- World AIDS Day in New York -- New York City will mark World AIDS Day on December 1, paying tribute to those lost to AIDS.
- Holiday Lights and Decorations -- Get out and see the holiday lights and decorations this season. Don't miss this year's spectacular department store windows or the holiday glitter in Rockefeller Center, in Columbus Circle, or at the Bronx Zoo.
- See Santa in New York City -- Take the kids to see the jolly, fat man in the red suit this holiday season. A little time with Santa may convince them to be more nice than naughty -- at least until after Christmas.
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular -- The famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular is new and improved this year with 3-D effects, a cool light show, and revamped versions of all of the classic numbers you love. See the Rockettes at their finest this holiday season.
- Central Park Holiday Lighting -- See the holiday lights go on in Central Park at the Victorian Holiday Lighting and enjoy craft projects, carolers, cookie decorating, and free hot chocolate.
- Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting -- Enjoy live seasonal music from kids' rocker Audra Rox and The New York Life singers at the annual holiday tree lighting festivities in Madison Square Park.
- Hanukkah in New York City -- The eight-day Festival of Lights begins at sundown on December 8, 2012. Check out our listings of a wide range of events and ideas for celebrating the occasion.
- The Ball On Christmas Eve -- This party hosted by Let My People Go is billed as the biggest Jewish singles event of the year and will host more than 4,000 Jewish singles at five hot clubs on December 24.
- Annual Matzo Ball Party at Capitale -- This Jewish singles extravaganza hosted by the Society of Young Jewish Professionals will keep Capitale hopping on Christmas Eve. Organizers boast that this annual bash has been responsible for more than 1,000 marriages and countless friendships over the years.
- Christmas in New York City -- Celebrate Christmas on December 25th and have a very happy New York holiday.
- Klez For Kids at The Museum at Eldridge Street -- This family concert and celebration at the Eldridge Street Synagogue on December 26th will feature klezmer music, singing, dancing, and Yiddish lessons for kids and parents alike. The concert will be followed by an audience-enacted shtetl wedding.
- New Year's Eve in New York City -- Break out the bubbly and ring in 2012 in style. Brave the crowds to watch the ball drop in Times Square or find a fabulous New York City New Year's Eve party.
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