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Joy of Christmas at St. John the Divine.

Worth it, says Antonina. Founded in 1892, St. John the Divine is the fifth largest church in the world.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best Christmas shows in New York
Address
1047 Amsterdam Ave Directions
Subway
1 to Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), 5 min
Website
stjohndivine.org
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Joy of Christmas at St. John the Divine on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best things to do for Christmas in New York and Best Christmas shows in New York. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best things to do for Christmas in New YorkWorth it
  2. Best Christmas shows in New YorkWorth it

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Worth it

The orchestra and choir envelop concert goers with Christmas carols sung in symphonic splendor.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Founded in 1892, St. John the Divine is the fifth largest church in the world. The monolithic structure’s soaring ceilings and stunning stained glass windows play host to the most beautiful Christmas concert in NYC, called “Joy of Christmas”.

The orchestra and choir envelop concert goers with Christmas carols sung in symphonic splendor. The two hour performance takes place once a year (typically mid-December), so tickets are pretty hard to score.

However, if you’re lucky enough to get admitted, you’ll be in for one of the best Christmas experiences in New York City. If interested, keep an eye on the official website for tickets.

Read it on the list
  • This yearJoy of Christmas at St. John the Divineexpected
  • Checked September 18, 2026.

Where it is, and what’s near

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
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