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Christmas in New York City: Expectations vs. Reality

The best but also the worst.

Melissa O'Rourke
Dec 13, 2016
Sacred Heart University
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Christmas in New York City: Expectations vs. Reality

Christmas in New York City, probably one of the most over-romanticized thing ever. When you think of Christmas in New York you think of perfectly white snow dusting everything, ice skating in Central Park, and everything perfectly lit up in Christmas fashion. Your bubble is shortly burst when you actually go to NYC during Christmas time.

Snow

Expectation

So beautiful and tranquil.

Reality

The streets are actually filled with black slush that you have to jump over to save your shoes.

Winter Fashion

Super cute and trendy outfits, right?

Reality

It's just as cold as anywhere else.

Christmas Trees

Expectation

So beautiful and majestic!

Reality

People buy their trees off of the street and you can find them back there the day after Christmas.

Ice skating

Expectation 

Ice skating under the tree! Just like you see it in the movies.

Reality

Only skating you're going to do is trying to keep upright in the slush.

The sights

Expectation

Reality

Sure, it's pretty and all, but good luck finding your friends in this.

Even though Christmas in New York City isn't what everyone makes it out to be, it's still the best.


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