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Holiday Happenings

"Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." ~ Charles M. Schulz

Welcome to our Holiday issue of Seasons® Magazine! Now mailed to 100,000 homes and businesses across Long Island, we are celebrating our fourth year of showcasing the best of Long Island. Thank you to all of our readers for their continued support, as well as our loyal merchants - we look forward to continuing to serve your community as 2017 draws to a close.

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The Holidays are a time of festive happenings for the entire family to enjoy, and our calendar of events includes everything from a host of tree lightings to old-fashioned Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations to holiday house tours, and even a few toasts to the New Year.

Of course, New York City is brimming with holiday spirit as well! For those looking to stroll the city streets, we have compiled a guide to your favorite window displays. If taking in a performance is more your style, pick up tickets to see The Nutcracker or The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The Winter Village is up and running at Bryant Park, and the rink at Rockefeller Center will be brimming with ice skaters by the time you read this.

Our Seasonal Selections have returned, featuring recipes for "No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pie" and "Double Chocolate Chip Cookies." The holidays are a time full of guests and gatherings, and having a delectable dessert on hand is always helpful.

No issue of Seasons® would be complete without our helpful hints on how to make these next few months a success, from decking the halls and creating inviting spaces for entertaining in your home, to shopping for presents and packaging gifts in a memorable way for your loved ones.

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The Holiday season is one that tends to fly by faster than Santa's sleigh, so be sure to take a moment to appreciate all the magic that surrounds you.

We hope that you find the content in the pages of this magazine helpful as you create memories to last a lifetime.

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Until next time, Happy Holidays . . . we wish you a season filled with peace, love and joy as you celebrate this special time of year with family and friends.

See you in 2018!

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Holiday Gift-Wrapping Tips and Tricks

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fter all the holiday presents have been purchased, the task of wrapping can begin. Although some people find wrapping is relaxing and provides a chance to embrace one’s artistic flair, many others find wrapping gift after gift becomes tedious quite fast.

While there are no statistics on just how many gifts the average person purchases over the course of the holiday season, the National Retail Federation says the average consumer will spend around $800 on all things holiday. That means there will be a lot of gifts to wrap before the big exchange. Those who want to make gift-wrapping less tedious this holiday season can consider these ideas to streamline the process: Gather All Supplies

Choose the Right Location Always wrap on a large, flat and sturdy surface. Avoid wrapping on a carpet, which will give gift wrap a wrinkled look and increase the amount of time needed to wrap.

Square It Up If you are a master at wrapping rectangular or square gifts but fail when presents are oddly shaped, place misshapen gifts into boxes and then wrap the boxes. Gift bags also can be used for such gifts, but wrapped boxes may look more appealing under the tree.

bags. Or wrap the gift in twine and add a sprig of evergreen for a rustic look. Children can even use markers or crayons to create their own designs on gifts, personalizing even further.

with ribbon and a tag for extra flair.

Fabric bends and moves, making it more forgiving for oddly shaped gifts as well.

Stock Up on Paper Shopping Bags On your next trip to Trader Joes or Whole Foods, bring home more than organic produce. Walk away with paper bags and free gift wrap. Craft a DIY stamp roller or handmade stamps to dress up plain brown

Diversify Gifts Identify each recipient’s gifts by wrapping in a different color or style.

Just jot down the key to decoding the wrapping, and you’ll save time on individual gift tags.

Fabric Over Paper If you think gift wrap is wasteful, think about repurposing fabric into beautiful wrapping for presents. A square of leftover fabric, a piece of a t-shirt or even a portion of a sweater that has seen better days can be transformed into an innovative package for gift-giving.

Tie the gathered ends into a bow and skip the tape as well. Dress up

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table near your wrapping area to hold the supplies so they don’t get in the way.

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Baking Shortcuts for Time-Pressed Entertainers

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is the season for baking cookies, cakes and other treats. However, during the holiday rush, it’s easy to get sidetracked or tired, and perhaps even a little bit overwhelmed by all the things to do in such a short period of time. Holiday baking doesn’t have to add to seasonal stress. With these tips and shortcuts, there will be plenty of sweet treats for the family: Stick with Tested Recipes Although holiday bakers may want to branch out a bit with their culinary creativity, recipes that have previously been prepared with great success can take some of the work out of holiday baking. Preparing recipes you recall preparing in the past is much easier than trying something new. If you’d like, add sparkle to old standards, such as decorating oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies with colored sprinkles.

