Christmas Spectacular

You know I am convinced that there is no other city in the country that is as pretty as NYC at christmas time. A city so rich in holiday traditions; Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular and the Lighting of the Christmas tree on Rock plaza. Mike and I were able to go to the City friday evening (after my 3 hours of sleep from all the shopping festivities.) As we walked from Grand Central down 5th Ave the street were alined with beautiful, twinkling lights. The people were bundled up in fashionable pashminas and designer boots all rushing about to grab that final black Friday deal. We walked past this building that had these pretty lights on it. As I approached the building to take a picture I noticed they were twinkling to the song 'Carol of the Bells.' It was incredible and just added to the ambiance of the whole evening.

We of course walked around Rockafella Plaza to see all the beautiful decorations. The gorgeous Christmas angels and the fantastic Christmas tree (Which as of tonight is lit in Rock plaza) made me incredibly happy.

Me in front of the angel.

The infamous ice skating rink.

Some of the lights at Rock Center

The Radio City Hall of Music.

My handsome husband and I.

Inside the timeless hall of music

Mikes!

From the top of the hall.

The stage.

Getting ready for the big show!

The show was truly phenomenal. The Rockettes were as amazing as I have always imagined they would be. Their precision in dancing is truly remarkable. From our seat in the balcony we were able to see their dances from above and that was incredible. Their formations looked like the stage should be moving but really it was them moving in perfect order. My favorite part by far was the nativity scene. They had live sheep with the shepherds and real camels carrying the wise men. It was so touching to see that the true meaning of christmas hasn't been lost in all the glitter and glitz of the season.

After the show Mike and I walked to our favorite restaurant in the City, Mama Mexico. We enjoyed it soo much as usual. There was one point in the evening were the manager was pouring tequila in everyones mouth. We were the only ones to decline this kind jester. Kind of funny. It was a fantastic date to kick off the holiday season.