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As we head into the holiday season, we are proud to celebrate our second year of Seasons™ Magazine. Thank you to all those readers who have supported us in this endeavor - we look forward to reaching an even larger audience next year!

In this special issue of Seasons™, our wish is to feature all that Long Island has to offer during this most festive time of year. In our Holiday Happenings on Long Island, you will find a “cornucopia” of events to enjoy with family and friends, from tree lightings and holiday displays to festivals and Santa parades.

No holiday season is complete without a trip to New York City; and for those looking to take advantage of the happenings in Manhattan, we have compiled a few highlights. From Radio City to Rockefeller Center and everything in between, Things to Do and See in NYC provides a great starting point to ensure that you capture the holiday spirit while visiting the Big Apple.

Of course, nothing sets the mood like decking the halls; and our helpful hints on decorating and tips for choosing the perfect Christmas tree should make the process more manageable, as well as our feature on things to consider when hosting the holidays.

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No gathering is complete without dessert, and our recipe for French Apple Pie is the perfect treat to pop in the oven whether you’re spending the evening at home or need a homemade delicacy to bring as a guest. Another staple of the season is hot cocoa, and we have compiled a selection of tasty twists to spice up this old classic.

Let’s not forget about the annual thrill of holiday shopping! Make your list, check it twice and let us guide you on how to find the perfect presents for your family and friends without breaking the bank. Don’t miss our tips and tricks for stocking up on holiday gift wrap and our feature on homemade crafts to add that special personalized touch.

We hope you enjoy this Holiday issue of Seasons™ Magazine.

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Begin by shopping the sales.

Some people save money by stocking up on wrapping supplies at the end of the holiday season. Those who do not look so far ahead may want to buy gift wrap and bags when these items first appear on the shelves, which affords shoppers a larger selection to choose from. Although you may be tempted to go for the least expensive wrapping paper available, investing in something a little thicker may make wrapping easier, as thicker paper is less likely to tear.

Select one or two paper designs so you do not have to think too much about which paper to use for which gifts.

When shopping, also grab a substantial supply of tape because you will need a lot of it. You probably will have some nonsymmetrical shaped gifts or ones that could get swallowed up in a lot of wrapping paper.

You may want to choose bags or gift boxes to wrap such items.

Get creative with gift bags by purchasing solid-color bags and using stamps to dress up the design. This way, the wrapping looks like it was customized for each recipient. Let kids help, as they may have fun adding ribbon or bows to dress up gifts even further.

Set up a dedicated spot to tackle the wrapping. Perhaps you want to wrap everything in one sitting, or maybe you will wrap each gift as you make new purchases. Either way, keeping supplies at the ready and organized can make wrapping go more quickly. Wrapping paper and ribbon can be stored on a modified towel rack that hangs over the back of a door, or invest in a wrapping paper storage container so everything will be together when the time comes to begin wrapping.

A folding table or even an ironing rack can make for good horizontal surfaces on which to tackle the wrapping. Remember also to keep an envelope nearby with any gift receipts so that they can be included with the gifts as you wrap them.

Holiday shoppers’ work doesn’t end after gifts are purchased.

Now is the time for wrapping and stockpiling all of the supplies needed to make holiday gifts that much more attractive.

New Holiday Twists on Classic Hot Cocoa Few things are more comforting than sitting under a warm afghan and sipping a mug of steaming hot chocolate when cold wind and snow are blowing outside. Hot chocolate seems tailor-made for chilly winter evenings, providing the perfect indulgence while watching a favorite holiday film, entertaining friends around the holidays or warming up after a day spent building snowmen.

The terms “hot chocolate” and “hot cocoa” are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different beverages. Hot chocolate is made from shaved solid chocolate, which contains both cocoa and cocoa butter. Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, which alone does not constitute full chocolate. Either drink can be delicious, and many people prefer one over the other.

While traditional hot chocolate is a favorite for many, there are ways to make this beloved beverage more unique. By experimenting with flavor combinations, hot chocolate can become new again each day. The following are some flavorful ingredients you may want to try to spice up your next cup of hot chocolate: Caramel: Pair a rich, dark or semi-sweet hot chocolate with a swirl of caramel. The caramel will add sweetness and extra creaminess to the blend.

Peppermint: Peppermint and hot chocolate can make for an interesting contrast. The cooling nature of peppermint works nicely with the heat of hot chocolate, imparting a wonderful aroma as well. Melt a candy cane or mint from a restaurant in the mug and

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Coffee: Add a splash of coffee to the hot chocolate for an instant boost of caffeine and some mocha flavoring.

