Eat drink and be merry. Christmas day celebrates the nativity of jesus the date of which according to tradition took place on december 25th 1 bc. Christmas In New York 2020 Guide To Holiday Lights Events Nyc chefs often feature prix fixe menus and lavish buffets on christmas day at restaurants like the elegant tavern on the green and comfort food mainstay red rooster harlem. Christmas day new york . Continue feasting season on december 25 with one of these special menus at new york city restaurants that still have. Dont stay in on december 25new york city has plenty going on this christmas day from dinners to theater. The best of whats open on christmas day in nyc. Many eateries have designated seating times or modified holiday hours so book ahead of time. Most countries around the world celeb. Unfortunately it wasnt lit up yet when we visited but the lighting was just a couple days away on december 6th. Read...