MAIN Christmas USA Christmas in New York

Besides a variety of New York City Christmas events, the rest of the state is a winter wonderland of year-end traditions and celebrations.

From Niagara and Buffalo, to Long Island and the Hudson River Valley - a New York State of mind is a dazzling one to be in during the holidays.

Why do we love New York? Let us count the ways at Christmas ....

Christmas in the Hudson River Valley - Check the event calendar to find out what's happening in Tarrytown, Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, and further north to Troy and Albany, featuring information on the most popular holiday extravaganzas at Washington Irving's Sunnyside and the Van Cortlandt Manor.

Christmas in Montauk - Join the fun at the eastern tip of Long Island with information on Winter Holidays at the Lighthouse, the East Hampton tour of historic houses, and other area seasonal surprises.

Corning Sparkle & Tree Lighting Celebration - Bright and colorful Corning kicks off the holidays with marching bands & parade floats, tree lightings and sing-alongs in and around Historic Market Street.

A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre - Rochester's traditional acclaimed production with information on tickets and schedule, from late November through December.

Rochester Philharmonic Holiday Pops - The annual Christmas music fest with dates, times and ticket information for this year's performances.

Village Christmas at Watkins Glen - See the lighting of the tree, a live Nativity, and chow down at the annual chowder cook-off.

Farmer's Museum Candlelight Evening - Country charm at its finest in Cooperstown featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling around the bonfire, a visit with St. Nick and wassailing all around.

Christmas at Amherst Museum - A top Buffalo holiday attraction featuring a holiday Victorian tea, tours of the historic buildings, and a traditonal family day of music & entertainment in early December.

Jamestown Christmas Parade - Check the schedule for this year's early December holiday jamboree.

Christmas Tree Farms in New York State - A comprehensive directory of precut or pick-your-own Christmas tree farms by region including Long Island, upstate, southeast and western New York.

Christmas in the Northeast & New England

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