Christmastime in the City

Published: Dec. 24, 2011, 12:30 p.m.

From the tree at Rockefeller Center to the elaborate department store holiday window displays, Christmastime in New York City is a big deal. And it’s been a big deal here for a long time. On this week's Cityscape, we're looking back at Christmases past in New York City, and exploring the origins of some of the city’s long standing holiday traditions.