Whipped Cream: Create the flavor combination of a chocolate cream pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream. For a truly rich flavor, make a batch of fresh whipped cream, which will also thicken the hot chocolate.

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Melt a spoonful of peanut butter into the beverage and enjoy.

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Many shoppers run into financial trouble come the holiday season, when the temptation to overspend on holiday gifts can be tough to resist. But the following are a handful of ways shoppers can stretch their budgets and avoid going broke this holiday season:

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Come the holiday season, many people overspend on gifts for their immediate family members. Before shopping season begins, speak with members of your immediate family to discuss spending limits on gifts, agreeing that you each won’t spend more than an agreed upon amount of dollars on gifts for any one person.

Come to a consensus on a reasonable limit and urge family members not to exceed that limit no matter what.

Determine how much you can spend. Many people find themselves overextended financially come the holiday season because they never bother to sit down before the season begins to determine how much they can afford to spend.

Set some time aside before your first holiday shopping excursion to examine your finances. Such

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Go shopping with a plan.

Visiting the mall or a town shopping center without any idea of what you’re looking for is a recipe for overspending.

Put some thought and research into your holiday shopping so you aren’t spending time wandering around and buying on impulse, which can increase your chance of overspending.

The more thought you put into your shopping, the more you can comparison shop and find the best price for each gift.

Start early. If your holiday shopping list is long or if you know money will be tight come the holiday season, begin your holiday shopping early. Doing so allows you to stretch your spending out over several months as opposed to several weeks. Shopping early also gives you more time to comparison shop and find the best price.

Resist the temptation to put it all on plastic. Credit and debit cards are more convenient than cash, especially now that you can buy everything from cups of coffee to big-ticket items with the swipe of a card.

But cash can be your friend when holiday shopping, especially if you have a history of overspending during the holiday season.

Leave cards at home when holiday shopping, spending only the cash you have in your pocket.

While this may be a less convenient way to shop than you’ve grown accustomed to, it will save you the grief of large credit card bills come January.

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an examination should give you a ballpark figure of how much you can spend. Keep a tally of all of your purchases with you whenever you go shopping, updating the list with each new purchase you make. Tracking spending can help you stay within your budget.

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How to Avoid the Holiday Shopping Rush Holiday shopping can be both fun and hectic. While it’s fun to scour stores looking for can’tmiss gifts for your loved ones, shopping amongst the crowds also can prove hectic.

While online shopping has made department stores somewhat less crowded come the holiday

season, the National Retail Federation notes that online shopping during the 2014 holiday season accounted for just one-sixth of all holiday shopping. The opportunity to see and feel potential gifts in person compels many people to do the majority of their holiday shopping in-store, and there are ways for such shoppers to avoid the holiday shopping rush as they begin their quests for the perfect gifts: Shop during off-peak hours. Weekends and weeknight evenings tend to be the busiest times to go holiday shopping.

Professionals who have weekends off may put off their shopping during the week, choosing to do so on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when they have extra time to browse and comparison shop. Shopping off-peak hours, such as during weekday mornings or even early mornings

Shop local businesses. Small local businesses may not boast the inventory of larger retailers you’re liable to encounter at the mall, but local small businesses tend to deal with thinner crowds than national stores during the holiday season. Items in such businesses may be more unique than items sold at nationwide retailers, and when you shop at smaller businesses, you likely won’t be forced to hunt for parking spots or wait on long checkout lines.

on weekends, is a great way to avoid crowds. Parents of young children might want to take a morning or even a full day off of work to get their holiday shopping done so they can avoid shopping with their kids in tow. You can probably move around more quickly if you choose to shop while the kids are in school, and this also affords you time to find gifts for the kids.

Make a list. Knowing what you want to buy online can decrease the amount of time you spend wandering around malls and stores. The longer you linger without an idea of what to buy, the greater the chance you will be joined by fellow shoppers.

If possible, call stores before you leave the house to confirm if they have certain items in stock, or buy items online from retailers who offer an in-store pickup option. Checkout lines for in-store pickup items are often separated from more traditional checkout lines, further reducing your risk of waiting in long lines.

Start shopping early. Crowds only grow bigger and more impatient between Black Friday and the final days before Christmas, so shoppers who can find the time to shop before the height of the shopping season might find parking lots and checkout lines more to their liking. In addition, shopping early affords shoppers more time to find the best deals.

The holiday shopping rush hits full swing in the weeks before Christmas Day, but there are many ways shoppers can avoid the crowds.

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The holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family. Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making this one of the most festive times of the year.

Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts?

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Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what they are today.

