A Day at the Christmas Tree in New York City

As I walked through the bustling streets of New York City during the holiday season, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder. The city was transformed into a winter wonderland, with towering trees, twinkling lights, and festive decorations adorning every corner. My family and I made our way to one of the most iconic Christmas tree displays in the city, Macy's Herald Square.

Upon entering the store, we were immediately struck by the sheer size and grandeur of the tree. It was a majestic sight, with thousands of lights twinkling like stars against the dark background. The tree was surrounded by a forest of festive decorations, including giant stuffed animals, sparkling ornaments, and colorful garlands. My siblings and I couldn't resist playing among the displays, marveling at the sheer scale and beauty of it all.

One of the most memorable parts of our visit to Macy's Herald Square was the discovery of a secret room hidden behind one of the tree displays. Inside, we found a safe, a pair of sneakers, and a note that read "Merry Christmas." It was as if we had stumbled upon a magical treasure trove, filled with surprises and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

We also took some time to browse through the Apple Store, where I discovered an exciting new app called DJ DJ. The application allowed me to create my own music beats using a variety of effects and filters. It was a fun and creative outlet, and I couldn't wait to try it out again.

As we made our way through the store, we were treated to a stunning display of toys and sweets, including a giant wheel and touch screens that seemed to transport us to another world. We even spotted Santa Claus himself, sitting regally in one of the displays.

The next day, we returned to Macy's Herald Square to take in the sights and sounds once again. This time, we decided to grab some breakfast at a nearby café before heading back out onto the streets. As we sat down to eat, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this magical experience that had brought my family together.

Just as we were finishing up our meal, the ice skaters came out of their temporary rink and began lapping the perimeter of the tree. The sound of laughter and music filled the air, creating a festive atmosphere that was impossible to resist. As I watched the skaters glide across the ice, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the magic of this time of year.

As we left the store for good, I couldn't help but think about how much fun we had on our visit. From the towering Christmas tree to the secret room behind it, every moment had been a delight. And as we made our way back out into the chilly winter air, I knew that this was a day that my family and I would always treasure.

The next morning, I woke up early, feeling like it was still Christmas Day. My mom reminded me that my birthday was actually tomorrow, but we were going to celebrate with breakfast at a local buffet restaurant instead of McDonald's as originally planned. I was excited to see what the day had in store for me and my family.

As we sat down to eat our breakfast, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this special time of year. From the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree to the joy of ice skating with my siblings, every moment had been a delight. And as I looked around at the people enjoying their own holiday celebrations, I knew that this was a day that I would always remember.

And finally, as we stood in front of the iconic Christmas tree once again, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling city, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe. The tree seemed even more majestic than before, its lights twinkling like stars against the dark background. And as I looked up at it, I knew that this was truly a magical time of year.

