Sak’s Stuns the World – NO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS?!?!?!?!

Lovers of “all things Christmas” were stunned this morning by this news: the New York store Saks Fifth Avenue says the flagship store on 5th avenue, across from the iconic 30 Rockefeller Center, will not be hosting its annual holiday light show this year!

According to a statement, a spokesperson said the light show will not happen due to “changes in its approach to the holiday windows” for the flagship’s 100th anniversary.

Well, as you can see above, this holiday display was incredible – 7 stories high and look at this video:

The company did say that their traditional “holiday window displays” will still be on display later this month.

“In our 100th year, which also marks the anniversary of the flagship, we are celebrating the season by honoring the architectural significance of this iconic building, elegantly illuminating the facade and framing the holiday windows, as well as highlighting the fashion for which Saks Fifth Avenue is known. Saks’ holiday windows will be on display starting in late November,” the statement said in part.

Here’s another look at what will be missing this holiday season:

Very sad news…but right across the street you will still see this:

30 Rock’s Christmas Tree Will Be Back!

This is the annual holiday tree that will be lit for 2024 in the next two weeks…it will be there and you will magic like this:

It’s so magical!

While you are in New York, try to see some of the fall foliage as it changes color in Central Park:

Check out what social media shared, and what I captured in person in Central Park – just click here:

I also shared this story of an incredible sight I came across after a big rainstorm in Central Park – again, in Central Park!

This is water from “The Lake” in Central Park!

Click here to see some video of a very colorful overflow!

And of course, the lake is where I come across these guys:

The lake is full of Turtles – hungry ones!

Click here to see how they come out of the water for food!

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