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    <published>2025-11-27T12:00:00-05:00</published>
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    <title>[VIDEO] The History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City</title>
    <summary type="html">Now in its 99th year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of New York City's largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50…</summary>
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      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
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    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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  &lt;p&gt;Now in its 99th year, the &lt;a href="https://www.macys.com/social/parade/"&gt;Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade&lt;/a&gt; is one of New York City&amp;#39;s largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50 million watch from home around the world. In this video from the &lt;a href="http://www.history.com/"&gt;History Channel&lt;/a&gt;, learn all about the 99-year history of the Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade.&lt;/p&gt;

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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/video-the-history-of-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-in-new-york-city/"&gt;[VIDEO] The History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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    <published>2024-12-22T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:05:42-04:00</updated>
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    <title>[REPOST] Discover New York City's Historic Role in Founding Earth Day</title>
    <summary type="html">In 1970, the Earth Day movement found its voice in New York City when Columbia University students organized and volunteered, responding to the environmental awareness of their day.</summary>
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      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
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    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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&lt;p&gt;In 1970, the Earth Day movement found its voice in New York City when Columbia University students organized and volunteered, responding to the environmental awareness of their day.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <published>2024-11-26T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:06:39-04:00</updated>
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    <title>[WATCH] The 98-Year History Behind Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade</title>
    <summary type="html">Now in its 98th year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the City's largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50…</summary>
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      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
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    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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  &lt;p&gt;Now in its 98th year, the &lt;a href="http://social.macys.com/parade/"&gt;Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade&lt;/a&gt; is one of the City&amp;#39;s largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50 million watch from home around the World. In this video from our friends at &lt;a href="http://curbed.com"&gt;Curbed&lt;/a&gt;, learn all about the 90-year history of the Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;We got a behind the scenes look at the Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving parade. What&amp;#39;s your favorite balloon?&lt;/p&gt;
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    <published>2024-11-24T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:06:40-04:00</updated>
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    <title>[WATCH] NYC's Must Try Holiday Market Street Food!</title>
    <summary type="html">We're going on a Holiday NYC Street Food Crawl at the Bryant Park Winter Village! We'll show you the 6 Best Spots to Feast At! NYC Holiday Market Street Food Crawl Chapter List: 00:00- Intro…</summary>
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      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
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    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#39;re going on a Holiday NYC Street Food Crawl at the Bryant Park Winter Village! We&amp;#39;ll show you the 6 Best Spots to Feast At!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NYC Holiday Market Street Food Crawl Chapter List:&lt;br&gt;
00:00- Intro&lt;br&gt;
00:16- 1) Baked Cheese Haus&lt;br&gt;
02:38- 2) Cheesesteak sBy the Truffleist&lt;br&gt;
05:52- 3) Laksa Shop&lt;br&gt;
10:28- 4) Hell&amp;#39;s Kitchen Paella Heaven&lt;br&gt;
12:05- 5) Joey Bats Cafe&lt;br&gt;
14:41- 6) Casa Toscana&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-nycs-must-try-holiday-market-street-food/"&gt;[WATCH] NYC's Must Try Holiday Market Street Food!&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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    <published>2024-07-04T12:00:00-04:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:11:30-04:00</updated>
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    <title>[SEE IT] Where to Watch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks</title>
    <summary type="html">Don’t miss the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® show. Think unforgettable stars, larger-than-life pyrotechnics, and a salute to the American spirit that’s one of Summer’s Greatest…</summary>
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    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® show. Think unforgettable stars, larger-than-life pyrotechnics, and a salute to the American spirit that’s one of Summer’s Greatest Hits.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/see-it-where-to-watch-the-macys-4th-of-july-fireworks/"&gt;[SEE IT] Where to Watch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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    <published>2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:17:22-04:00</updated>
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    <title>This Vintage Photograph Shows a Modest Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in 1947</title>
    <summary type="html">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…</summary>
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  &lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.rockefellercenter.com/holidays/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/"&gt;Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree&lt;/a&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

