There's no place like NYC for the holidays! From iconic window displays to synchronized light and sound shows, this walk will guide you through the history of a festive city tradition that dates back to the 1870s.

Barney's New York, 660 Madison Avenue, ca. 1944. Barney’s has some of the city’s most elaborate and inventive window displays at holiday time. The department store is known to collaborate with big name artists and entertainers, including Lady Gaga, Nick Cave, Rob Pruitt, and Matt Stone. In recent years, they have even implemented “live” performances and aspects to their festive window displays.