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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Christmas Windows

One day during the week before Christmas I took a walk on 5th avenue to take a look at the fabulous window displays that many fancy stores put together. I went by Saks 5th Avenue just in time for the snowflakes on the building facade to light up to the music. The windows of the ground floor had awesome animated displays. Other notable stores are Henri Bendel with their spectacular display of the characters from Alice in Wonderland, Bergdorf Goodman with it's fabulous winter themed window displays and of course the "Miracle on 34th Street" Macy's. Below is the video of the animated displays as well as a slide show of the still ones.

If you stay in Manhattan for Christmas, make sure you check out all these stores. The best time to see them is at night because there is less street reflection in the windows and the displays' lighting looks better. More photos of Christmas in New York that I took are here. There is also a nice collection by someone else here.

Comments:
  • Guest Jennifer wrote: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 6:55 PM

    Raphael,

    Thank you for sharing the Christmas windows - I had not seen them all and it was so nice to watch them from the comfort (?!) of my office vs the crowds outside. I am miss all the NYC energy by staying indoors but I would not have seen them otherwise - it was so nice of you to share. Thank you!

    Jennifer

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    •  Raphael PunginUnited States wrote: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:33 AM

      Hi Jen. Definately watching them at your office is much more comfortable than on the street because of the huge crowds that surround the windows at this time of the year.
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  •  Castell5United States wrote: Friday, December 29, 2006 10:34 PM

    Wow, I am impressed. You really put that together nicely. Loved every minute of it. Dalen
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  • Guest Natalie in Florida wrote: Wednesday, January 3, 2007 8:05 PM

    Thanks, Raphael. That was lovely. I always loved to visit the NYC Christmas displays. It was good to see the detail (over and over, if I wished) and to hear my favorite Christmas music. Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year.
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  •  >>>www.GaryGS1.com>>> Times & TravelsUnited States wrote: Sunday, January 14, 2007 3:18 PM

    Hi Raphael!!! Thanks so much for your posts to me and this wonderfull set of Christmas Pictures... I have been off the internet for quite awhile and am just catching up a bit... I will be checking in on some of the other links that you sent me... This is just a quick note to you for Best Wishes in 2007 and Beyond!!! Gary
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