The retail stores are going all out this year in New York City with extravagant and mesmerizing window displays.

Macy's Christmas show, 2013.

Macy’s Christmas light show, 2013. Image by Jim, the Photographer / CC BY 2.0

From modernist ice displays at Barneys to a confectionary-laden wonderland at Lord and Taylor, it’s well worth taking a stroll around New York’s shops this holiday season to see these magnificent creations, even if you don’t want to go inside and deal with the hordes of holiday shoppers. Read and see more at: gothamist.com