Visiting Radio City Music Hall while sightseeing during Christmas in New York is a must. Established in 1933, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular has become a Christmas tradition for the last 77 years. Families from all of the country come to New York City to see the world famous dance troupe The Rockettes, perform their unison style dance routines. The 90 minute show consist of 10 different scenes where the Rockettes act, sing, and dance to Christmas theme music. The Radio city Christmas Spectacular has been performed in front of over 65 million audience members. Tickets for the 2010 season, are on sell at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular website. Prices for the tickets range from $45-$250. The performances begin Friday, November 5, 2010 and continue on to December 30, 2010.
Christmas in New York is filled with grand events. The Tree Lighting at Rockefeller is a sightseeing delight. This Christmas tradition has been around for 75 years and is know to bring out celebrities and holiday enthusiast from near and far. The Rockefeller Center's garden manager selects the tree and a big star-studded ceremony takes place at Rockefeller Center. Sightseers on vacation during Christmas in New York will enjoy the Christmas decorations in the storefront windows in Rockefeller Center. The lights and ornaments stay on giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center until January. Vacationers can also partake in ice skating at the Rockefeller ice-skating rink close by. There is also many shops and tours for vacations to join whine celebrating Christmas in new York.
Santa Claus makes a stop at Macy's at 34th street Herald Square during Christmas time in New York. Sightseers can go to the Macy's store on the 34th street and take pictures with Santa Claus. This tradition was started in 1862, and has continued to bring delight, laughs, and joy to children of all ages. More then 350,000 people visit Santa-land at Macy's Herald Square each year. Many visitors take advantage of the puppet show version of the movie Miracle on 34th Street, while visiting the landmark department store during Christmas time. Santa Claus arrives November 25th and marks the arrival of Christmas in New York.
