25 Ways to Celebrate the Year End Holidays in New York City
From the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—which officially kicks off the holiday season—to the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center and the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City offers unparalleled experiences for visitors and locals alike. NYC hosts classic and surprising ways to celebrate the holidays with vibrant performances, tours, lightings and more taking place from early November into January. These include the awe-inspiring window displays at stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s Herald Square and the new Nordstrom Women’s Store, and the return of the NYC Winter Lantern Festival in Staten. Following are 25 things to see and do across the boroughs this holiday season in New York City. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes November 8–January 5 Midtown, Manhattan The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to Radio City Music Hall, dazzling audiences of all ages. The production sparkles with incredible costumes, festive songs and the iconic synchronized high kicks. The Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History November 25–January 12 Upper West Side, Manhattan One of New York’s beloved traditions includes a 13-foot tree and 1,000 origami models. Hosted at the American Museum of Natural History, the signature Origami Holiday Tree has been an annual tradition for over 40 years. Volunteers, including local, national and international origami artists, fold year-round. Each year, the tree features a different theme relating to special exhibitions or collections at the museum. NYC Winter Lantern Festival November 20–January 12 Randall Manor, Staten Island The NYC Winter Lantern Festival is returning for a second year to Staten Island. Sponsored by Empire Outlets and venue partner Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, eight acres at Snug Harbor will be lit up by more than 50 LED installations. The LED lanterns will be accompanied by live performances of traditional Chinese dance and art. Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo November 21–January 5 Fordham, the Bronx Returning for the first time since 2007, the stunning light displays at the Bronx Zoo will cover several acres in a walk-through experience with wildlife-themed LED displays, custom Asian lanterns and animated light shows on Astor Court. Entertainment will include holiday-themed music, performances, ice carving, train rides, seasonal treats and souvenirs. New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show November 23–January 26 Fordham, the Bronx Head to the New York Botanical Garden to be enchanted by model trains zipping through a display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves and other natural materials. The New York Botanical Garden is conveniently accessible via the Metro-North Railroad from Grand Central Terminal. Gingerbread Lane at New York Hall of Science November 23–January 13 Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Holding the record for the largest gingerbread village, Gingerbread Lane at the New York Hall of Science is back and more edible than ever. Visitors are invited to witness the vast collection of gingerbread structures which are embellished with candy canes, chocolate and frosting. Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade November 28 Manhattan The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is
2019 Epicurean Celebrations at Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Koh Samui
Savour the flavours of the holiday season with a line-up of epicurean celebrations at Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Koh Samui. Starting with the opening ceremony on December 20th to the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on December 31st there will be activities for each taste and age available to not miss the festive spirit . CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP CELEBRATION AND COCKTIAL RECEPTION Resident Guests at Silavadee are invited to open the festive season on December 20th from 06:00 pm onwards with a complimentary Cocktail Reception, live music and a joined “lighting ceremony” to set the mood for this year’s festive season. MOET CHANDON CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a slow Afternoon over our Christmas inspired three-tiered Afternoon Tea presented with a glass of Moet Chandon Champagne. Silavadee’ s Pastry Chef will have some wonderful sweet, festive treats prepared along with delicate, classic tea Sandwiches. A signature Tea with a blend of aromas and spices will add the extra touch to bring back memories of cinnamon, cardamom and Vanilla which are all reminiscent of the Christmas season. Afternoon Tea is available daily starting on December 21st between 2:00-05:00 pm at Moon or Sun Lounge and is priced at 1899 THB net per set for two guest including one glass of Moet Chandon per person and at 899 THB net per set without Champagne. ONCE IN A LIFETIME DOM PERIGNON EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE DINNER The festive season is a perfect opportunity to create special, lifetime moments. A team of