Christmas People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator.

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From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred to as the “Three Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after his birth.

Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented.

These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him.

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the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The word “hanukkah” actually means “dedication” in Hebrew.

The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle at the temple. Even though there was only enough oil to keep a menorah’s candles burning for one day, the flames continued for eight nights.

Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a Hanukkah gift. Many Hanukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that are thoughtful and sweet. Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its place.

Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith.

Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations. However, giftsharing is not the central part of this special holiday. Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the commitments made and kept by their children.

Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations.

St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of “Santa Claus” is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions.

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Hanging Stockings with Care Mantles adorned with garland and other holiday trinkets make fireplaces come alive for Christmas. That magic is only enhanced by hanging Christmas stockings, which are just waiting to be filled with goodies for good girls and boys. Those without a fireplace often hang stockings from windowsills and stairway banisters.

No written record exists to explain the origin of hanging stockings on fireplace mantles. Despite this, many people link the tradition to a tale about St. Nicholas. As that story goes, St. Nicholas was traveling through a village when he overheard the plight of three women. They were poor, and their father could not afford an ample dowry to marry them off. Rather than have them end up spinsters, St. Nicholas secretly tossed bags of coins through a window (or down the chimney, depending on which version of the story you read or hear), and they were captured in the girls’ stockings hanging to dry by the fire. The family was

overjoyed to have received such riches.

Soon news traveled about the mysterious money in stockings, and other children left out stockings for St. Nicholas to capture their own gifts.

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But travelers whose patience is annually tried by airport security checkpoints and holiday traffic jams can employ several strategies to make holiday travel more palatable: Let apps do your legwork.

Technology has made life easier in many ways, and smartphone apps can even help travelers make holiday travel less stressful. Many free apps provide smartphone and tablet users with real-time flight information and even provide travelers with flight status alerts.

Travelers or men and women trusted with picking up family and friends at the airport can check gate assignments, delays and cancellations and even follow the flight’s progress.

And it’s not just air travelers who can put their apps to work for them. Drivers who are on a budget can download apps that find the cheapest gas in a given city or postal code. Traveling apps are quite popular, and many are free, saving travelers money while making holiday travel that much easier.

Bring along your own sustenance. Hunger pangs are sure to arise during your holiday travels. Airports and roadside truck stops are not exactly known for their healthy fare, so pack your own nourishing foods that can help you maintain your energy and stay healthy.

Packing your own meals and snacks also saves you money and, if you’re driving, time.

Ship gifts. Shipping holiday gifts is another way to simplify holiday travel and save money.

The lighter air travelers can pack, the more quickly they can make it through the airport.

Shipping gifts saves you from paying excessive bag fees, and

it also saves you the trouble of checking bags and waiting in baggage claim. Drivers also may benefit from shipping gifts, which can give everyone in the car more room to relax and also save the driver some money on gas.

Switch up your travel schedule. If possible, take an extra day or two off during the holidays so you aren’t forced to travel on the busiest travel days, which tend to be the days that immediately precede and follow the major holidays.

If you must travel on busy holidays, hit the road or the friendly skies as early as possible. Book an early morning flight so you beat the crowds at security checkpoints or begin your drive an hour or so before sunrise when many of your fellow travelers are still asleep.

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According to studies, about 34 percent of all charitable giving is done in the last three months of the year. Of those donations, about 18 percent are given in December alone.

Charitable giving can help nonprofit organizations realize their missions, but donors who want to go the extra mile can organize a donation drive or another charitable event to lend an even bigger hand to an organization that’s special to them.

Pick an organization to partner with. When deciding where to focus your efforts,

look for an organization or group whose story or mission resonates with you. A personal connection to the cause may prove motivational, and others whose help you seek when organizing the event may be more likely to participate if they see the passion you have for your cause.

Explore different donation options. Asking for financial donations is an effective and straightforward way to support a great cause. But you can also focus your efforts on encouraging local businesses and professionals to donate their products, time and services. Toy and food drives are popular this time of year, when donors want to make sure less fortunate families can share holiday gifts and meals.

Speak with the organization you choose to work with about their most glaring needs, and then organize a benefit that can help to fill those needs.

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For the gift that keeps on giving long after the holidays, consider well-crafted kitchen tools and equipment that will inspire cooks to create delicious meals and treats all year round. To get started, here’s a short list of ten affordable culinary gifts under $50, including many that are new for this season:

• Anolon 4-Piece Steak Knife Set - Meat lovers will appreciate the sleek styling and razor-sharp serrated blades of this well-priced cutlery set, which is made of high quality Japanese stainless steel. The dual-riveted black handles are molded for exceptional comfort ($39.99).

