There was no Santa Claus at the flagship Macy’s store, no Rockettes dazzling audiences at Radio City Music Hall. Train stations were all but empty and restaurant owners said business was slow. Still, New York City’s resilience this Christmas was evident.
St. Nicholas was transmuted into Christmas-Eve gift-giver Santa Claus in early 19th century New York City, which I wrote a column about last December
Ex-President Harry Truman on Christmas 1958 in New York City with Santa Claus, played by Judge Samuel Rosenman, whose granddaughter Lynn is now married to Judge Merrick Garland: #HSTL
Dana Friedman, dressed as Santa Claus, adjusts his mask before greeting a child in Queens, New York City. More photos of a COVID Christmas: 📷 @caitochs
It's the year without Santa Claus at Macy's in New York City - first time in 159 years
There’s something special about Christmas in New York: ?The Rockefeller Center’s giant tree ?♀️The Rockettes’ extravaganza at Radio City ??Going to Macy’s to see Santa Claus
For decades, hundreds of letters to Santa Claus have been sent to one mailbox in New York City. One former tenant of the address decided to answer the children’s wishes and created a nonprofit called “Miracle on 22nd Street.” @HarrySmith has more.
Santa Claus waiting in line at a Chock Full O’ Nuts coffee shop at Fifth Avenue and 35th Street, on December 20, 1975. New York City. Photographer: Paul Hosefros. via @NYTArchives . #NYC #SantaClaus
Operation Santa: New York City kicks off annual USPS Santa Claus letter campaign
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Santa Claus at Lunch, New York City, 1963 © Mary Ellen Mark
Santa Claus at Lunch, New York City, 1963 © Mary Ellen Mark
Thousands of spectators gathered to see Pikachu, Charlie Brown and Santa Claus make their way through New York City. Here are highlights from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thousands of spectators gathered to see Pikachu, Charlie Brown and Santa Claus make their way through New York City. Here are highlights from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thousands of spectators gathered to see Pikachu, Charlie Brown and Santa Claus make their way through New York City. Here are highlights from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thousands of spectators gathered to see Pikachu, Charlie Brown and Santa Claus make their way through New York City. Here are highlights from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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