
Let me get this front and center: I love Christmas in New York -- the lights, the crowds, the church services, all of it -- even dealing with the horror of the airports in December. But even though the tritest parts are lovable, it never hurts to also search for things that are a bit more unusual.
Here's a shortlist of places and events that are either a little under the radar or underrated. Either way, you'll have a better chance of fending off megacrowds and also soaking up a little more of true New York flavor.