"Four Christmas", "Sleepless in Seattle", "Bad Santa", "Grinch and the Thief of Christmas" - these and other favorite American comedies we look from year to year all December and half of January, because in the New Year's holidays you want even movies were atmospheric . Today, despite the difference in culture and traditions, American Christmas and our New Year are almost identical in the Russian mind, so Santa and Mrs. Klaus are almost as sweet to heart as Santa Claus and Snegurochka . For this reason, very many our compatriots zzyat on all holidays in New York, which is famous for its enchanting New Year's shows and incredible beauty of the Christmas tree in the Place Louvre, because who does not want to feel like a hero of those Christmas films?
When New Year's Eve is celebrated in New York
Despite the fact that Americans celebrate the main winter holiday on the night of 24 to 25 December, from 31 to 1 they walk even more than before, because Christmas is a religious holiday, in New York is sure to be celebrated at home, with the family, and the New Year is always celebrated with friends in Manhattan, in restaurants or at noisy parties. Therefore, tourists should definitely "grab" both dates in their New Year's round, because enchanting festivities last a whole week.
Preparing New Yorkers for the holidays
The Americans are preparing for the winter festivities as much as a month and a half . And not surprisingly, after all so much everything needs to be done . If you've been to New York before in the period from February to November, then in December you probably will not recognize this city: for a whole month, New York turns into the fabulous Santa Claus Village . Music, skyscrapers and the main buildings of Manhe play everywhere awnings are illuminated with stunning illuminations, each shop window, each store sparkles with tinsel and lights, in any institution you can see decorated Christmas trees or pine branches, and images of Santa and his deer flicker practically at every step . New York these days just shine: not only elegant fur-trees decorate the city - the rest of the trees and bushes are decorated with colorful lights and whole garlands .
Walking through the festive New York City
Walking through the streets of New York on the eve of Christmas and New Year's is a great way to immerse yourself in the fabulous atmosphere of these holidays . It's especially great to wander on the elegant streets in the evening - after all, when the twilight envelops the city, it is as if, at the behest of Santa Claus and his retinue of elves, they are lit by magic light . Every street, every building, every tree - everything glitters, sparkles and shimmers, and the famous Broadway is illuminated so brightly , what Americans called his "Great White Road" . Immortalized in many films Empire State Building on New Year's holidays is highlighted by red-green neon lights .
On the streets you can meet Santa Claus, elves and New Year reindeer, with which one must necessarily be photographed for memory. The American Grandfather Frost can even whisper in your ear what you would like to wish yourself and your family in the New Year. And all this will certainly come true.
Near the Center of Christmas and New Year's events (near the center of Rockefeller) is the most famous skating rink in the city, which for almost 80 years has pleased locals and tourists . Imagine a picture: large flakes are pouring from the sky snow, sparkling in the light of lanterns, music plays, known and not so, and you, like in the most beautiful movie, skate on an illuminated skating rink in the heart of New York . There are other places for skating in this big city, where there are fewer people, music does not strain the ears and there is a more romantic atmosphere . So the lovers and those who want to relax from noisy and crowded places, it is better to go to the rink in Central or Bryant parks .
Next to the Rockefeller Center, one of the most famous skyscrapers of the city, on The Lower squares establish the most important Christmas tree in the country, it is the largest in New York. Every year in the beginning of December, a breathtaking event takes place - the solemn ignition of festive garlands enveloping this famous spruce, the number of bulbs at which exceeds 28 thousand.
New Year's shopping in New York
Walks in the shops of New York are an integral part of the pre-New Year fuss. However, tourists should go here not only for shopping, because in major shopping centers of the city are arranged small themed shows, and in the famous Macy's you can personally communicate with this Santa Claus. You can even imperceptibly pull his beard to make sure of its naturalness. Do not doubt, she is real.
"Saks on 5 Avenue", "Tiffanys", "Bergdorf", "Barnis", "Bloomingdales" ... All these stores were designed by the best designers of the year, competing with each other . It's hard to say who made better - each showcase is unique in its own way, each of them captures the eye and bewitches with its unique composition . In addition, on the eve of the holidays on the streets of New York, small Christmas markets are opened, on which you can buy pleasant trifles: knitted scarves and Beanie with deer, roasted almonds and souvenirs with New Year's Eve symbolism . One such fair is located in the building of the Grand Central Terminal where you can watch a laser show in Vanderbilt Hall .
New Year's Eve New York
If you, like the Americans, have decided to celebrate Christmas restaurant in the family circle, then New Year's Eve should be loud, fun and memorable. New York offers a lot of places where you can celebrate the most magical holiday in the year.
Most often tourists go to drink champagne in Times Square, where the celebration of the New Year turns into a real sacrament . What is only an improvised snowfall from colorful confetti . And if you come to the square before 6 pm, then you will have a chance to see how the illuminated crystal ball falls from one high-rise building, which symbolizes the beginning of the New Year in America . It touches the ground exactly at midnight, and exactly 2 hours before that, in 1 0:00 pm, for you an incredible laser show is arranged . In addition to this enchanting spectacle you are waited with salutes, fireworks, performances of stars of show business and other interesting events .
If you want to feel like a hero of Disney cartoons, then you will get a gorgeous Gotham Hall, which receives guests from 8 pm to 3 am from the 31st of December to the 1st of January. You will immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the holiday "at the royal court", all women will be in luxurious ball dresses, and men - in smart dress coats. You will be danced in a dance through the huge hall of Gotham Hall, made in the style of the Victorian era, and make you feel like a real princess or a prince. For such a passage you will pay only $ 215.
Fans of club life also have a choice - the 5 best clubs in New York will open doors for you on New Year's Eve. The famous "Webster Hall", the original "Ciello", the extravagant Element, the beloved Pacha, the legendary Copacabana - they are all ready to offer you themed shows, decorated dance floors and an extensive New Year's menu with special offers for a free-bar or discounts for alcohol products. The most interesting thing is that the entrance to a merry New Year's party will cost you only 100-150 dollars.
If you still prefer to quietly peacefully sip champagne in a cozy restaurant, then safely reserve a table in Bouley, whose interior resembles a French cathedral or Tavern on the Green, which offers a stunning view of the central park. Usually these and other institutions also offer an excellent entertainment program on New Year's Eve.
Happy New Year, New York
New York is a city that never sleeps. The streets of the "Big Apple" are always teeming with restless locals and enthusiastic tourists. On pre-holiday days the city takes on a completely different shape - instead of the noisy, living in the frenzied rhythm of the metropolis, a beautiful fairy-tale country appears before us, where there is only a gift, a good mood and the splendor of festive lights.
New Year in New York will be remembered for a long time, and maybe even for a lifetime. Children will believe even more in Santa Claus, because they will see him in the center of New York and even sit in his arms. Well, adults with children's delight will look at the magic miracle that gives Manhattan to all those who were in the middle of the events in Times Square or just stayed at the hearth.
Much is valuable in this world, but the moments that make us believe in miracles, do not buy for money. Thanks Santa.