It's Christmastime in THE CITY

Before viewing, open this link and use as a soundtrack: SILVER BELLS.

SPOTTED:  CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY.

Enjoy.
-Lida

An ice sculptor carving a Nutcracker.  Columbus Circle.

A Santa hat-clad mariachi band (not singing Christmas carols, however).  Columbus Circle.

 Tree lights.  Columbus Circle.

Salvation Army person.  Extra points because she was caught mid-dance.  Probably to this song.  5th Ave.

BIG ASS Christmas tree.  Rockefeller Center.

Nicki Minaj was apparently the inspiration for this window display.  5th Ave.

 Christmas, Armani style.  Saks.

Ornaments.  Saks Christmas section.

Saks' own personal Santa.  (Fun fact: I was next in line to sit with him when this group of children cut me.  I was upset.)

Look!  Charity!  Salvation Army.  Macy's.

Christmas Smurfs.  Macy's.

Gingerbread Man.  Outside Lincoln Center.  (Was much less creepy in person.)

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**UPDATE:  THE.  SNOW.  IS.  STICKING.  ON.  THE.  GROUND.  HALLELUJAH.