The appearance was part of the show's Third Annual Gift Away Episode and featured performances from the wintry extravaganza.

Here is a look at some of the Wintuk performers with Ray:

[caption id="attachment_12082" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Hoops artist extraordinaire Elena Lev"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_12083" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Rachael Ray and performers from Wintuk"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_12085" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Rachael Ray and the acrobatic dogs"][/caption]
photos by David M. Russell/The Rachael Ray Show

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<i>Wintuk </i>is "playful, musical, and bursts with the energy of the city and the magic of a wonderland. This seasonal story, featuring an international cast of 50 performers from Cirque du Soleil, is back in the heart of New York City to the delight of the whole family." The show will perform through Jan. 2.

For more information and tickets, call (866) 858-0008 or visit cirquedusoleil.com/wintuk, theateratmsg.com or ticketmaster.com.