In the end, our visit to Macy's Herald Square had been an unforgettable experience. From the towering Christmas tree to the secret room behind it, every moment had been a delight. And as we made our way back out into the chilly winter air, I knew that this was a day that my family and I would always treasure.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enit is December 20th 2009 and we are outside clearly we're in Antarctica got my little Eskimo sister here and myself and we are on our way to New York City not yet cuz we're not in a car we just want to show you why we're being delayed going to New York City we got a huge snowstorm last night and yes huge we got like a foot of snow 21 in really they said in the street where I got oh wow that's insane we have drifts everywhere little mountains of snow it's amazing here are the steps to give you an idea I fell here 2 years ago the fish are nice and warm while taking pictures it really hurt look how deep it is a fish the fish are fine all right G G oh my God snow just went down my socks that's like one of the worst feelings but it looks beautiful doesn't it CHS can you just measure these I know look how deep look at this look how deep we're going this is insane Jasmine would sink she she wouldn't know where to go look at that it's amazing there is there's a gazebo look all that's missing first we got our neighbors taking up snow that was funny snow angel it's a huge Angel what are you saying all right get up it's comfy no wonder C you likes it the thing is this is very soft pattery snow it's it's not heavy at all see they're smoking Smokey here we are right out front and again breaking amazing stuff it looks beautiful I almost fell stand right here to give a scale look at that I'm 5' three and it's above the knees now jump in there you have it some good footage of the amazing snowfall I didn't want to film too much cuz this is simply the intro to our New York City video we have a bit more shoveling to do and then we're off to New York New York City sounded like a mouse there are see you in the car we are now in the car after about a few hours of getting ready literally isn't that right did I leave the on very true think so I'm a mouse and with us are my mother what's up New York yay I walk through literally 2 and 1/2 ft of snow to get to somebody's front door wasn't it great though it was fun Dad what's up yo I just kidding it's cool Kristen what is the first thing you're doing at the transation 2 in at the transation station yeah the Hamilton Train Station yeah I'm going to pretend I'm going to jump okay tradition sweet freak her out freak her out I totally forgot to mention that we want the Wawa obviously got myself a 20 oz coffee got a 16 oz coffee she's drinking right now and what is this back here pepperoni and cheese my meat and cheese although Christen ate it all no I didn't I'm just kidding and um comes with crackers so in case you're wondering homie all right well oh and Al I also add chicken shreds for Wawa yes waa has everything you can think of except for na just and cheese we ad made it on the train alive and apparently my whole family is looking at me um with our seating arrangements kind of weird is Kristen shh D CHR Mom hello what that's it all right look at his seting arrangement we're pretty close smile everyone I always forget now the question is did you really smile we have arrived at Penn Station we just got here about literally within 5 minutes ago and it is freaking packed we made a couple friends on yes we did Kristen you're the perfect Eng some good friends Dad it was quite Sher if you're watching this and you just sat with us and you were in a jet and checking all the people it's insane over here it's very very crowded we are in our room and let's just say we got upgraded to a sweet right is is this is this a real sweet yes you think it's amazing check it out I figure out how to close it hard to look at this this is just the main room hello Mom and Dad hello good job with this rooming got the upgrade what the heck here's Kristen we found a mini bar check this out actual drinks and everything hold on it don't help me we got food glading nuts candy probably cost a lot cheap oh cashews show the Hing maybe that wasn't sh check out this TV and I just noticed this the the time is on the bottom oh check out this TV this TV is amazing they have a video inbox with audio on the side they have components they even have HDMI and VGA HDMI is impressive and look this is a nice TV because probably should go the inputs they have HDMI PCN that's really really nice having our pizza there and look at this we even have a glass table theid bring back Pizza one night eat there with the uh chairs and everything check out these lights this is amazing I want this in my room it's like a glass no I love glass you T in the bathroom that's an artistic piece I love that look at that and there's me Su closet you guys care about closet there's an umbrella in the closet how cool that and here is our room the bedroom it's a good scale photographs uh another TV the one in the main room is nicer but still it's still flat panel LG is a good brand name check that out a lamp and here are the two beds and they even have an IH home in here which I think is really interesting cuz it's an actual brand product usually it's a cheap little thing but this is really really nice it's an actual iome how cool is that has some pillows pillows what are these things pillow look at this how pretty hi CH oh yeah I even notice look at that lighting control here's the bathroom and check this out this is real marble guys oh my God this room is amazing here's the mirror check out the walls feel like a little kid I know I'm in all I really appreciate good architecture like this and this is awesome and of course your standard toilet ah yes you got to love New York City around Christmas time I am excited for this trip expect an awesome video I hope this is like my third or fourth year in a row doing this so without further Ado no go in there show that there's another room the video has been happening I don't know what I'm saying and right here is a secret room what is it Mom I don't know I haven't seen it yet I don't have a clue where our M really Kristen that's so unexciting there our M oh there's a safe your sneakers David it's where Jazzy one it's Mir full length what up mother it's cold it is cold uh I just went to the Apple Store played around with an application for the first time called DJ DJ a y it was pretty sweet what's new with you nothing I apologize for the bare lighting conditions right now we look very red there we go oh