Cookies are Fast-Baking Did you know that cookies were originally made to test oven temperatures? Culinary historians say that cookies were first made to

baking staples, such as vanilla and almond extracts, baking powder/ soda, molasses and confectioner’s sugar.

test if an oven was hot enough to bake other goods. Today, cookies can be whipped up in mere minutes.

Make a batch of dough and then freeze or refrigerate it, thawing it when the time comes to bake. Also, think about baking one day and decorating the next if pressed for time.

Don’t Bake from Scratch Not all recipes need to be made from scratch. Boxed cake mixes can be embellished and turned into delicious desserts without much fuss. Substitute melted butter for oil, buttermilk for water, and add an extra egg for a rich cake.

Embrace Colored Candy Melts Icing can be tricky to master. Simply heating colored candy melts and pouring over cakes or painting onto cookies can add festive appeal to desserts. Candy melts even come in many different colors and can be combined to achieve the tint desired.

Mix in chocolate chips or nuts or experiment with garnishes for a festive look.

Parchment Paper is Key Line cookie sheets or cake pans with parchment paper for easy dessert release and quick cleanup.

Parchment paper and even foil can help lift cakes or cookie bars out of pans so they look neat and do not stick.

Keep Ingredients in Top Form Don’t let poorly performing ingredients or a lack of supplies be your undoing. Butter can be softened quickly in the microwave when needed for recipes. Eggs can be brought to room temperature by allowing them to sit in a bowl of warm water. Ensure that brown sugar stays soft by putting a piece of sliced bread in the container.

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he latter part of the year is full of social engagements with family and friends. Pew Research Center says 92 percent of all Americans plan to celebrate Christmas as a holiday, with 69 percent using it as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

While many social occasions

surrounding Christmas are anticipated for months in advance, unexpected pop-ins are also the norm this time of year. Rather than being caught off guard, individuals can take steps to prepare for unexpected guests: Have food available. Even if guests pop in for a little while, it’s nice to be

Cue the playlist. Put together a playlist of favorite holiday music that will provide the ideal ambiance should guests ring your doorbell.

Thanks to services like Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora, holiday music that fills a home with the sweet sounds of the season is now always accessible.

able to offer them something to eat.

Keep cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, pretzels and other snacks on hand. Make-ahead, crowd-friendly foods can be prepared and frozen.

Casseroles, pasta dishes and stews are hearty and can serve in a pinch when unexpected visitors arrive.

Simply take out to defrost and heat up. Keep cookies in air-tight tins and purchase a premade frozen pie to serve, if necessary.

In a pinch, you can always order out, but over time the cost of having food delivered can add up.

Keep things neat. Set aside a closet or space that can serve as a catch-all where errant items can quickly be stored should guests arrive. Gather loose toys, books or stray papers in a basket and then stash the basket in the closet until guests depart. Routinely empty the dishwasher so dirty dishes left in the sink can be quickly loaded before guests arrive.

Keep the bar stocked.

Toasting to a happy holiday season is the norm during this time of year. Toasting requires hosts have some spirits on hand. Stock the bar with a few staples, such as red and white wine, vodka, rum, whiskey and mixers. Also, you may just want to create a signature or seasonal cocktail that can be served when guests arrive, such as a spiced punch or a holiday eggnog.

Create an aromatic atmosphere.

Scented candles that evoke the aromas of the season can refresh stale indoor air. Butter cookie-, apple pie- and cinnamon-scented candles can make it seem like you just finished some holiday baking.

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t the tip of the North Pole resides a jolly man who collects letters from children asking him to deliver all of their hearts’ desires. Although Santa Claus does a thorough job of making sure children’s treats are delivered on the same night, sometimes he needs assistance with reading and responding to the thousands upon thousands of letters sent to him each year. That is why he often relies on an extensive list of helpers to handle much of his holiday correspondence.

The Universal Postal Union, an intergovernmental organization that coordinates postal policies across 192 member nations, indicates that 1,350,000 letters to Santa were sent

by Canadians, while Americans sent more than one million and Britains mailed roughly 800,000 such letters in 2012, the most recent year from which figures are available.

