NYC Holiday Windows Walk 2014: Seeing Department Store Christmas Displays with Kids
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Taking a leisurely stroll from Macy's to Barneys to look at all of the magical holiday windows is a long-standing tradition for my family. In our pre-parenting days, my husband and I took this walk during the wee hours of Christmas Eve. Once our son was born, we moved it to Thanksgiving weekend at a much earlier hour. It's a wonderful and totally free way to kick off the holiday season, and it creates lasting memories that our son will cherish long after he's outgrown the toys under the tree.
For the fourth year in a row, my son and I were joined by fellow Mommy Poppins blogger Raven and her daughter. Fantasy seemed to be the overarching theme this season, with Macy's interstellar Santa adventure, Saks fabulous fairy tales with an NYC twist, and Barneys outrageous collaboration with Hollywood director Baz Luhrmann, featuring live performances right in the windows. Of course the kids went gaga for Bloomingdale's display since it involved playing video games!
Read on for all the details and click through our slide show for a peek at what you'll see on your NYC department store holiday windows walk. You can find lots of other seasonal activities in our Holiday Fun Guide.