one more, kath. >> this lady's from florida. oh, shoot. the last one. so sorry. here you go. this year the rockefeller christmas tree is from new york, oneonta. what's the city's nickname? >> city of the stars, b. >> oh. >> it was c. it was c, yeah. >> that's all right. >> city -- of the hills. >> city of the hills. >> okay. >> mark, you're back in a couple minutes with fellow merrymakers singing a fun holiday tune. guys, we're so happy to have them in the studio today. and treat yourself to a spa day every day with award-winning

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we brought you the best in hair and makeup and now on this final day of our second annual beauty awards it's all about the skin care. >> yeah. we teamed up -- with "people" of the best in beauty. hundreds of drug store products, tried and tested by "today" and people staffers. now it's time to reveal the winners while we soak it up -- >> all: in the suds. >> leading the way, "today" contributor jill martin, "people" style and beauty director andrea lavinthal. hello, ladies. >> hello, in the jacuzzi. >> so comfy. >> glamorous morning but our final day. >> oh, what? >> super excited. it's all skin today. how to get your skin

>> the first product? >> okay. we're going to start with simple. our little cabinet here. this is hydrating cleansing oil. this is to get your makeup off at night. you put it on dry skin. >> called simple. >> i like this brand. >> really got everything off and left your skin moisturized. >> you said every day? >> every day. >> love it. >> leaves skin beautiful. next? >> next is our winning exfoliating cleanser. uses baking soda. great if you have a little oily skin. leaves pores nice and clean but not feeling tight. >> baking soda, like vinegar. it's just so good. >> it's a little scent but lovely. cleanses your skin. no tightness. >> i like a scent. i don't like it unscented. >> okay. >> all right. what's next? >> okay, hodi. >> day cream. talking yesterday about how great sometimes it is to use drug store products and not

they work. this, our tester said, really works. it really works. this is spf 30 for chest, neck and face. a lot of women avoid putting cream, not even avoid, forget, on their neck and chest. and really shows aging. >> a good one. >> our tester said this really moisturized and made them feel good and refreshed. >> seems like a much more expensive. >> and smells so good. >> a good texture to it. >> roc. >> i like it. >> ladies, no excuse not to wear sunscreen, thanks to -- >> hoda! >> spf 60. 60! >> 60? >> oil-free, it's clear. >> just stay in the house. [ laughter ] >> yeah, right? >> i know it's a big deal. >> it's not greasy. it goes on completely light. won't mess up your makeup. no excuse. >> oh, yeah. okay. >> you've got to wear sunscreen. >> a good one. >> are you going to use it, hoda?

ah-ha. >> avino restorative night cream. the tester said this was so great, because they woke up, and went to sleep feeling totally refreshed and moisturized. you see how moisturizing it feels. >> put it on me? >> i've got it -- >> all on my -- >> star ingredient, blackberry. >> like butter. >> silky! >> oh, smells -- ooh, i love a scent. >> i like that. >> like that. >> all these cost under what, ladies? >> so affordable. the most expensive, like $24.99. all under $25. >> is that all? >> not even close. guy, looks like a basic bar soap. dove dry oil beauty bar, no basic. the most luxurious bar soap. smell it. like an expensive perfume, right? it's creamy in your hand. you lather it, the lather is so rich and creamy. >> look at the band going -- you

>> smell this. after you use it. two more left. wet skin moisturizer. i've been using this. a lot of people forget to moisturize when you get out of the shower and are wet. put it on. don't have to towel dry or anything. absorbs right into your skin and really works. >> the last product? >> sally hansen airbrush sun, not streaky, doesn't smell. leaves you bronzed and beautiful. >> are you sure it doesn't smell like fritos? >> we have before and after. my pal did half her body. look at the difference. not streaky. >> shop these items, award-winning comparisons body products head to today.com/style or pick up the latest issue of "people" magazine on newsstands now. >> the rest of your day will be merry and bright, the band of merrymakers take our stage! >> pump up the volume, you guys. they're next, and they're a