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    <id>tag:viewing.nyc,2005:/categories/holidays/feed/00c56a74-254a-4861-a473-9bc4f96fa95e</id>
    <published>2023-12-10T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:17:48-04:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-dyker-heights-christmas-lights-2023-in-brooklyn-new-york-city/"/>
    <title>[WATCH] Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2023 in Brooklyn New York City</title>
    <summary type="html">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…</summary>
    <author>
      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
      <uri>https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/</uri>
    </author>
    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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    <media:description type="plain">Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2023 in Brooklyn New York City ✨ NYC Christmas 2023 ✨</media:description>
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  &lt;p&gt;Local YouTuber &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheNYCWalkingShow"&gt;The NYC Walking Show&lt;/a&gt; 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!&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2023 in Brooklyn New York City ✨ NYC Christmas Decoration 2023 ✨ (December 2, 2023)&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-dyker-heights-christmas-lights-2023-in-brooklyn-new-york-city/"&gt;[WATCH] Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2023 in Brooklyn New York City&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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  <entry>
    <id>tag:viewing.nyc,2005:/categories/holidays/feed/187af804-52d8-42c6-8344-6f9209b38d0d</id>
    <published>2023-11-23T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:18:15-04:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-the-history-of-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-in-new-york-city/"/>
    <title>[WATCH] The History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City</title>
    <summary type="html">Now in its 97th year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of New York City's largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50…</summary>
    <author>
      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
      <uri>https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/</uri>
    </author>
    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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    <media:description type="plain">History of the Thanksgiving Day Parade | History</media:description>
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  &lt;p&gt;Now in its 97th year, the &lt;a href="https://www.macys.com/social/parade/"&gt;Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade&lt;/a&gt; is one of New York City&amp;#39;s largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50 million watch from home around the world. In this video from the &lt;a href="http://www.history.com/"&gt;History Channel&lt;/a&gt;, learn all about the 97-year history of the Macy&amp;#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade.&lt;/p&gt;

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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-the-history-of-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-in-new-york-city/"&gt;[WATCH] The History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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    <id>tag:viewing.nyc,2005:/categories/holidays/feed/c90e35a5-c26c-4e5d-bf95-941a0ab58934</id>
    <published>2022-12-19T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:29:14-04:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-new-yorkers-light-worlds-biggest-menorah-on-first-night-of-hanukkah/"/>
    <title>[WATCH] New Yorkers Light World’s Biggest Menorah on First Night of Hanukkah</title>
    <summary type="html">On the first night of Hanukkah, menorahs both large and small were lit across New York City and across the country country to celebrate the start of the eight day festival of lights.</summary>
    <author>
      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
      <uri>https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/</uri>
    </author>
    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
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    <media:description type="plain">New Yorkers light world’s biggest menorah on first night of Hanukkah</media:description>
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&lt;p&gt;On the first night of Hanukkah, menorahs both large and small were lit across New York City and across the country country to celebrate the start of the eight day festival of lights.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-new-yorkers-light-worlds-biggest-menorah-on-first-night-of-hanukkah/"&gt;[WATCH] New Yorkers Light World’s Biggest Menorah on First Night of Hanukkah&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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    <id>tag:viewing.nyc,2005:/categories/holidays/feed/81f063c4-0237-4402-87bb-ac70ac9c6f6b</id>
    <published>2022-12-09T12:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-29T19:29:30-04:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-walking-through-brooklyns-dyker-heights-christmas-2022/"/>
    <title>[WATCH] Walking Through Brooklyn's Dyker Heights, Christmas 2022</title>
    <summary type="html">⁴ᴷ New York City Christmas Walk ✨Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2021 🎄🎅 (December 1, 2022)</summary>
    <author>
      <name>Matt Coneybeare</name>
      <uri>https://viewing.nyc/authors/coneybeare/</uri>
    </author>
    <dc:creator>Matt Coneybeare</dc:creator>
    <media:content url="https://cdn.viewing.nyc/assets/media/5161ac3df7d8d14a32d5822c652ed92b/elements/4a0f52336c7332cee85baf9f34bfc168/c9d2f2b2-5f41-4d1e-b1d7-0aca33b69634.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="1280" height="720"/>
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    <media:description type="plain">⁴ᴷ Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2022 in Brooklyn New York City ✨NYC Christmas ✨</media:description>
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&lt;p&gt;⁴ᴷ New York City Christmas Walk ✨Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2021 🎄🎅 (December 1, 2022)&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;small&gt;&lt;em&gt;The post &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/watch-walking-through-brooklyns-dyker-heights-christmas-2022/"&gt;[WATCH] Walking Through Brooklyn's Dyker Heights, Christmas 2022&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="https://viewing.nyc/"&gt;Viewing NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/small&gt;
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