tag:viewing.nyc,2005:/categories/christmas/feed Viewing NYC is a site that features videos and photos of the art, comedy, culture, food, history and events of New York City. Copyright (c) 2016, Viewing NYC; all rights reserved. Viewing NYC 2024-11-17T12:00:00-05:00 urn:uuid:b7cc8ae3-6c74-4fc9-b332-a0ac7e70d2be 2024-11-17T12:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T19:06:48-04:00

Local author, tour guide, and holiday-season fanatic Sibyl McCormac Groff has written a great book called A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide! that celebrates and reveals the…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/books-a-new-york-city-christmas-ho-ho-ho-at-gothamtide-92ca168f-7b96-4eb6-ae2f-d9f351b1da82/"> <img width="640" alt="A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide!" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/7gkvt7yexo7unhemeek9xu90g273" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Local author, tour guide, and holiday-season fanatic <a href="https://www.nychristmas.com">Sibyl McCormac Groff</a> has written a great book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-York-Christmas-Ho-Ho-Ho-Gothamtide/dp/1539506126/?tag=viewingnyc-20?tag=viewingnyc-20">A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide!</a> that celebrates and reveals the history of Christmas in New York City.</p> <blockquote> <p>A book that captures all of the magic, beauty and spirit of Christmastime in New York. Learn of the histories of Christmas traditions, notable sights you should definitely see, unusual holiday activities, and the joys to be shared by a lover of a New York Christmas!</p> </blockquote> <p><em>A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide!</em> is available <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-York-Christmas-Ho-Ho-Ho-Gothamtide/dp/1539506126/">on Amazon</a> for $20.</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/books-a-new-york-city-christmas-ho-ho-ho-at-gothamtide-92ca168f-7b96-4eb6-ae2f-d9f351b1da82/">[BOOKS] A New York City Christmas: Ho-Ho-Ho at Gothamtide!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:8fd7e00c-1f6a-458c-b7a9-000e8571d1ca 2024-11-16T12:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T19:06:51-04:00

The 74-feet-tall, 43-foot-in-diameter, 11-ton Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree from West Stockbridge, MA. […] Installation Of NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2024 ✨ New York City…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-installation-of-the-2024-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/49g5pwwengvw77hfgm1cohrmbp5n" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>The 74-feet-tall, 43-foot-in-diameter, 11-ton Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree from West Stockbridge, MA. [&hellip;] Installation Of NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2024 ✨ New York City Christmas 2024 🌲 Filmed November 9, 2024. </p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-installation-of-the-2024-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree/">[VIDEO] Installation of the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:85edfcf9-a04b-4303-a8bb-112e315a3120 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T19:17:22-04:00

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is arguably the most famous Christmas Tree and lighting ceremony in the world. Now a major media production and concert with superstars, the ceremony…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/this-vintage-photograph-shows-a-modest-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-in-1947/"> <img width="640" alt="Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, 1947" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/mzzv2r6o6cycuq9vpj1u3kgv8p74" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>The <a href="https://www.rockefellercenter.com/holidays/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/">Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree</a> is arguably the most famous Christmas Tree and lighting ceremony in the world. Now a major media production and concert with superstars, the ceremony had humble beginnings. In this vintage photograph from 1947, see the modestly decorated, albeit tall, Christmas tree from 70 years ago.</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/this-vintage-photograph-shows-a-modest-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-in-1947/">This Vintage Photograph Shows a Modest Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in 1947</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:00c56a74-254a-4861-a473-9bc4f96fa95e 2023-12-10T12:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T19:17:48-04:00

Local YouTuber The NYC Walking Show recently filmed a walk through several blocks of Dyker Lights, a section of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn that is known for having the best Christmas Lights…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-dyker-heights-christmas-lights-2023-in-brooklyn-new-york-city/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/9qbkiwtyflotn7coxmjb5qlfd67a" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Local YouTuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheNYCWalkingShow">The NYC Walking Show</a> recently filmed a walk through several blocks of Dyker Lights, a section of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn that is known for having the best Christmas Lights Displays in New York City. Check it out!</p> <blockquote> <p>Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2023 in Brooklyn New York City ✨ NYC Christmas Decoration 2023 ✨ (December 2, 2023)</p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-dyker-heights-christmas-lights-2023-in-brooklyn-new-york-city/">[WATCH] Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2023 in Brooklyn New York City</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:eaafd84e-ae64-40b4-9273-f8e59bafc861 2022-12-01T12:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T19:29:44-04:00

Cold weather was the only issue crowds had to contend with at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting Wednesday night. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting-kicks-off-holiday-season/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/khtw42kusw2mcfviow9imv00at6b" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <blockquote> <p>Cold weather was the only issue crowds had to contend with at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting Wednesday night. CBS2&#39;s Ali Bauman reports.</p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting-kicks-off-holiday-season/">[WATCH] Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:4a42e790-95c1-4b96-b58f-3bfd5b647073 2021-12-25T18:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T20:06:28-04:00