To account for the staggering number of letters sent, various post offices and postal programs were established to help Santa with the task of tackling children’s wish lists.

According to the Smithsonian, the practice of writing to St. Nick dates back more than 150 years.

Early depictions of Santa show him as a disciplinarian. The first Christmastime Santa letters were actually sent by Santa, rather than the other way around. Such letters encouraged children to be good boys and girls. Eventually, an illustration by Thomas Nast depicted “Santaclaussville, N.P.” as Santa’s address, providing children with a place where they could send their correspondences to the big guy in red.

In Canada, children can address letters to Santa and use the postal code H0H, 0H0. In 2016, the USPS instituted a new letter-writing option that enables parents or guardians to include a personalized response letter back to children who address letters to Santa. The package can be postmarked to: North Pole Postmark Postmaster, 4141 Postmark Drive, Anchorage, AK 99530-9998.

Many other letters to Santa end up routing to various post offices where thousands of volunteer “elves” can adopt letters and make children’s wishes come true. A “Letters to

• Make sure you’ve been nice and well-behaved.

Santa” program enables children in serious need to get items that can help keep them safe and happy.

Parents may also investigate a number of services that will provide letters from Santa, Mrs. Claus or elves for nominal fees. These letters can be personalized with details.

Santa has even gone high-tech with personalized videos and pictures as well. A quick web search can yield the instructions on how prospective helpers can get started.

Children can improve their chances of letters being read and received, with these tips:

• Ask Santa how he has been and engage in some polite conversation.

• Politely ask for the toys you’d like.

Understand that Santa is busy, so keep the list brief.

• Thank Santa in advance for his kindness. Hopefully, he’ll have time to reply.

• Write and mail the letter as early as possible, as things tend to get busy as Christmas nears.

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Gifting Ideas for Budget-Conscious Families

The National Retail Federation reports that retail sales in November and December of 2016 reached $658.3 billion, marking a 4 percent increase over the same period a year prior. For budget-conscious families, entering the holiday spending fray can have lasting effects that cast a pall over their finances for months to come.

Staying within budget is not impossible during the holiday season. It might take a little creativity and discussion among family members, but there are ways to exchange gifts and avoid debt this holiday season: Embrace a “Secret Santa” exchange. Large families can save money by engaging in a Secret Santa exchange. Rather than asking each member of the family to buy gifts for one another, a Secret Santa

exchange asks each participant to pick a name out of a hat and then only buy gifts for that person. This is a great way to save both money and time, and it saves participants from the potential hassle of returning gifts after the season.

Establish spending limits.

Whether families embrace a Secret Santa exchange or not, they can save money by agreeing on a spending limit for each gift. Families participating in a Secret Santa exchange can set their spending limits a little higher than those families who will be buying gifts for multiple people.

come and gone and there’s more room in the budget.

Connect with your creative side.

In lieu of purchasing a gift made by someone else, make your own gift. Skilled crafters can create a one-of-a-kind gift out of supplies they already have on hand, while woodworkers can follow suit. Such gifts are thoughtful and inexpensive,

and they will likely prove more memorable than another video game or sweater.

Budget-conscious families don’t have to sit out of holiday gift exchanges, as there are plenty of creative ways to express your love and appreciation for family without breaking the bank.

Share experiences in lieu of exchanging gifts. Adults tend to be more difficult to shop for than children, as many adults can simply buy their own gadgets, clothing and other items commonly given during the holiday season. To save money, adults can forgo gifting traditional gifts to one another, instead resolving to provide an experience for a loved one. Invite a loved one over for a homecooked meal or offer to take a family member out to dinner once the holiday season has

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Even if space is at a premium, all it takes is a little ingenuity to entertain successfully: 1. Put nonessential furniture and other decor away. It’s impossible for would-be holiday hosts to move all of their belongings out of their homes to create entertaining space. But hosts can certainly cut down on clutter. Check out the flow of a room and then move pieces around as needed to open up floor space. Push tables or large pieces of furniture up against walls. Swap out armchairs for folding chairs.

Stow knick-knacks in bedrooms or in closets.

2. Put benches and wide ledges to use. Narrow benches, such as those common to picnic tables, can seat three or four comfortably. Do not discount deep window ledges as potential seats, as these areas can be made more comfortable with pillows or cushions.

