Christmas in New York

It's December 1st and Christmas is coming! I’m excited because I love this time of the year with its various traditions, all its lights and its performances. No matter the country or the city, there’s always something unique to discover.

All this month of December will be dedicated to this festival in different cities of the world.
Europe has already had its first snow and the city that we’re going to discover too!

I’ve been to New York several times and I love this city. But if there’s a time of year when this city is even more magical, it's Christmas time! And I was lucky to realise that dream last year.

Everything you see in movies or series is very real, New York is adorned with its best ornaments to delight everyone.
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So, sit by the fire or wrap yourself in a warm blanket and follow me:

​Whether in the stores, in the windows, in the street, in the Christmas markets, or in Central Park, magic is everywhere and takes you in its whirlwind of light, colours and enchantment.

The magnificent Rockefeller Center Christmas tree shines with 50,000 led lights, and this year it has a new very shiny Swarowski crystal star, made of 3 million crystals for 900 pounds.

​The shops creatively compete every year to transport us to another world and they succeed very well:

​But when it snows outside, and we start to get cold, better continue the adventure inside, it's just as magical, and it's a good excuse to shop at the same time!

I also like to take refuge in building’s lobbies, each entrance is decorated with care, don’t be afraid to venture, most of the time you’ll even find a coffee shop to relax, and you know my addiction for this drink.

The lobby decoration of the Empire State Building is my favourite, a mini museum on a few square metres.

​The very famous 5th Avenue with its luxury boutiques decorated like nowhere else.

But if there’s an event not to be missed in this street, it’s the light show on the facade of the department store Saks. 

​​Central Park, with or without snow, is a unique place to wander and daydream, or in my case eat the famous cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery.

​​The reason why I really wanted to go to New York for the holidays, it's due to my passion for art and dance. I’ve always dreamed of seeing The Rockettes and their very famous Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City Hall, with its 36 dancers lined up at the same time on stage. And in December 2017, my wish was realised!

I took the opportunity to have a guided tour of the Radio City Hall, I’ve discovered its history, seen behind the scenes and met a Rockette.

The building was built in 1932 in the Art Deco style and it’s an integral part of the Rockefeller Center. And the show has been performed since then, which means for 86 years!

Even today, it’s the largest theatre in the world with a capacity of 6,000 people.
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The Christmas tree chandelier at the entrance is in Swarovski crystal, 10,000 in total!!! It measures 35 ft tall and 17.5 ft wide, and weighs 3,000 lbs. I can assure you that it’s massively brilliant and impressive. Its installation takes 2 days.

​Obviously after all this, I need a break, cocktail, cookie and burger, perfect combination!

​Before concluding this article, I would like to request your participation. You have already decorated your Christmas tree or you’ll do it soon, so send me its picture at blogaboutl.com@gmail.com

​I will publish my favourite trees in the article of the 22nd of December!!

Wish you a lovely Christmas season everyone!!

​Love & Joy,
​L.