The number one tradition in New York City would be going to the lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockafeller Center in late November.
Christmas is one of the main traditions in Austria.
In 1998 and 2002, there was a mild snowfall in New York on Christmas. For the most part, New York does not get snow on Christmas.
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is certainly one of the main symbols of Christmas in New York City.
Christmas and new years celebrations.
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Christmas colors in New York and elsewhere are red and green. White is also associated with Christmas in northern countries that get snow in the winter, because there is often snow on the ground at Christmas.
Make tamales at Christmas and Menudo for the New Year.
Christmas wallpaper can be found at most stores that sell Christmas decorations. Check out stores at Walmart and Target, both of which have stores in the New York area.
Some popular Christmas holiday ideas are Lapland (including a group vist to see raindeer and the "real" Father Christmas/Santa - perfect for families with younger children. America or England (New York or London especially) are good for people outside those countries/areas so they can experience the different Christmas/Holliday traditions and public/shop displays. To avoid the traditional Christmas and cold weather another popular location is the tropics.