It’s inevitable, brighter lights are already extending seasons greetings to all.
Annually intended to usher in the advent of the Christian holiday known as Christmas, tree lightings signal a frantic flurry of ceremonies throughout the boroughs each December.
Annually intended to usher in the advent of the Christian holiday known as Christmas, tree lightings signal a frantic flurry of ceremonies throughout the boroughs each December.
This rush to brighten otherwise dull surroundings extends nationwide, as multiple tree trimmings occur at the White House in December.
Earlier in the season, the Village of Harlem premiered a display of draped strings of lights across a holiday tree.
During the first week of December, lights flickered on in Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan, Dumbo in Brooklyn, Central Park in the Upper West Side, Jamaica, Queens, and Rockefeller Center.
During the first week of December, lights flickered on in Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan, Dumbo in Brooklyn, Central Park in the Upper West Side, Jamaica, Queens, and Rockefeller Center.
During its December ceremony, Rockefeller Center lit the entire city with an 82-foot, 75-year-old Norway Spruce. Adorned by 50,000 LED multicolored lights, a Swarovski star topped the spectacle.
At its December debut, the decorated Rockefeller Center tree showcased another galaxy of stars, with performances from New Edition, Kristin Chenowith, Halle Bailey, Reba McIntyre, Gwen Stefani, Michael Buble, Marc Anthony, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, and the Radio City Rockettes.
Thousands were enticed to watch the lighting ceremony up close at Rockefeller Plaza in early December.
Many more witnessed the launch of a season via a television broadcast special.
Many more witnessed the launch of a season via a television broadcast special.
The tree arrived from East Greenbush, New York, continuing a tradition started in 1933.
Placed above the famed ice skating rink, the tree towers above an 18-foot-tall golden statue of Prometheus, the Greek god of fire.
Placed above the famed ice skating rink, the tree towers above an 18-foot-tall golden statue of Prometheus, the Greek god of fire.
At the nearby location of Saks Fifth Avenue, a holiday light show returned with musically charged snowflakes and accompanying dazzling lights.
This week, Madison Square Park and Washington Square Park will accommodate additional tree lightings.
As if to brighten spirits, dazzling displays of light invite visitors to the Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Hudson Yards, and The Seaport.
As if to brighten spirits, dazzling displays of light invite visitors to the Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Hudson Yards, and The Seaport.
Unmatched in many neighborhoods, the Dyker Heights Christmas lights community effort places Brooklyn on the list of must-visit destinations throughout the holiday season.
There, glowing inflatables and strategically placed lights between 11th and 13th Avenues and 83rd and 86th Streets in Kings County guarantee festivity.
Recently, the largest Christmas tree lighting in Queens illuminated Rockaway Boulevard with a million lights.
And when dusk falls, more lights pave the way to holiday markets at Columbus Circle, Union Square, Bryant Park, and a Grand Central Holiday Fair inside Grand Central Train Terminal.
And when dusk falls, more lights pave the way to holiday markets at Columbus Circle, Union Square, Bryant Park, and a Grand Central Holiday Fair inside Grand Central Train Terminal.
Chanukah lamps illuminate a festival of lightsAnother religious rite of the season enables members of the Jewish faith to reveal a collection of 1000 Chanukkah lamps.
Reputed for being the largest display of Jewish artifacts, the fixtures will evoke historical nostalgia at the Jewish Museum, located at 1109 Fifth Ave. and 92nd St.
Reputed for being the largest display of Jewish artifacts, the fixtures will evoke historical nostalgia at the Jewish Museum, located at 1109 Fifth Ave. and 92nd St.
Beginning on Dec.14 and continuing through Dec. 22, Jewish worshippers will be able to see the varieties of designs and craftsmanship that comprise the traditional menorah lamp.
Nighttime lighting will also retrace the history of the holiday.
Nighttime lighting will also retrace the history of the holiday.
Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights could be tagged ground zero for menorah lightings.
On Dec. 14, the reputed ‘world’s largest’ menorah will be positioned at the edge of Prospect Park for a family-friendly, festive atmosphere.
On Dec. 14, the reputed ‘world’s largest’ menorah will be positioned at the edge of Prospect Park for a family-friendly, festive atmosphere.
On that same date, Marine Park (Ave. U and East 33rd St.) will host a Festival of Lights Chanukkah celebration.
A Kings Bay lighting at 3495 Nostrand Ave. is also slated on the same date.
A Kings Bay lighting at 3495 Nostrand Ave. is also slated on the same date.
“Light Up the Night” bills another Jewish tradition aimed at enlightening youth on the fifth night of Chanukkah.
Ink the Dec. 18 date for an outing at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place. Organizers plan a ‘non-traditional way to light the nights’ during Chanukkah.
Ink the Dec. 18 date for an outing at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place. Organizers plan a ‘non-traditional way to light the nights’ during Chanukkah.
Manhattan claims “a Grand menorah” lighting ceremony on the first night of Chanukkah. With the promise of more than a view from the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge, the Heineken Riverdeck at Seaport is the location for Pier 17’s affirmation of the lights.
Pan-African celebrants favor tri-color candle lights
Black, red, and green are the colors of the waxed candles designated by Pan-Africanists to be lit each day for an entire week in December.
Lit in celebration of Kwanza, a ritual adds to the emblazoned night enhancements that uniquely brighten New York City.
Although ceremonies begin the day after Christmas on Dec. 26, candelabras tailored to fit the burners are being readied to accommodate the family-friendly Kwanzaa lighting.
Although ceremonies begin the day after Christmas on Dec. 26, candelabras tailored to fit the burners are being readied to accommodate the family-friendly Kwanzaa lighting.
Since 1996, a commemoration of the holiday has gained traction among African Americans, who have united in celebrating their African ancestry and heritage.
Kwanzaa public lighting ceremonies are often hosted at libraries and museums throughout the seven days, and like the above-mentioned practices, will provide periodic enlightenment dedicated to cultural comprehension of the continent.
Kwanzaa brightens the landscape throughout the holiday season.
Aside from civic and religious lighting, homeowners are also investing in devices to illuminate their properties and entire blocks.Season’s Greetings y’all.
Catch you On the Inside!
Aside from civic and religious lighting, homeowners are also investing in devices to illuminate their properties and entire blocks.Season’s Greetings y’all.
Catch you On the Inside!
