25 Reasons why New York is the absolute best for Christmas Celebrations

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It's holiday season and everyone simply loves Christmas. This is a festival that is celebrated with variations all over the world. The baked turkey or those sauteed beans, real Christmas trees or artificial ones, going out to party or chilling at home with family, everyone has their own Christmas traditions and customs. Because Christmas is not just a festival, Christmas is memories and nostalgia, love and care!
BY NANKIE BAWA | 6 Mins Read
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But, the essence of homeliness, warmth and comfort remains constant everywhere.
All said and done, no one celebrates Christmas like New York does.
Let's find out why New York is the absolute best when it comes to celebrations!

1. The City's free attractions
New York City has numerous attractive sites that can be visited absolutely free of cost. The Times Square, Staten Island Ferry, New York Public Library are just a few to name. The city can be explored easily without losing a lot of money. With everything easily accessible either on foot or through public transport, the beauty of the city can be easily devoured.

2. Flight Costs
The transportation costs are the maximum for a trip to the States. However, these can be managed with the right resources! Luckily, NYC is internationally a major flight hub, with sale fares from around the world appearing all the time. Use sites like Airfarewatchdog to track the sale fares going in and out of NYC, or use Skyscanner to search for flights from your own city. In this way, the major chunk of the expenses can be managed.

3. Accommodation
As far as accommodation in the Big Apple are concerned, AirBnB has got you covered if you're looking for a chill homely stay. In case you want to have the lavish experience of New York hotels in a low budget arrangement, sites like Hotwire can help you with that as well.

4. Shows at a cheap price
To see shows on and off Broadway, one can simply opt to be flexible and get tickets at as much as 50% discounts. This makes it easier to enjoy the plays and shows.

5. Galleries and Museums
Most of the Galleries and Museums have free entries on either certain days of the week, or at certain timings during the day. Therefore, visiting the renowned museums of New York without spending a penny is not that difficult.

6. Food
New York city offers a plethora of food options not just for survival but also to satiate the foodie inside. Numerous discounts and coupons are easily available to dine in at fancy restaurants. The real deal which is the street food is available at cheap prices all over the city. You won't be disappointed in New York when it comes to food.

7. The metro Pass
When traveling in and around the city, the metro Pass really comes in handy and is a must have for everyone visiting. Also, even if you're not in a budget constraint, the subway experience is one you must not miss.

8. City Pass
This is a one time pass that gives you access to all major attractions in the city, including the Empire State Building, the 9/11 memorial and other must visit places of the city.

9. Drinks
Drinks in New York can be pretty expensive, so to enjoy them without burning a hole in your pocket, visit during happy hours.

10. Art
The city is extremely rich in Art, and there is a huge list of places where one can explore art without any problem in terms or reach or budget.

11. Skyscrapers
New York city and skyscrapers are a love story better than any other. It is essential for anyone visiting, to check out the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for a beautiful of the Manhattan Skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.

12. Shows during Christmas
Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Celebration is a New York City institution dating back to 1932. If you are going to catch a show during the holidays in New York, this is the one to see.

13. Markets
New York City has markets all over town from uptown to downtown. During Christmas, these markets are magical and absolutely amazing.

14. Skating
Bring your hockey or figure skates along and you can go ice skating at Bryant Park for free. If you don't have your own skates, rentals are $20. The arena is surrounded by Christmas stalls selling ornaments, arts and crafts, and of course, apple cider to keep you warm.

15. The Decoration
The entire city reminds you of a painting of a Christmas setting. New York city is breathtaking during Christmas with decorations and trees all over. The Rockefeller Christmas tree is also a must see at the centre.

16. Window Displays
The best way to check out the New York Christmas window displays is to walk along Fifth Avenue from Central Park. All the storefronts are decorated to the nines.

17. Central Park
There is nothing more romantic than strolling through Central Park during the holidays, especially at the time of Christmas when everything is just more beautiful and magical.

18. Carriage Rides
These are the perfect fairy tale transportation straight out of your favorite childhood movies and it's amazing to see and ride these beautiful carriages during Christmas.

19. Tavern on the Green
This is a romantic destination and the setting is beautiful. Christmas in New York wouldn't be complete without a visit here.

20. The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is open 365 days a year including Christmas Day! Be prepared for very long lines though. During the holiday season, the Empire State Building lights up in a festive red and green glow.

21. Special train show
Located in the Bronx, The New York Botanical Gardens is worth a visit to see the Holiday Train Show. 150 miniature New York City Landmarks span a half a mile track that are meticulously lit with bright lights as model trains move through the miniature city.

22. Christmas Lights
Visit Dyker Heights to see the Christmas lights display. The homes in this New York neighborhood get into the Festive spirit by having Christmas professionals design their lights starting the day after Thanksgiving.

23. The Bars
The Bars in New York city have special holiday cocktails during Christmas for the customers. These drinks are available only during this season.

24. Holiday Lights Tour
Free Tours by Foot offer the popular Holiday Lights tour during this part of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to see all of the holiday decorations and legendary window displays all at once!

25. Everything
Everything at New York city is magical during Christmas. No one celebrates the festival of Christmas like this city does. With the absolute best of everything, and in all terms, if there is a right way to celebrate Christmas, this is it!