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What Is WinterFest?

For millions of people, the most magical time of the year begins in December and lasts into March. Though December is often characterized as the holiday season, it also marks the start of winter. WinterFest is a celebration of this festive time, and there are events to enjoy across North America. WinterFest is the name […]
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Second Graders Spread Kindness At Tooker Avenue

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District Second graders in Ms. Will’s class at Tooker Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District recently participated in a social-emotional learning activity centered around the holidays. After reading “A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree,” the students brainstormed different ways to be kind this holiday season […]
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Harborfields Music Department Gifts Season’s Greetings

Photos courtesy of Harborfields Central School District The Harborfields Music Department made its presence felt throughout the community during the December ramp-up to the holiday season. Practically ubiquitous in a three-week span, students and faculty appeared at the Greenlawn Civic Association tree lighting and menorah lighting, the Harborfields Alliance for Community
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Stock The Pantry With Holiday Baking Ingredients

Many holiday traditions begin with family and friends gathered in the kitchen or around the dinner table. Food is an integral part of celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah, and key components of each holiday are tied exclusively to food. Come the holiday season, many people gather to make delicious desserts for holiday dinners or even […]
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Craft An Entire Day Around Tree Shopping

Though retailers may begin playing holiday tunes shortly after Halloween, for many people, no date on the calendar marks the beginning of the holiday season better than the day they pick up their Christmas tree. There are many different ways to acquire a Christmas tree. Some people prefer artificial Christmas trees that can be stored […]