Christen check out the store this stuff is really nice look at that the supper all that St know what Tommy get there you can get there after school should be fine is that really nice oh they cancel school these eggs look awesome they cancel school for tomorrow have school till Tuesday can that's what snow gets yeah snow fun day off of school cool officially call the snow day look it's raining icicles it's so pretty pretty cool everybody we're now by Macy's this is what our adventure started with Jesse isn't that right confused where did it go remember that yes the day of dignation yes you see forever yes I see forever but it's not going to last long I did see it yeah right there say I see that was new SN like a mother over there look at look at that oh by the way check that out huge iPod Touch ad sorry I'm shaking I'm cold and check out JC Penny very festive Crystal where are we we're in Toyland Macy's well yeah it's Toyland Twilight I know go in Twilight seen it actually I did say it better than expected but I don't see what the big deal is sorry my back dad says it's a toy like no it's a toy it's in a toy section yeah this is B look at this it's an M you want that Dad yeah I want that you give me dude yeah look at all that awesome awesome awesome what the heck you know where Santa Claus is can you tell me where Santa is look who's here was asy but where's Corgi and Jasmine look at all this cool stuff look all this candy this is crazy and then we have yard of sweets all this gum in one tube that is incredible and sweet you get it sweet we have finally made it out of the store check out these window displays a lot of work goes into them that's for sure then we have this a giant wheel and then over here is the coolest part these are giant touch screens kind of like giant iPhones but not really check that out Isn't that cool this is an awesome display it's like a portal we're being sucked in this one is definitely my favorite mainly cuz Santa's in it it's awesome look at a train that's awesome one year later and here is the tree again as always looking amazing all LEDs light emitting diodes energy efficient awesome it is the following day and once again we are in front of the tree and we are about to have breakfast breakfast breakfast techically I'm to get a coffee I'm dying for my coffee but here's another shot of the tray film the ice skaters there it is yet again same thing it hasn't moved what are your thoughts on the tree this year it's beautiful come fil me I it is beautiful it's beautiful all right let's go check out the ice skating rank as usual people are probably ice skating well I would hope it's an ice skating right oh buffering the ice actually that was here last time I was here with Jesse Chen yeah what did we you have for breakfast I had cereal with what wait what kind of cereal Special K cereal so healthy with a banana banana and coffee not so healthy but gets me going true dad makes me dup too chocolate croissant chocolate and what else te and what else um a piece of a cinnamon a piece that she found on the floor I I'm get it get it so I gave it to Mr D Dad Dad I gave it to Dad give me and what did you have David I had a chocolate chip muffin coffee and my birthday's tomorrow 24 feel we're going for breakfast tomorrow for your birthday we're going to McDonald actually no we're we're going to some breakfast buffet place which I'm actually looking forward to cuz I freaking love bu is it on me yeah the lens looks awfully low cuz I'm low I'm tiredit is December 20th 2009 and we are outside clearly we're in Antarctica got my little Eskimo sister here and myself and we are on our way to New York City not yet cuz we're not in a car we just want to show you why we're being delayed going to New York City we got a huge snowstorm last night and yes huge we got like a foot of snow 21 in really they said in the street where I got oh wow that's insane we have drifts everywhere little mountains of snow it's amazing here are the steps to give you an idea I fell here 2 years ago the fish are nice and warm while taking pictures it really hurt look how deep it is a fish the fish are fine all right G G oh my God snow just went down my socks that's like one of the worst feelings but it looks beautiful doesn't it CHS can you just measure these I know look how deep look at this look how deep we're going this is insane Jasmine would sink she she wouldn't know where to go look at that it's amazing there is there's a gazebo look all that's missing first we got our neighbors taking up snow that was funny snow angel it's a huge Angel what are you saying all right get up it's comfy no wonder C you likes it the thing is this is very soft pattery snow it's it's not heavy at all see they're smoking Smokey here we are right out front and again breaking amazing stuff it looks beautiful I almost fell stand right here to give a scale look at that I'm 5' three and it's above the knees now jump in there you have it some good footage of the amazing snowfall I didn't want to film too much cuz this is simply the intro to our New York City video we have a bit more shoveling to do and then we're off to New York New York City sounded like a mouse there are see you in the car we are now in the car after about a few hours of getting ready literally isn't that right did I leave the on very true think so I'm a mouse and with us are my mother what's up New York yay I walk through literally 2 and 1/2 ft of snow to get to somebody's front door wasn't it great though it was fun Dad what's up yo I just kidding it's cool Kristen what is the first thing you're doing at the transation 2 in at the transation station yeah the Hamilton Train Station yeah I'm going to pretend I'm going to jump okay tradition sweet freak her out freak her out I totally forgot to mention that we want the Wawa obviously got myself a 20 oz coffee got a 16 oz coffee she's drinking right now and what is this back here pepperoni and cheese my meat and cheese although Christen ate it all no I didn't I'm just kidding and um comes with crackers so in case you're wondering homie all right well oh and Al I also add chicken shreds for Wawa yes waa has everything you can think of except for na just and cheese we ad made it on the train alive and apparently my whole family is looking at me um with our seating arrangements kind of weird is Kristen shh D CHR Mom hello what that's it all right look at his seting arrangement we're pretty close smile everyone I always forget now the question is did you really smile we have arrived at Penn Station we just got here about literally within 5 minutes ago and it is freaking packed we made a