Christmas in New York is a very special time in the city and arguably the most wonderful time of the year.



If you enjoy Christmas and everything that comes with it, New York is the place to be.

Christmas in New York is magical and there are many different ways to get into the holiday spirit in NYC. New York is full of beautiful churches and vibrant congregations, and even if you're not the churchgoing type, visiting one for Christmas mass is a magical experience.

Despite being the City That Never Sleeps, New York does close down a bit on Christmas Day, with all sorts of museums, shops, restaurants, and other businesses giving their staff a break for the holiday. I believe strongly that New York is at its best on a holiday when the city clears out (tourists excepted) and you can have the streets more or less to yourself. With its lit-up streets and sidewalk tree-sellers, New York is at its best during the holidays, especially if you can avoid tourist-clogged areas like Rockefeller Center and Times Square.



With the giant lit-up Christmas tree glowing and the majestic lions of the New York Public Library sitting watch its hard to remember that this life together in New York is not entirely a fairytale. Perhaps more about the food and drink than shopping, this top Christmas markets in new york is situated in the Main Hall of the renowned Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden.



There are many rooftop bars in New York that offer fresh air even in the cold season, magnificent views of the urban canyons AND pleasant warmth.



What other winter outdoor activities in New York are available? Of course, upstate New York is filled with outdoor activities like snowshoeing, skiing, and tubing that will keep you occupied all day long. Some of the most fun snowy day activities in New York are playing some mini golf in Albany, cooling down at the Great Escape Indoor Waterpark in Lake George, or testing your wits in an escape room/mystery room in the Crossgates Mall. There are endless kid-friendly activities in New York that the entire family will enjoy.



There were also some nice things but here on the pictures I can see New York is another city as well. New York is the best place to spend Christmas.