3. Collapse tables after meals. If a sit-down dinner is the goal, set up tables accordingly. Then break down the tables afterward to free up more space. Serve small desserts that can be easily transported from room to room.

4. Use islands and countertops.

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When entertaining a lot of guests, set up an all-purpose counter island and add barstools. This can be an area for food prep, eating and entertaining.

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Encourage guests to spread out by setting up intimate spots in various rooms. This way guests won’t feel the need to congregate in the same space. Bistro tables in a den, a few floor pillows in front of the fireplace and stools by a kitchen island will create conversation areas.

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There will be a 10K/5K/1-mile run, beginning and ending at Babylon Town Hall.

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Kick off the holiday season by helping decorate the holiday tree. Bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang.

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The Montauk Historical Society will once again adorn the Lighthouse with thousands of white lights for the holiday season. The celebration will include holiday music and caroling.

Santa has also promised to make an appearance. Gate opens at 4:00 p.m., with the lighting after sunset. The tower climb will be closed. The lights will remain on every night until Sunday, January 1st, 2018.

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Join in a sing-a-long of traditional holiday carols while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus, who will light the tree for the 2017 holiday season. Hot beverages will be served outside after Santa lights the tree.

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All town residents are invited to attend this popular holiday event, featuring gifts for children, costumed characters, musical entertainment and refreshments for all.

Belmont Lake Holiday Tree Lighting Saturday, December 2nd at 4:15 p.m.

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Patrons walk through a winter wonderland on their way to the main area for the tree lighting on the front lawn of the headquarters building.

In addition to the holiday music and tree lighting by Santa Claus, there will be an ice sculptor, roving carolers, refreshments and fireworks.

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The Village of Port Jefferson will magically transform into the Dickensian era, with streets filled with roaming characters such as Father Christmas, Dickens Mayor, Scrooge, the Town Crier and the beloved chimney sweeps. Featuring ice skating at the Village Center, an a cappella performance by choirs and harmony groups, Nutcracker performances, magic shows by The Great Wizard of the North, and many fine musical performances by area musicians.

In addition, this year’s festival will feature Theater Three’s 34th annual production of A Christmas Carol. The Santa Parade is Sunday, December 3rd, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Tree Lighting at the Planting Fields Arboretum Friday, December 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Carolers will kick off the festivities singing on the south side of the Camelia Greenhouse, followed by Santa Claus arriving to light the holiday tree. Patrons can view the first floor of Coe Hall’s exquisite interior and enjoy the view of the spectacular poinsettia display in the main greenhouse, then meet Santa in the Hay Barn.

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Theme: Presidential Christmas Celebrations – tour each room and hear how different presidents celebrated the holidays with their family traditions.

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Saturday, December 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Back in 1953, Pilot Snow (a.k.a. “Flying Santa”) flew his plane past the Fire Island Lighthouse and left a package of holiday gifts for the Lighthouse Keeper and his family. Relive this historic event!

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Festivities include music, free noisemakers, a street dance party and Grucci Grand Illuminations. All attending are invited to continue the celebration at the town’s restaurants before or after this celebration.

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Seasonal Selections No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pie

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The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including delicious foods. While Thanksgiving turkeys or Christmas geese will be found on many a table this holiday season, baked goods and desserts are what many people look forward to this time of year.

Holiday hosts with a lot on their plates might not have the time to prepare homemade baked goods for their guests. Thankfully, the following recipe for Chocolate-Strawberry Pie can be prepared in just 15 minutes, all without turning on the oven:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and halved • 1 store-bought (or homemade) chocolate cookie pie crust • 2⁄3 cup sugar • 1⁄4 cup cornstarch • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 1⁄4 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger • 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg • Pinch of kosher or sea salt • 6 large egg yolks • 21⁄2 cups half-and-half • 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped • 1⁄2 tablespoon rum extract • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Additional strawberries for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Place the strawberry halves in a single layer in the bottom of the pie crust.

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, ginger, nutmeg and salt over medium heat.

Whisk in the egg yolks to create a thick paste.

Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

In a food processor or blender, purée the kiwi fruit with the juice, syrup and sugared zest. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.

Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Or, to freeze without an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a 9-inch nonreactive square pan. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze just until solid, 2 to 3 hours.

Add the chocolate and whisk until combined. Add the rum and vanilla extracts. Cool the mixture for 4 minutes.

