Captions on the windows set the scene for the story to unfold. In addition, on the store s 34th Street side windows, Macy s pays tribute to the timeless magic created by Miracle on 34th Street . The windows feature the beloved characters of Santa, Susan, Mrs. Walker, Fred Weaver, and the stellar cast of actors and actresses who portrayed them, including Maureen O Hara, William Frawley, John Payne and Natalie Wood. I Want For Christmas. Hand-crafted, these beautiful and unique windows took over 1,600 hours to complete.
Incredible Jugglers are also on hand to dazzle the audience with their unbelievable dexterity.
Barney's New York Barney s New York travels back in time to celebrate the season with a special series of time capsule holiday windows. Five different room settings depict a living room decked out for Christmas in the style of the 1940s 1950s, 1960s 1970s and 1980s. Designed by Creative Director Simon Doonan, each window is filled with furniture, memorabilia and period tchotchkes. In addition, students from New York s Fashion Institute of Technology portray a live couple in each of the windows. Barney s has also invited New York store and street spectators to vote on which couple they think is the grooviest.