Christmas season is fast approaching and if you are anything like my friends and I, you want to cherish every moment of it.

That includes doing everything Christmas-y to make the most of the once-a-year season. Luckily, if you live close to or in New York City, there are endless opportunities to have every ounce of that holiday spirit put to good use with all of the activities available.

Skating in the City is one of the best activities to celebrate the winter season, as everyone dresses nice and warm to skate around while seeing all of the beautiful Christmas decorations and the Bryant Park tree.

You have to see the mainstream and incomparable tree that is in every Christmas movie ever. Be basic and love it; go see the tree and take that picture. It will never be overrated.

Since the Rockefeller Center tree is right next to the light show, it is so easy and worth-while to see it in front of Saks Fifth Avenue. As cheesy as it might sound, it’s astonishing how everything moves so fast whilst being able to build a story with the accompanying music.

I think we are all guilty of window shopping anyways, and now we have the perfect opportunity to do so. The windows are decked to the nines and will make you wish that you were able to have a place to wear such an elegant piece.

There’s so much buzz and happiness going on during the season, as all of the usual shops turn into their festive side. Markets are great for buying unique gifts or just looking around. Either way, I’d say check them out.

There are so many holiday themed shows on and off-Broadway that will hands-down get you in that holiday spirit. "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular", "Elf", "Holiday Inn", Dr. Suess’ "How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical", "A Christmas Story" or "White Christmas" are just some of the amazing selection that you have.