Scrape out into an electric mixer or food processor and process briefly until light and fluffy.

Serve at once or transfer to a container, cover, and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Pour the filling over the strawberries and up to the top of the crust. Chill the pie for 2 hours or until set.

At serving time, garnish with a lime wedge to squeeze over each serving.

Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes about 12 large cookies

Many people enjoy baking come the holiday season, and perhaps no dish is more synonymous with holiday baking than cookies. Children leave cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, while adults may indulge and enjoy an extra cookie or two at family gatherings or holiday office parties.

Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, so bakers have an array of options at their disposal when planning their holiday menus. Chocolate chip cookies may be among the most popular types of cookies, and bakers who want to capitalize on that popularity while giving loved ones something a little different may want to try the following recipe for “Double Chocolate Chip Cookies”...

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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 5 tablespoons light brown sugar, sifted 1 large egg, beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla essence or chocolate extract (see note) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup (or more) dark and white (or milk) chocolate chips (or roughly chopped chocolate) A heavy, nonstick baking sheet

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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla essence.

Sift the flour with the cocoa and salt in a small bowl. Fold into the egg mixture with the chocolate chips.

Place 4 heaping tablespoonsful of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Press down and spread out to about 1⁄4-inch thick with the back of a wet spoon or with dampened fingers (you may like to scatter some more chocolate chips over the top). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 EDITION NINE

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To free up more space for presents, place a narrow tree stand inside of a waterproof planting container. Place the tree inside. This will provide a more streamlined look that’s neater than a tree skirt.

The more lights the better, especially on dense trees.

For a whimsical approach, match the tree decor to home decor and the color of furniture.

Germans who decorated trees inside of their homes are credited with starting Christian Christmas tree traditions during the 16th century.

Early Americans were late to adopt Christmas trees because early Puritan settlers thought the tradition as well as carols and other concepts - were Pagan influences. It took the popularity of England’s Queen Victoria and her German Prince Albert appearing around a decorated Christmas tree to eventually win over much of Europe, Canada and the United States.

Make handcrafted ornaments with the whole family.

Hang the most delicate pieces toward the top where they won’t be disturbed.

Step back and enjoy your handiwork, which will also give you a chance to find any blank spots that need filling in.

Tree trimming is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the holiday season, and there are no rules other than safety guidelines when it comes to decorating.

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In homage of the first German Christmas trees, decorate with natural ingredients, such as berries and pinecones. Also, use apples, nuts and marzipan candies.

Trees are very popular today. According to StatisticsBrain, 10 million artificial trees are sold in the United States each year, while 34.5 million real trees are sold annually.

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Giving the Gift of Charity

Historically, religious groups receive the largest share of charitable donations. However, education-based charities and human services charities also received a large percentage of donations in 2016, says Giving USA’s 2017 Annual Report on Philanthropy.

Giving can be a year-round occurrence, but philanthropy tends to rise during the holiday season when people are feeling charitable. Some people even turn their charitable efforts into gifts for loved ones. The following are some gift ideas that can benefit the recipient, the person doing the giving and a third-party group as well: Real Estate Donating real estate can be an option for the person who has a piece of property or a home they no longer need. Rather than face taxes on the property once it’s been sold, donating it to an organization or individual represents a charitable offering, and in some cases, may be eligible for a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the real estate. Giving a plot of land or transferring a deed to a home to someone worthy can make

for a memorable, life-altering gift.

Educational Bequest A donation to a university or other school may help pay the tuitions of future students. Some philanthropists like to fund particular renovations at their alma maters or fund scholarships for students looking to work in a particular industry.

Charitable Trust or Stocks A charitable trust is a great way to transfer wealth to heirs or simply provide a stream of income over the years. Individuals can establish a period of time during which the assets are held in a trust and when those assets can be accessed.

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Wednesday, November 29th 30 Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th and 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues 212.332.6868 www.RockefellerCenter.com The 2017 tree will be lit for the first time, with live performances from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tens of thousands will crowd the sidewalks for the event and hundreds of millions will watch it live across the globe. The Tree will remain lit and can be viewed until 9:00 p.m. on January 7th.

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Fifth Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets 212.753.2261 www.SaintPatricksCathedral.org The Cathedral is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. It is open until 7:00 p.m. on the night of the Rockefeller Center tree lighting.

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