couple friends on yes we did Kristen you're the perfect Eng some good friends Dad it was quite Sher if you're watching this and you just sat with us and you were in a jet and checking all the people it's insane over here it's very very crowded we are in our room and let's just say we got upgraded to a sweet right is is this is this a real sweet yes you think it's amazing check it out I figure out how to close it hard to look at this this is just the main room hello Mom and Dad hello good job with this rooming got the upgrade what the heck here's Kristen we found a mini bar check this out actual drinks and everything hold on it don't help me we got food glading nuts candy probably cost a lot cheap oh cashews show the Hing maybe that wasn't sh check out this TV and I just noticed this the the time is on the bottom oh check out this TV this TV is amazing they have a video inbox with audio on the side they have components they even have HDMI and VGA HDMI is impressive and look this is a nice TV because probably should go the inputs they have HDMI PCN that's really really nice having our pizza there and look at this we even have a glass table theid bring back Pizza one night eat there with the uh chairs and everything check out these lights this is amazing I want this in my room it's like a glass no I love glass you T in the bathroom that's an artistic piece I love that look at that and there's me Su closet you guys care about closet there's an umbrella in the closet how cool that and here is our room the bedroom it's a good scale photographs uh another TV the one in the main room is nicer but still it's still flat panel LG is a good brand name check that out a lamp and here are the two beds and they even have an IH home in here which I think is really interesting cuz it's an actual brand product usually it's a cheap little thing but this is really really nice it's an actual iome how cool is that has some pillows pillows what are these things pillow look at this how pretty hi CH oh yeah I even notice look at that lighting control here's the bathroom and check this out this is real marble guys oh my God this room is amazing here's the mirror check out the walls feel like a little kid I know I'm in all I really appreciate good architecture like this and this is awesome and of course your standard toilet ah yes you got to love New York City around Christmas time I am excited for this trip expect an awesome video I hope this is like my third or fourth year in a row doing this so without further Ado no go in there show that there's another room the video has been happening I don't know what I'm saying and right here is a secret room what is it Mom I don't know I haven't seen it yet I don't have a clue where our M really Kristen that's so unexciting there our M oh there's a safe your sneakers David it's where Jazzy one it's Mir full length what up mother it's cold it is cold uh I just went to the Apple Store played around with an application for the first time called DJ DJ a y it was pretty sweet what's new with you nothing I apologize for the bare lighting conditions right now we look very red there we go oh Christen check out the store this stuff is really nice look at that the supper all that St know what Tommy get there you can get there after school should be fine is that really nice oh they cancel school these eggs look awesome they cancel school for tomorrow have school till Tuesday can that's what snow gets yeah snow fun day off of school cool officially call the snow day look it's raining icicles it's so pretty pretty cool everybody we're now by Macy's this is what our adventure started with Jesse isn't that right confused where did it go remember that yes the day of dignation yes you see forever yes I see forever but it's not going to last long I did see it yeah right there say I see that was new SN like a mother over there look at look at that oh by the way check that out huge iPod Touch ad sorry I'm shaking I'm cold and check out JC Penny very festive Crystal where are we we're in Toyland Macy's well yeah it's Toyland Twilight I know go in Twilight seen it actually I did say it better than expected but I don't see what the big deal is sorry my back dad says it's a toy like no it's a toy it's in a toy section yeah this is B look at this it's an M you want that Dad yeah I want that you give me dude yeah look at all that awesome awesome awesome what the heck you know where Santa Claus is can you tell me where Santa is look who's here was asy but where's Corgi and Jasmine look at all this cool stuff look all this candy this is crazy and then we have yard of sweets all this gum in one tube that is incredible and sweet you get it sweet we have finally made it out of the store check out these window displays a lot of work goes into them that's for sure then we have this a giant wheel and then over here is the coolest part these are giant touch screens kind of like giant iPhones but not really check that out Isn't that cool this is an awesome display it's like a portal we're being sucked in this one is definitely my favorite mainly cuz Santa's in it it's awesome look at a train that's awesome one year later and here is the tree again as always looking amazing all LEDs light emitting diodes energy efficient awesome it is the following day and once again we are in front of the tree and we are about to have breakfast breakfast breakfast techically I'm to get a coffee I'm dying for my coffee but here's another shot of the tray film the ice skaters there it is yet again same thing it hasn't moved what are your thoughts on the tree this year it's beautiful come fil me I it is beautiful it's beautiful all right let's go check out the ice skating rank as usual people are probably ice skating well I would hope it's an ice skating right oh buffering the ice actually that was here last time I was here with Jesse Chen yeah what did we you have for breakfast I had cereal with what wait what kind of cereal Special K cereal so healthy with a banana banana and coffee not so healthy but gets me going true dad makes me dup too chocolate croissant chocolate and what else te and what else um a piece of a cinnamon a piece that she found on the floor I I'm get it get it so I gave it to Mr D Dad Dad I gave it to Dad give me and what did you have David I had a chocolate chip muffin coffee and my birthday's tomorrow 24 feel we're going for breakfast tomorrow for your birthday we're going to McDonald actually no we're we're going to some breakfast buffet place which I'm actually looking forward to cuz I freaking love bu is it on me yeah the lens looks awfully low cuz I'm low I'm tired\n"