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Is everything closed on Christmas Day in New York?

Joe Ford

Is everything closed on Christmas Day in New York?

Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are both great times to be in New York City. While many other towns across the country may take a bit of a break, New York is never in holiday shut-down mode, but rather brimming with a variety of fun and festive activities for you to enjoy.

Is NYC busy on Christmas Day?

Re: what is traffic like in/out of nyc on christmas eve/day? Christmas Eve is a busy day as many people work, some have half days, some work all day. But people are out shopping for last minute gifts and food shopping is busy. People are also out later in the day going to Christmas Eve dinners, etc.

What can I do alone on Christmas Day?

FAO Schwarz: A new Christmas tradition began this year with the reopening of this legendary toy store on Rockefeller Plaza, right alongside the Tree. Children will love a trip to this whimsical, hands-on wonderland, which is keeping extended holiday hours (though it's closed Christmas Day).

Who opened on Christmas Day?

Family Dollar: These stores usually remain open on Christmas, but certain locations operate on reduced hours. QuickChek: QuickChek stores are typically open on most holidays, but with reduced hours. Rite Aid: Many locations will be open on Christmas, and some even continue to operate 24/7.

Is Chinatown open on Christmas Day?

Many of the shops and most of the restaurants in Chinatown are open on Christmas Day—in fact a Chinese meal is a holiday tradition for many families.

Is the Empire State Building open on Christmas Day?

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some great things to do on Christmas Day: – Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Shows during the day. – Empire State Building – Open from 11am to 2am. – Top of the Rock – Open from 8am to 11pm.

What do you eat on Christmas Day?

Traditional Christmas dinner features turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables such as carrots, turnip, parsnips, etc. Other types of poultry, roast beef, or ham are also used. For dessert, pumpkin or apple pie, raisin pudding, Christmas pudding, or fruitcake are the staple.