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New York City Christmas Shows and Events

New York City hosts many different Christmas shows and events throughout the Christmas season. From the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to Messiah sings at New York City Churches, these Christmas shows and events are sure to entertain you and fill you with holiday spirit.
Holiday Train Show at the NYBG: November 23, 2008 - January 11, 2009
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.
West Village Chorale: Messiah Sing and Caroling Walk
The West Village Chorale hosts it's annual Messiah Sing on December 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Church in the Fields. Tickets are $10 at the door ($8 seniors and students). They also host a Caroling Walk on December 17, 2004 at 7 p.m.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular features the Rockettes and is sure to amaze and entertain the whole family. Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets are $42 - $250 each, though discounts are available around the web. Performances through December 30, 2009.
The Nutcracker: New York City Ballet
The New York City Ballet continues its annual tradition with George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." Tickets are $20 - $96, depending on performance and seats. Performances through January 2, 2005.
The New York Pops: A Holiday Celebration
Want to include Carnegie Hall in your holiday plans? Check out the New York Pops with Skitch Henderson in a tribute to Robert Shaw at Carnegie Hall in performances December 17 & 18, 2004. Tickets are $24 - $95.
Lincoln Center Holiday Events
Lincoln Center is host to a variety of holiday events, ranging from a Messiah Sing In to storytellers sharing Christmas & Chanukah stories. Ticket prices vary. They also have an impressive Christmas tree at the Josie Robertson Plaza at Broadway and 63rd.
St. John the Divine Christmas Events
From a tree covered with 1,000 paper cranes to Handel's Messiah, there are a number of festive Christmas events throughout the month of December at St. John the Divine.
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.
New York Revels - Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with music, dance, poetry and stories from the Scottish Highlands.
Santa Meets the Ice Dragon
Through December 28, the Beacon Theater will be hosting this family friendly production, starring Bob NcGrath from Sesame Street, dancers and the American Symphony Orchestra.
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