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The XP Guide: December 2024

December is here, and it’s turning the holiday hype all the way up. Forget just holing up with chestnuts roasting on an open fire — this month is packed with next-level experiences that’ll have you embracing the festive frenzy. From dazzling holiday events to the world’s most buzzed-about art fair, there’s enough magic to help us end this long, strange year on a high note. Keep reading for all the experiential inspo you need, including how our XP Land XLISTERS are setting the scene everywhere from a pop-up in NYC to the closing night of The Eras tour in Vancouver. HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes: Throughout December; NYC A classic NYC tradition since 1933, the "Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes," is a 90-minute extravaganza at Radio City Music Hall featuring over 140 performers, including the iconic Rockettes, delivering dazzling dance numbers like the classic "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." Running annually from late November through early January, the show masterfully blends singing, dancing and humor with timeless scenes, creating an unforgettable holiday experience. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: December 4; NYC New York’s biggest holiday celeb, the...