Buzz·Posted on Dec 10, 201431 Reasons Christmas In New York City Ruins You For LifeIt's not the holidays without at least one trip to the Big Apple.by Matt KiebusBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink 1. Because the city lights glow brighter in December. View this photo on Instagram 2. And the subway performers take their game to a new level. View this photo on Instagram 3. Because even the ever-stoic library lions get into the holiday spirit. View this photo on Instagram 4. Because even office buildings become slightly tolerable for the season. View this photo on Instagram 5. Because the ornaments on 6th Avenue are literally larger than life. View this photo on Instagram 6. Seriously, LOOK how freakin' big they are! View this photo on Instagram 7. Because the decorations in Rolf's are insane...ly festive. View this photo on Instagram 8. Because the markets... View this photo on Instagram 9. And seeing It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen at IFC. View this photo on Instagram 10. Because FAO Schwarz will make you feel like a kid again. View this photo on Instagram 11. Because every street you turn down looks like a Christmas postcard... View this photo on Instagram 12. From Bryant Park... View this photo on Instagram 13. To the Palace Hotel... View this photo on Instagram 14. To street-side Christmas tree sales... View this photo on Instagram 15. And even Bloomberg headquarters. View this photo on Instagram 16. Because the subtle charm of Grand Central Station... View this photo on Instagram 17. And the glorious gaudiness of Brooklyn's Dyker Heights. View this photo on Instagram 18. Because the quiet beauty of the Financial District when it's deserted. View this photo on Instagram 19. Because The Rockettes... View this photo on Instagram 20. And The Nutcracker. View this photo on Instagram 21. Because the gorgeous decorations at the jewelry stores no one can afford. View this photo on Instagram 22. Because Saks Fifth Avenue's light show at night. View this photo on Instagram 23. And Macy's windows. View this photo on Instagram 24. Because these INCREDIBLE Salvation Army workers. View this photo on Instagram 25. Because The Plaza looks just as majestic as when Kevin McCallister first visited. View this photo on Instagram 26. Because snow-covered Park Slope stoops. View this photo on Instagram 27. And nostalgic MTA cars. View this photo on Instagram 28. Because neighborhood welcome signs... View this photo on Instagram 29. Because ice skating in Central Park... View this photo on Instagram 30. And every building that seems to ooze Christmas charm. View this photo on Instagram 31. And because New York City simply does it bigger and better than everyone else. View this photo on Instagram