Christmas in New York is unlike any other cities you have seen. I’ve had the pleasure of being in many different cities throughout the world during Christmas time; no other cities come close to the amount of time, effort and spectacular visuals that New York puts in to make the holiday season special.
I was once here as a tourist during this time period and I was overly impressed by seeing all the beautiful decorations not only in one section of the city but pretty much the entire city in the Christmas spirit. In most cities, only a certain regions have been designated to be the key focal point in displaying the Christmas decorations. In New York, there are several ice rinks in various locations, huge stars hanging over streets, famous Christmas trees and even buildings that are wrapped like presents. I mean, where else could you see a Mini parked inside a snow globe!
People do not necessarily come to New York over the Christmas period simply to shop. You can do that anywhere in the world. People come here to get the whole experience of what Christmas should be like and the feeling that comes with it. As I walked around the city taking pictures, I am amazed at the amount of families that come to New York for the opportunity to experience this magical time.
Fantastic blog, I really enjoyed reading it. It certainly put me in the Christmas mood!! Photographs were brilliant, I especially liked the Mini in the snow globe; very impressive!! I hope to expereince Christmas in the Big Apple some time!!
Great photographs – very clear. Good steady hand. Shows New York as a great Christmas destination!
Fantastic photos – the photo of Wollman Ring is very reminiscent of a T S Lowry painting. The tree lights & radio city is also very pop art – the bright colours contrasting against the dark night – awesome!!!
Having looked at your photos, I feel a lot less Grinch like and I’m now full of Christmas Spirit.
Merry Christmas!!!