We get it\u00a0\u2014 there’s no place like New York City for the holidays.<\/p>\n
How to Watch<\/p>\n
Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, December 3 at 8\/7c on NBC<\/a> and Peacock.<\/p>\n Christmas is a magical time to be in the Big Apple, and luckily, viewers around the country can take in some of the celebrations and decorations without having to leave their couches.\u00a0<\/p>\n This Wednesday, the\u00a0Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree<\/a> will be lit in Midtown Manhattan after a series of performances from a-listers in front of the towering tree. Those who can’t be there in person can catch all of the celebrities and festivities by watching\u00a0Christmas in Rockefeller Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n RELATED:\u00a0Everything To Know About the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree<\/a><\/p>\n There are also several Christmas specials that were filmed in New York that will air later this season, giving those who are nostalgic for the city’s holiday magic a chance to feel like they’re a part of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out how and when to watch NBC’s New York City-set holiday specials, from Christmas in Rockefeller Center<\/a>, to A Saturday Night Live<\/a> Christmas, and Jimmy Fallon<\/a>‘s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n How to watch NBC’s New York City-set holiday specials\u00a0CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER<\/a><\/p>\n When:\u00a0Wednesday, December 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. on NBC, and simulcast on Peacock<\/p>\n What:\u00a0Hosted by\u00a0Reba McEntire<\/a>, the dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises, and the lighting of the world\u2019s most famous Christmas tree remains one of the holiday season\u2019s most anticipated events.\u00a0<\/p>\n Musical guests set to perform at the tree lighting include Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bubl\u00e9, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, the Radio City Rockettes and\u00a0Gwen Stefani<\/a>. Also look out for a festive performance from the Rockettes<\/a>, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n Besides hosting the tree-lighting special, McEntire will also be performing throughout the evening in Rockefeller Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n And NBC\u2019s\u00a0TODAY\u00a0anchors\u00a0Savannah Guthrie<\/a>,\u00a0Craig Melvin<\/a>, and\u00a0Al Roker<\/a>\u00a0will make special appearances throughout the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n JIMMY FALLON\u2019S HOLIDAY SEASONING SPECTACULAR<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Wednesday, December 17, from 9 to 10 p.m. on NBC<\/p>\n What:\u00a0Jimmy Fallon<\/a> searches for the holiday spirit in New York, exploring a surreal and magical apartment building where behind every door, a different celebrity joins him for a performance from his festive holiday album,\u00a0Holiday Seasoning.<\/p>\n The star-studded lineup of guests this year includes Meghan Trainor, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, JB Smoove, Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, The Roots, \u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic and more.<\/p>\n A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE<\/a> CHRISTMAS<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Thursday, December 18, from 9 to 11 p.m. on NBC (encore on Monday, December 22 at 9 p.m.)<\/p>\n What:\u00a0Just as it does every year, the iconic late-night program that’s filmed at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches for this holiday special.<\/p>\n Find out which sketches will make the cut this year. Popular segments that have been part of the special in prior years include\u00a0Steve Martin’s Holiday Wish<\/a>, Santa’s My Boyfriend<\/a>\u00a0(featuring Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Kristin Wiig singing), and\u00a0Adam Sandler singing his “Hanukkah Song”<\/a> during\u00a0Weekend Update With Norm MacDonald.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We get it\u00a0\u2014 there’s no place like New York City for the holidays. 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