professionals will create exactly this for only one couple per evening at the resorts most iconic spot “Sundeck”. Meet the Khun Pamon, Executive Chef at Silavadee and Khun Vee, Food and Beverage Manager to customize your Menu, music and set up for a 6 course, crafted menu. A bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne, one of the most prestigious Champagne of the world will await you during dinner time. A private Chef and personal host will cater to your every need during your dinner. This sophisticated dinner is available only with 24 hrs advanced notification between 21st and 30th December and only for one couple per evening and is priced at 25.000THB net per couple including 1 bottle of Dom Perignon. CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET DINNER Gather friends and family and enjoy a festive Buffet Dinner full of flavors from East and West with a special appearance of Santa Claus and live Christmas Carols by the “Silavadee Elves” Starting at 06:30 pm onwards on December 24th at Moon Restaurant priced at 1,890 THB net including soft drinks. Children aged 4-11 years pay half price. OPERA MEETS POP & CHRISTMAS CAROLS “A 6 COURSE OPERA DINNER UNDER THE STARS” The Highlight at Silavadee and the Highlight on Samui Island for this festive season will be an unforgettable Opera dinner at STAR Rooftop Restaurant. Enhance Christmas Day and be enchanted by “HOMMALI” a Quartet form Bangkok who will perform the finest of seasonal Opera, Pop and Christmas Carols along a six course dinner menu crafted by Chef Pamon and his culinary team. “Hommali”, are four talented and professional Opera Singers who will engage
Wellness Gifts For Your Wellness-loving Family And Loved Ones
The gift season is around the corner. Rather than running around on frantic streets, how about a calm and peaceful holiday? These gifts from BDMS Wellness Clinic will help bring some much-needed balance to the hectic holiday season, making it easier for your loved ones to put themselves—and their well-being—first. Executive Wellness Selection Restore energy and vitality, help support eyes and brain health With Royal Cordyceps Mix C, BRN Gevity and Vitalutein Plus Price: 7,190 Baht Vision and Brain Boosting Improve memory, relieve stress, and maintain eyesight With Royal BRN Gevity and Vitalutein Plus Price: 4,190 Baht Wellness Healthy Restore youth and stimulate immune system With Royal Cordyceps Mix C Price: 3,000 Baht Bone and Brain Longevity Promote joint and bone health, improve brain function, help provide restful sleep With Royal Calcium-LT and Lecithin Capsule Price: 2,450 Baht Refreshing New Year Program 2 Days 1 Night Movenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok Our program will help you restore balance in your body and mind and reduce stress of everyday life *Free! Royal Cordyceps Mix C 1 Box Wellness Suite 1 night Telomere Length Test Viora Skin Tightening IV Treatment Healthy Eating Class Price: 39,999 Baht Now - 15 January 2020 For more information, contact: +66 2 826 9999 or rcp@bdmswellness.com
Ring In 2020 at The South-East Asia’s wildest New Year’s Eve celebration
South-East Asia’s wildest New Year’s Eve celebration is back to help you ring in 2020! In recent editions, NEON Countdown has conquered Malaysia and become one of the largest music festivals in the country. Following on from this, in 2018 NEON reaffirmed its reputation as Asia’s fastest-growing paint party by expanding into Thailand, with other destinations planned for the near future. This time round, Neon Countdown has joined forces with the renowned Meta Music Festival to bring you Meta: The Rebellion of Neon Countdown. Attendees are warmly invited to celebrate the end of the decade with a myriad of international and local DJs, creating a community built on the brand’s core values: love music and experience. Confirmed line-up for the festival are Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, who have just been crowned as DJ Mag’s No. 1 DJ in the entire world! Not only that, but Armin van Buuren (currently no. 4 on the list and the highest ranking of all trance acts) will also be headlining the event. The bar has already been set extremely high with the announcement of these two world-class artists. Vini Vici, the most iconic psytrance artist in the world, their cataclysmic, yet authentic and mesmerizing sound took them away beyond the psychedelic world spectrum. Following after, Valentino Khan, Will Sparks, Ben Nicky, Dimatik and many more. Slap that paint across your face and watch the Show DC Arena come to life under the ultraviolet glow; it won’t just be the skies that are lit up this December. With extravagant production scale, this 2020 countdown will be the event to be waited for. There aren’t really enough words to describe the level of production at the stage, one must simply experience them in person. Each night promises to be a beautiful display of color and coordination, and the closing night is bound to be a true spectacle. Fireworks are designed to for the beautiful countdown. NEON Countdown Music Festival 2019 take place on December 30-31 2019 at SHOW DC. Phase One Tickets are 2,500 baht. For more information, contact Facebook page NEON on Messenger.