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The Holidays in New York City
From the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to holiday markets, NYC is the place to be for the holidays. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino, Kay Angrum, Ashley Chaparro and Jennifer Vazquez take you around the boroughs to discover the wonders around the city to check out this season.
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Iconic 5th Avenue is car-free once again Sunday for holiday shopping
New York City is bringing back its popular Open Streets program this holiday season — and it is expanding even more.
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NYC tourism tips: Here's the experts' guide this holiday season
New York City is welcoming domestic and international tourists this holiday season. Here are some tips and tricks from a tourism expert on how you can take advantage of all the festivities.
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NYC tourism tips: Here's the experts' guide to this holiday season
Domestic and international tourists are heading to New York City to enjoy the sights and sounds during the holiday season. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chatted with tourism experts on tips and tricks for navigating the hustle and bustle.
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Origami Holiday Tree opens at the American Museum of Natural History — a first look
The American Museum of Natural History kicks off Thanksgiving week with the seasonal tradition unveiling the Origami Holiday Tree, celebrating its 52nd year with the theme Proboscideans on Parade. The established practice began in 1971 after the American entomologist and origamist, Alice Gray, built a three-foot tree decorated with hand-folded paper insects. She showed off her craft to a volunteer,…
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Behind the Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History reveals the winter tradition of the Origami Holiday Tree, with 2,000 hand-folded paper animal creations. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino takes you behind the scenes of the over 50-year tradition with the installation’s co-designers.
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New York City bringing back Holiday Open Streets program
The city is bringing back its Open Streets program for the holidays for three Sundays in December on 5th Avenue and around Rockefeller Center.
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NYC expands car-free Open Streets plan for midtown during holiday season
New York City is bringing back its popular Open Streets program this holiday season — and it is expanding even more.
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Here's Why Jenna Bush Hager Doesn't Want Her Kids Writing Lists to Santa
While chatting with Hoda Kotb on Today, Jenna Bush Hager shared some of her family traditions while visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Army Father Comes Home for Christmas, Surprises Son
Christmas came a little early this year for a Connecticut grade schooler when his military father paid him a surprise visit.
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Santa Claus Arrives in Japan
A “Certified Santa Claus” from Finland’s Santa Claus Foundation arrived early in Japan to bring the spirit of Christmas.
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Everything to Know About Advent Calendars
Advent is all about the lead-up to Christmas.
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Illuminate Decked-Out Homes
From the dazzling Fifth Avenue displays to the 30 Rockefeller Center tree, New York City is full of holiday sights and sounds, but the one neighborhood truly taking Christmas cheer above and beyond is Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. This enclave in Kings County goes to the extreme when showcasing outdoor home decorations, such as true-to-size reindeer, Santas, nutcrackers, and nativity scenes….
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‘Rockefeller Center? Fuhgettaboudit': Welcome to Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Thousands of visitors from around the world travel to see the annual, over-the-top Christmas decor that lights up the Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino takes you through the dazzling decorations with Tony Muia of A Slice of Brooklyn Tours.
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Biden and First Lady Light the National Christmas Tree To Mark Holiday Season
The National Christmas Tree is now blazing with bright color. President Joe Biden led a crowd on the Ellipse near the White House in lighting the tree Wednesday evening in a tradition that dates back a century.
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A Look Inside the Holiday Multiverse — See ARTECHOUSE's Latest Installation
Spectacular Holiday Multiverse is ARTECHOUSE’s newest installation. The experience combines technology and art to create a holiday multiverse of giant nutcrackers, swinging jingle bells, and much more. Guests can visit this holiday installation until Jan. 8, 2023. (Video produced by Mariam Oke)
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Small Businesses, and Shoppers, Return to NYC Holiday Markets
On a recent evening in early November, shoppers at the Bryant Park holiday market in New York City were in the holiday spirit well before Black Friday. The scent of pine wafted from candle sellers’ booths, people snapped up gingerbread cookies and hot apple cider and ice skaters swirled figure eights around the rink in the center of the market….
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NYC Unveils Sweeping Plan for Car-Free Open Streets In Midtown During Holiday Season
In anticipation of the holiday season, New York City announced it will open 11 city blocks to pedestrians, which will make it the largest-ever holiday season-specific Open Street, all in an effort to attract visitors to shop at local small businesses. Through a partnership between the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), NYPD, and the Fifth Avenue Association, the…
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Christmas Tree Arrives at Rockefeller Center
The 82-foot tall Norway Spruce arrived from Queensbury, New York. News 4’s Myles Miller reports.