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1. Holiday Train Show at the NYBG
Heather Cross
The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden is an annual holiday tradition. Featuring model trains and over 140 replicas of New York City landmarks, the Holiday Train Show is a wonderful experience for children and adults. The Holiday Train Show is held indoors, making it a wonderful experience no matte what the weather is like outside.
2. Radio City Christmas Spectacular
MSG Entertainment
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular features the Rockettes and is sure to amaze and entertain the whole family. Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets are $39 - $299 each, though discounts are available around the web. Performances through December 30, 2012.
Tickets: Buy Your Radio City Spectacular Tickets through Ticketmaster
3. The Nutcracker: New York City Ballet
Paul Kolnik
The New York City Ballet continues its annual tradition of performing George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" at Lincoln Center. Matinees are extremely popular and tickets go quickly. Tickets are $29-220, depending on performance and seats. Performances November 23 - December 30, 2012.
4. The New York Pops: Pink Martini "Joy To The World"
Enjoy the New York Pops annual holiday celebration at Carnegie Hall with this multi-denominational holiday concert featuring songs from Pink Martini's best-selling album, Joy to the World.
5. Oratorio Society of New York's Messiah Sing
An annual tradition since 1874, the Oratorio Society's Messiah Sing at Carnegie Hall will take place on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 8 p.m.6. Elf: The Musical
From November 9, 2012 - January 6, 2013 you can celebrate the holiday season at a performance of Elf on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Tickets are $49-160, depending on seat choice and performance dates.7. A Christmas Story: The Musical
This new Broadway musical, based on the classic 1983 movie, has been getting great reviews. Limited engagement run through December 30, 2012. Tickets are $49-159 depending on the seats and dates of performance.Tickets: Buy A Christmas Story: The Musical Tickets
8. A Christmas Carol
Enjoy a musical adaptations of this Dickens classic at The Players Village theater in the West Village from November 25, 2012 - December 30, 2012. Tickets are $25-45, and there is an arts workshop prior to select performances.9. Holiday Events at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine hosts a variety of musical and religious events throughout the month, including Advent services, children's workshops and their Peace Tree.
10. Christmas Events at the Riverside Church in the City of New York
Christmas carols and a Children's Christmas Pageant are among performances scheduled for December at the Riverside Church in the City of New York.
11. West Village Chorale: Messiah Sing and Caroling Walk
The West Village Chorale hosts its annual Handel's Messiah Sing, Village Noel and Caroling Walk in mid-December.
