ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY FUN FOOD FINDS HOLIDAY FUN SPECTATOR SPORTS THINGS TO DO TRANSPORTATION SLEEP TOP TIPS SITEMAP KEEP IN TOUCH
Christmas Window Displays: Your Insiders Guide
Manhattan’s famous department stores feature Christmas window displays fit for a king. Christmas in New York City wouldn't be complete without a stroll past the infamous holiday windows! From depictions of famous Christmas movies to animated characters and scenes, these windows are sure to please all members of your family, young and old. These displays are awe-inspiring creative productions, created by set designers, composers, clothing designers, artists, and engineers.
Remember, your children’s family holiday memories won’t be about the gifts that they unwrap, they will be about the great holidaytraditions that your family creates and shares. So, make one of your traditions a stroll past the department store Christmas windows. And, unlike other holiday gifts, this outing is completely FREE!
Most holiday windows are typically unveiled in late November and remain operational through the New Year.
Here are the ones worth seeking out:
Barneys New York 660 Madison Avenue at 61st Street 212-826-8900 Barney’s features a new theme each year for their window displays. This year is inspired by Lady Gaga's haute fashion sense. These windows reflect her "Workshop," a themed boutique found on the store's fifth floor. Past themes included “35 Years of Saturday Night Live,” “Peace and Love,” based on the 1960s, and last year’s was entitled “Have a Foodie holiday,” a gorgeous dinner display with famous chefs Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Jean-George Vongerichten, and Mark Strausman embroiled in a Christmas diner food fight!
Bergdorf Goodman 754 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street 1-800-558-1855
Bloomingdales 1000 Third Avenue at 59th Street 212-705-2000
Lord & Taylor 39th Street at 5th Avenue 212-391-3344 Windows are unveiled on Monday, November 15, 2011 with special guest Kathie Lee Gifford. This year's windows were inspired by children from New York City schools and Women in Need shelters who created drawings based on the question What is Christmas Made of?
Macy's Herald Square, Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets 212-695-4400 Macy's Christmas window displays depict scenes from the classic Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street and a new set each year. This year's window curtains will be raised on Thursday, November 17 at 5 pm and feature celebrations with Whoopi Goldberg and cast members of the Broadway musical Sister Act, including Tony Award nominee Patina Miller.
Saks Fifth Avenue 611 Fifth Avenue (at 49th Street) 212-753-4000 Enjoy this year's Snowflake & Bubble Spectacular, a two-minute light show shown on the building's facade every 15 minutes. You'll see cool props in the 12 windows including a Fiat and dresses from designers such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQeen.
