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Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding big in-store crowds in November and December, creating a potentially dangerous situation during a pandemic. (Oct. 21)
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If you thought that the 2020 holidays were going to be all “bah humbug” in New York City, think again.
There will be a decorated holiday tree in Manhattan’s Bryant Park when its annual Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park opens Oct. 30, along with the ice skating rink and holiday shops, reports the Rockland/Westchester Journal News, which is part of the USA TODAY Network.
The organizers have scaled things back to be safe during the coronavirus pandemic, so there will be fewer vendors, with more space between and wider aisles throughout the park; there will be no extravagant tree lighting ceremony as in years past.
Skating at the Bryant Park Winter Village. (Photo: Elizabeth Shrier)
To help with crowding, the holiday market will have one-third fewer shops than it had in prior years for a total of about 60. Additionally, the Lodge Deck by Urbanspace restaurant will offer food and beverages outdoors. There will also be food vendors throughout the park including Bun Ramen…
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