec 24, 2025 | 10:00–19:00 📍 Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal Macy’s Holiday Square 🗓 Indoor starts Nov 1 | Multiple outdoor phases 📍 151 W 34th St 🎭 [Must-See Holiday Performances] Radio City Christmas Spectacular — 100th anniversary of the Rockettes! 💃 NYC Ballet’s The Nutcracker — the famous “snow scene” is pure magic ❄️🎻 NY Phil Holiday Concerts — Messiah & Home Alone film concert 🎄🎥 Met Opera’s The Magic Flute — holiday edition with illustrated sets 🎭 Big Apple Circus — aerialists + clowns under the festive big top 🤹♂️ Follow along as we dive into seven cities’ holiday magic — starting with NYC! #NYCChristmas #NYCTravel #ChristmasInNYC #HolidayMarkets #NYU #NYCHolidayVibes #FestiveNYC #TravelGuide #ChristmasMagic