The holiday season has arrived and there’s nothing like an electrifying display of lights to charge you up for the season and zap US with that jolly-good Christmas cheer. Luckily for us, there’s no place in the world that does holiday lights quite like US.

From the east side to the west side, dazzling displays to brilliant bulbs, sparkling city skylines to mesmerizing megawatt-lined drives, when these destinations for holiday lights flip their switches, they mark an even more spectacular holiday season, guaranteeing spectators a sparkling dose of over-the-top seasons greetings.

The Big Apple turned festive today with the arrival of Santa Claus at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The holiday atmosphere is now in full bloom. Next up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights turned on November 30.

The City is most beautiful during this time of year, with the twinkling lights along Fifth Avenue, those decorated store windows and the world famous Rockettes.

Last but not least, a global media celebration on New Year's Eve in the crossroads knows as Times Square, NYC.

TIME TO BE THANKFUL

Be thankful that we don't already have
everything we desire. If we did, then
what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when we don't know everything,
for it gives us the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for those difficult times.
During these we can grow.

Be thankful for our limitations,
because they give us ample
opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for challenges,
because it will build our
strength and character.

Be thankful for all our mistakes.
They will teach us valuable lessons.