Good evening! Wishing you a happy Saturday, December 25th, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/saturday-december-25th-2021-good-evening/"> <img width="640" alt="Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Midtown, Manhattan" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/4svfsm6xzfyn284b16ce2whwpu2o" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Good evening! Wishing you a happy <strong>Saturday, December 25th, 2021</strong> from all of us at Viewing NYC!</p> <p>Here&#39;s what the weather looks like in the City right now.</p> </section> <section class='iframe'> <iframe src='https://forecast.io/embed/#lat=40.7483651&amp;lon=-73.9856121&amp;name=New%20York%20City&amp;color=%23f7b731&amp;font=Arial' width=640 height='360' scrolling='no' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/saturday-december-25th-2021-good-evening/">Saturday, December 25th, 2021, Good Evening!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:d16ba8ac-28e0-4f60-8fa2-54f3892a9638 2021-12-22T16:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T20:06:53-04:00

Some people like to go ALL OUT when it comes to Christmas. For example, this man on Staten Island spent over 45 hours piecing together an elaborate Christmas Village display, with hundreds…

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-this-staten-island-man-spends-45-hours-each-year-building-extravagant-christmas-village/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/kxd4q4ent6dx8hpte8err22fhfb1" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Some people like to go ALL OUT when it comes to Christmas. For example, this man on Staten Island spent over 45 hours piecing together an elaborate Christmas Village display, with hundreds of moving pieces and sets contained within. Check it all out in this video from producer <a href="https://twitter.com/asteenphoto">Amanda Steen</a> for the Staten Island Advance.</p> <blockquote> <p>Robert Bengtson builds a 120-piece Christmas Village in his Staten Island home every year. </p> </blockquote> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-this-staten-island-man-spends-45-hours-each-year-building-extravagant-christmas-village/">[WATCH] This Staten Island Man Spends 45 Hours Each Year Building Extravagant Christmas Village</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:8a2ed13b-4897-4fd4-8aae-811837f52ef1 2021-12-21T18:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T20:07:11-04:00

Good evening! Wishing you a happy Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/tuesday-december-21st-2021-good-evening/"> <img width="640" alt="Radio City Music Hall, 6th Avenue, Midtown, Manhattan" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/ku7hpqsy1okukkm5m35h3is7pnt6" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Good evening! Wishing you a happy <strong>Tuesday, December 21st, 2021</strong> from all of us at Viewing NYC!</p> <p>Here&#39;s what the weather looks like in the City right now.</p> </section> <section class='iframe'> <iframe src='https://forecast.io/embed/#lat=40.7483651&amp;lon=-73.9856121&amp;name=New%20York%20City&amp;color=%23f7b731&amp;font=Arial' width=640 height='360' scrolling='no' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/tuesday-december-21st-2021-good-evening/">Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, Good Evening!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:156a4ff4-d37b-4218-ad04-403207a5ecfa 2021-12-21T12:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T20:07:06-04:00

In case you missed it, here is the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in just 12 seconds.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='videos'> <div class='video'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-2021-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/"> <img width="640" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/zxnuju3p0s0e75qyzmsume0ek4lh" /> </a> </div> </section> <section class='content'> <p>In case you missed it, here is the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in just 12 seconds.</p> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-2021-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/">[WATCH] 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article> urn:uuid:4d4ee4ee-563f-4e29-a113-385624e1e8dd 2021-12-18T10:00:00-05:00 2026-03-29T20:07:20-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Saturday, December 18th, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Matt Coneybeare https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/ <article class='post'> <div class='entry-content'> <section class='photos'> <figure class='photo'> <a href="https://viewing.nyc/saturday-december-18th-2021-good-morning/"> <img width="640" alt="Louis Vuitton, 5th Avenue, Midtown, Manhattan" src="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/egd6kjdi2xbnnjabt4g1jyxzdfc4" /> </a> </figure> </section> <section class='content'> <p>Good morning! Wishing you a happy <strong>Saturday, December 18th, 2021</strong> from all of us at Viewing NYC!</p> <p>Here&#39;s what the weather looks like in the City right now.</p> </section> <section class='iframe'> <iframe src='https://forecast.io/embed/#lat=40.7483651&amp;lon=-73.9856121&amp;name=New%20York%20City&amp;color=%23f7b731&amp;font=Arial' width=640 height='360' scrolling='no' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> </section> <section> <p> <small><em>The post <a href="https://viewing.nyc/saturday-december-18th-2021-good-morning/">Saturday, December 18th, 2021, Good Morning!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://viewing.nyc/">Viewing NYC</a></em></small> </p> </section> </div> </article>