• BonJour Salad Chef - Emulsify oil, vinegar and other salad dressing ingredients instantly with this battery-powered mixing tool.

Measurement marks and recipes are cleverly etched on the carafe, and an airtight stopper lets you easily store extra dressing in the fridge ($19.99).

• Rachael Ray 2-Piece Crisper Pan Set Use the 10-inch by 15-inch Cookie Pan on its own to bake cookies or roast vegetables, then add the perforated metal insert to prepare crispy bacon, oven fries, chicken wings and more. The pan’s wide rims with silicone inserts make it much easier to lift out of a hot oven ($19.99).

• Anolon Advanced Umber 12-Inch Covered Deep Skillet - A versatile heavyduty pan with generous proportions, snugfitting lid and flared sides to prevent messy drips, this skillet is beautifully crafted with a rich bronze nonstick finish inside and out ($49.99).

• Circulon Momentum 18-inch by 10-inch Double Burner Griddle - Flip pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers and more, just like a short order cook. This spacious griddle features a durable, metal-utensil-safe nonstick cooking surface, plus a corner pour spout to easily drain fats and other liquids ($49.99).

• Farberware PURECOOK 5-Quart Jumbo Cooker with Helper Handle - Cook a big batch of chili, soup, stew and other one-pot comfort foods in this colorful pot, featuring a PTFE and PFOA-free white ceramic nonstick cooking surface. Offered in Blue and Aqua ($39.99).

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• Cake Boss “Mini Cakes” Cake Carrier - Avid bakers and dessert lovers won’t be able to resist this vintage-style carrier made of durable yet lightweight tin-plated steel.

The tall lid locks on both sides of the base for secure transport of cakes, pies, tarts and other sweets ($39.99).

• Anolon Universal Steamer - Designed to work with multiple size pots, including 2-, 3- and 4-quart sizes, this space-saving, stainless steel steamer is extra deep to hold a generous amount of vegetables, fish and other ingredients. Comes with a snug-fitting glass lid ($29.99).

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Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents.

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As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red.

Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well.

Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith.

Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden.

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Tips to Keep Poinsettias Looking Pretty Along with the fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season, poinsettias make up a key component of holiday decorating.

Unlike holly and some of the other greenery that is commonly associated with the holidays, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. These plants originate in southern Mexico and were considered an exotic plant when first introduced to the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico.

Poinsettias can be fickle plants and ones that gardening novices may find challenging to maintain. The plants are comprised of green foliage, colorful (often red) flower bracts and the actual flowers of the plants, which are the red or green buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts.

Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures, even if they are only exposed for short periods of time. They should be wrapped and protected against the elements when brought home. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to be placed near a warm, sunny window, or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75º F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts.

Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in water. Over- or under-watering can cause leaves to drop prematurely and wilt. If your home lacks

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in humidity, you may need to water the plant more frequently.

Poinsettias do not need to be fertilized while the plant is in bloom.

Poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. You can speak with a gardening expert or consult online resources for the proper care schedule. Caring for a poinsettia year-round involves gradually drying out the plant and storing it in a cool location. The plant later will be moved outdoors and then back inside and pruned to keep a full shape.

Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less. Therefore, to have the plant in full flower

by Christmas, it will have to be kept in complete darkness between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. from the first part of October until Thanksgiving. Many people find the affordability of poinsettias makes it more convenient to buy new ones each year than try to foster regrowth.

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals, but they should not be ingested due to the potential for allergic reactions. Poinsettias can help remove pollutants from indoor air, which is advantageous during the winter months when doors and windows are typically kept closed.

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Holiday on Long Island Happenings 1863 Thanksgiving Celebration

Saturday, November 21st & Sunday, November 22nd, at 10:00 a.m.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage 516.572.8400 www.nassaucountyny.gov Enjoy an old-fashioned 1863 Thanksgiving Celebration! There is a fee to attend.

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Festival of Trees

Friday, November 27th through Sunday, November 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cradle of Aviation Museum 51 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard Garden City 516.378.2000 www.cradleofaviation.org Enjoy designer-decorated trees, entertainment, a gingerbread village, children’s activities and vendors. Admission: $15; children, $10 children; 2 and younger, free.

Tours of Decorated Vanderbilt Mansion

November 27th through January 5th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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by volunteer designers and decorators. Tickets: $5, plus general admission.

