Christmas Season (and trappings) Is Alive and Well in NYC...

BERGDORF GOODMAN: They say, "if you have to ask, you can't afford it!" This store was truly was the epitome of lavishness, extravagance, brilliance and glitz introducing their version of Christmas. I couldn't contain myself from taking attached photos of the Bergdorf Goodman store windows, all a splendor with Swarovski crystals adorning each and every spectacle (believe me, that's what they were) in each window. Enjoy...(yes, this is NYC and not another planet)!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Reminded me of Mardi Gras costumes

Zeus all adored in real pearls (difficult to see in this photo)

Alligator made of Swarovski crystals, large and small

Each and every creature adorned in Swarvoski crystals

Building after building is alight with crystals aglow!

PLAZA HOTEL: As we continued walking, I was introduced to the famous Plaza Hotel, home to the rich and wealthy (permanent residents) plus local and international celebrities who wish to stay here. Also, for those old enough to remember, it was the "set" for many Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Cary Grant, etc. movies. Enjoy the photos below...

Cold "P" Day in NYC-Plaza Hotel in background.

Front of hotel

Looking across plaza from hotel

Christmas tree adorned in white lights

Encased glass of Cary Grant momentos of a film

Even the long hallway was adorned with Christmas wreaths

ROCKEFELLER CENTER: Continuing our walk southtown (that's 'south' in NYC), we walked past St. Patrick's Cathedral where the Pope visited last month, to Rockefeller Center to view the newly lit Christmas tree (lighted the night before)--wasn't as beautiful as Temple Square in SLC! Ice skaters, shoppers, tourists crowded the plaza overlooking the skaters.