when is new york decorated for christmas

New York City is one of the most festive and brightly decorated cities in the world during the Christmas season. The holiday season officially starts on the day after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday in November. The city starts decorating for Christmas in the days following Thanksgiving, and the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center is typically lit up around December 1st. By the end of November, many stores and streets in New York City will be decorated with Christmas lights, trees, and other decorations.