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How to Get McDonald’s Mariah Carey Free Merchandise

McDonald's is offering customers 12 days of free food in December, and adding to the deal with free merchandise such as t-shirts and hats, all in partnership with superstar Mariah Carey. The 12 Days of Deals is a different free item each day from what's being called the Mariah Menu, with a $1 purchase, from Monday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 24. On two of those days … [Read more...] about How to Get McDonald’s Mariah Carey Free Merchandise

Santacon NYC 2021 is Sat., Dec. 11

SantaCon NYC returns this year to the streets and bars of NYC after a Pandemic Pause in 2020. The annual pub crawl generates funds for local charities, for toys and other gifts to the needy, along with generating some rowdy behavior in the streets and on the subways by participants dressed up in Santa suits. The yearly "nonsensical Santa Claus convention" is one of more … [Read more...] about Santacon NYC 2021 is Sat., Dec. 11

Bryant Park Tree Lighting & Ice Skating Show

Bryant Park’s annual Tree Lighting returns Monday, December 6, at 6pm. Once again, it will be a glittering show that includes performances by the Classical Theatre of Harlem Choir, and a stellar lineup of live skate performances from Olympic and World champion skaters Mirai Nagasu, Shawn Sawyer, and pairs team Meagan Duhamel and Dylan Moscovitch. The evening will also … [Read more...] about Bryant Park Tree Lighting & Ice Skating Show

Best Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

Find your perfect holiday tree at a Christmas tree farm in the Hudson Valley or Southern Connecticut. These cut-your-own farms are within 90 minutes of Times Square. Several of these family-owned tree farms have been in the same family for generations, and make it a family event with tractor rides, hot chocolate, petting zoos, even live reindeer and visits with … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

Giving Machines: Choose a Gift for a Stranger

Giving Machines are a modern twist on our holiday generosity, where you can choose a gift to give to a stranger. Instead of a snack or soda, these vending machines dispense donations to a local or international charity of your choice, starting at $5.  Choose the item you want to give, and swipe your credit card.  It's that easy. The Giving Machines arrive today … [Read more...] about Giving Machines: Choose a Gift for a Stranger

Best FREE Holiday Light Shows: Luminaries

Luminaries, the popular annual interactive lighting display, is back at the giant Winter Garden atrium in Lower Manhattan, as mesmerizing as ever.  More than 600 colorful lanterns suspended from the canopy change color and intensity at the direction of visitors, so the patterns are always changing.  There's also an hourly light show, set to music, and new this … [Read more...] about Best FREE Holiday Light Shows: Luminaries

Holiday Gift Card Bonus Deals at Restaurants & Retail Stores

If you are shopping this Cyber Weekend, gift cards are a great holiday gift when you aren't sure what to get somebody, including yourself.  Now is a great time to buy them, because of all the bonus deals. The extra savings make gift cards an easy and quick way to check off your holiday shopping list, while maximizing your holiday budget. Also, some restaurants and … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Card Bonus Deals at Restaurants & Retail Stores

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Entertainment

The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is always a star-studded event, and this yer is no different. The two-hour holiday special will feature festive performances by Carrie Underwood, Alessia Cara, Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Guyton, Norah Jones, Brad Paisley, Rob Thomas, Carrie Underwood and more. And, of course, a performance by the world-famous Radio … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Entertainment

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia

Here are some fun facts and trivia about the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and some parade history, since it began in 1924. The parade features around 50 huge, helium-filled character balloons; 30 novelty balloonicles, balloonheads, and trycaloons; more than two dozen floats and marching bands; and hundreds of  cheerleaders, dancers and clowns.  And … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia

Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021

Celebrate the Jewish Festival  of Lights, also known as Hanukkah – or Chanukkah. However you spell it, it's an eight-day celebration with an additional light added to a special Menorah (candelabra) each night. It begins at sunset on Sunday, November 28, with family-friendly lighting ceremonies around NYC. Hanukkah – or Chanukkah – celebrates the miracle in the second … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021