If you're like me, you cannot get into the Christmas spirit until right before Christmas. Every year, the stores on 5th Avenue in New York City have elaborate window displays that are the epitome of Christmas decorating. From the outrageous themes to the elegant decorations, these window displays are often planned a year in advance and are unveiled mid-November, well before Christmas. Although all of these displays may not feature traditional Christmas decorations, they are spectacular enough to get me into the Christmas spirit.

1. Macy's: Believe

The classic department store, whose flagship is in New York City, creates a traditional Christmas display in 2016.

2. Bergdorf Goodman: Destination Extraordinary

This high-end retailer that sells high fashion merchandise has a different take on Christmas with a display that features peacocks and cool tones.

3. Barneys: Love, Peace, Joy

This luxury department store takes a modern approach Christmas, featuring its clothing in a tropical setting.

4. Lord & Taylor: Enchanted Forest

Fairy tales and animals are the inspiration for this enchanting window display.

5. Henri Bendel : From Bendel With Love

This specialty store features its handbags amidst classic Christmas decorations.

6. Bloomingdale's: Lights Up A Young Mind

Lights bring this display to life, making it anything but dull and boring.

7. Saks Fifth Avenue: Land of 1,000 Delights

Candy is mixed with high fashion in this window display.

As the window displays on 5th Avenue continue to get more elaborate and creative each year, they continue to amaze with their extravagance and attention to detail. To me, it is not the holidays without these window displays, and I look forward to seeing the new displays that are unveiled each year.