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that the weather has real influences on, that's why it's amazing out there. >> what it means for me is it lets the world know what's happening at the weather channel. >> i think what makes the weather channel's coverage unique is that we are meteorologists. we know what's going on with the weather. and that makes a tremendous difference. >> somebody just walks up to you in the field and says, thanks for being there. we're so glad you were here to take us through it. >> we have a charge. we have a responsibility. we have a drive to provide information to people to help them, help the communities stay safe. it matters so much. >> when you start linking the people side up to the weather and the science and the data, it starts to drive home the importance of what we do. >> i love weather. >> i do love weather. >> i love the weather. and, you know, i love working with people who love the weather. this is what we love to do. >> every single day is going to

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>> announcer: the citi concert series on "today" is proudly presented to you by citi. no matter how hard we try, they refuse to leave the building! [ laughter ] >> talking about the talented singers and musicians, band of merrymakers. >> lingering around the studio for hours. we are so, so happy you stayed with us. about to sing a song off their album -- >> all: "welcome to our christmas party." >> around you five seconds you realize it is a party. huh, kevin? >> so much merriment with band of merrymakers. it's intoxicating and contagi contagious. the midst of a whirlwind tour. tomorrow night, b.b. king's here in new york city. december 15th, world famous troubadour in los angeles, california. >> fantastic. >> what are you going to sing

>> we're going to sing "holiday in l.a." >> in new york! >> you like that? >> band of merrymakers! ? oh, oh, oh-oh, holiday in l.a. ? oh, oh, oh-oh ? oh, oh, oh-oh, holiday in l.a. ? the sun is rising on the pch, there ain't a cloud in the sky ? candy canes are hanging red and white from the hollywood sign ? where every day is a movie, all the wishes come true ? the sun on our face can burn up the sleighs, cruising down the freeway ? ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh ? but it's a holiday in l.a., oh-oh ?

? and the sun never sets until we celebrate a holiday in l.a. ? oh-oh, a holiday in l.a. ? oh-oh, oh-oh ? the lords leaping down on venice beach ? there ain't a cloud in the sky jack frost nipping at his nose, melts them every time ? and singing with brian wilson, mistletoe in the dew ? and gingerbread, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ? well, it's a holiday, oh-oh in l.a. ? it's a holiday, oh-oh, in l.a. ? when the sun never sets and we

oh-oh, a holiday in l.a. ? oh-oh, oh-oh, whew ? never raining, everybody's singing when you get that feeling ? then you'll know ? it's a holiday, oh-oh, in l.a. ? it's a holiday, oh-oh, in l.a. where the sun never sets ? and we always celebrate ? a holiday in l.a. ? holiday, oh-oh, in l.a. ? it's a holiday, oh-oh, in l.a. where the sun never sets and it's something we celebrate ? a holiday in l.a. ?

0 holiday in l.a. snow oh-oh, oh-oh ? 0 holiday in l.a., oh-oh, oh-oh 0 holiday in l.a., oh-oh, oh-oh ? a holiday in l.a. ? >> yes! [ applause ] that was awesome! >> band of merrymakers. >> y'all were great. thank you so much. you were awesome. so fun! y'all are such fun. >> all righty. >> thank you, guys. >> merrymaking isn't over yet. >> it isn't? >> no! >> first, this is "today" on nbc. >> what hoda said. ? ? ? this is the time ? ? the time for harmony ? ? let love be the song ? ? that everybody sings ? ? fill the air with joyful noise ? ? ring the bells and raise your voice ?

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so what goodies will there be on day number three? >> about to find out who today's generous donor is. drum roll, please. >> it is -- >> all: learning resources senior project manager tom. >> happy holidays. >> hi, tom. >> i come bearing gifts. >> what do you have? >> $185,000 worth of them. >> translates to 12,000 individual educational toys and games in the hands of underprivileged children. >> so great. >> kids learn as they play, which is -- which -- sorry. >> that is what we are all about. learn as you play. >> great because you play and learn at the same time. >> right. what especially this, part of our donation. this is a robot, education learning mouse. what you can do, introduce early coding skills, coding the language of the 21st essentially, what kids are learning, and this is great for them. >> thank you, tom. >> tom, thanks for everything. >> tomorrow, celebrity elf

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