Photos: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Macy's Herald Square Christmas Windows
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Lighting is tested for a wintry scene.
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Artist Jennifer Brickman works behind the scenes at Macy's Herald Square days before the display opens.
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Hand-sculpted Santa Claus heads.
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Working on the finer details.
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Santa's elves' command center in progress.
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Carving foam into snowscapes.
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A pair of loving reindeer destined for "Love"-themed window.
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Artist at the paint shop touch up Santa heads.
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A foam design carved out to holds screens depicting the theme "togetherness."
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Putting the finishing touches on a display in the window at Macy's Herald Square.
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Passersby seen through the window at Macy's Herald Square.
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