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(it does not need to be a house) and bring it to the West Islip Public Library to be judged by public voting. The West Islip Brass Quintet will entertain you with a concert filled with holiday music at 1:00 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. To enter, you must register. E-mail: phyllis@ sagtikosmanor.org or contact 631.321.6809 for one. All gingerbread designs will be on display at the library until December 11th.

Boardwalk Lights & City Lights

November 27th through January 17th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Long Beach Boulevard to Magnolia Boulevard Long Beach 516.431.1000 www.longbeachny.gov This free holiday nauticalthemed light show is on display on the boardwalk. Lights will also be displayed throughout the city on Park Avenue, the West End, East End & Canal Bridges.

Tree Trimming Event

Saturday, November 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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8th Annual Lighting of the Lighthouse

Saturday, November 28th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Montauk Point Lighthouse 742 Montauk Highway Montauk 631.668.2428 www.montaukchamber.com Parking and admission to the Lighthouse grounds are free during this annual event.

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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. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies.

Gingerbread Competition Saturday, November 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

West Islip Public Library 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip 631.854.0939 www.sagtikosmanor.com

Sunday, November 29th Eisenhower Park Merrick Avenue and Park Boulvard Twin Rinks East Meadow 516.572.0200 www.nassaucountyny.gov Join for this Holiday Spectacular, featuring Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops of Long Island Call for a time.

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Old Fashioned Babylon Village Christmas & Shopping

Friday, December 4th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Deer Park Avenue, between Railroad Avenue and Main Street Babylon Village www.babylonvillagechamber.org Santa will ride through the Village on a horse-drawn carriage. There will be holiday music and entertainment throughout.

Holiday Tree Lighting

Friday, December 4th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park 440 Montauk Highway, Oakdale 631.581.1002 www.nysparks.state.ny.us Listen to holiday music, enjoy the lighting of the tree, visit with Santa and tour the Victorian home to view the beautiful seasonal decorations.

Charles Dickens 20th Annual Festival

Friday, December 4th through Sunday, December 6th Port Jefferson Village 118 West Broadway Port Jefferson 631.473.1414 www.portjeff.com The streets will come alive with Scrooge, Chimney Sweeps, Father Christmas, reindeer viewing, an old-fashioned radio show and sounds

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and performers of the era.

Attractions include carriage rides, a visit down East Main Street’s Dickens Alley, the spectacular Crystal Ball and Grand Finale Parade.

Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair

Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road Dix Hills 631.462.5400 www.artleagueli.net More than 70 highly-skilled craftspeople and artists will be on hand, featuring paintings, sculpture, woodcraft, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, photography, jewelry, wearable art and other unique hand-crafted items. Live demonstrations by Art League instructors will take place in the art studios.

Christmas with the Roosevelts at Sagamore Hill

Saturday, December 5th Sagamore Hill National Historic Site 516.922.4788 www.nps.gov/sahi Activities will include holiday music, Christmas carols and a very special appearance by “Theodore Roosevelt,” as portrayed by James Foote.

There will also be holiday arts and crafts activities for children of all ages. Call for a time.

2015 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 5th, at 4:15 p.m.

Belmont Lake State Park North Babylon 631.667.5055 www.nysparks.com This popular event includes an ice sculptor, holiday songs sung by the local elementary schools, figurine displays and a fireworks display.

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Holidays at Old Westbury Gardens

December 5th through December 20th Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Road Old Westbury 516.333.0048 www.oldwestburygardens.org Come visit Old Westbury for their annual Holiday Celebration. Admission: General Admission, $8; Seniors and Children (3–17), $5; Free for members Please call for dates and hours.

Holiday House Tour of Islip Hamlet

Sunday, December 6th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Islip Hamlet - Homes 631.245.0675 www.isliphamlethistory.org Several historically and/or architecturally interesting homes will be decorated for the holidays, as tour guides in Victorian dress greet you at each home. ALL tickets go on sale starting November 10th at Nook & Cranny (469 Main Street, Islip). Admission: $20, adults; no one under 16 allowed. Some tickets will be for sale on the day of the tour

Holiday Festival

Sunday, December 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Stony Brook Village Center 111 Main Street, Stony Brook 631.751.2244 www.stonybrookvillage.com

Tree Lighting and the 11th Annual Visit from Santa

Friday, December 11th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum 1395 Planting Fields Road Oyster Bay 516.922.8670 www.plantingfields.org Enjoy caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet, hot cocoa and refreshments. Coe Hall will be decorated for the season and open for self-guided visits. Visit with Santa until 7:30 p.m. in the Hay Barn! The Tree will be lit at 6:00 p.m. sharp!

Christmas House Tour at Sagtikos Manor

Saturday, December 12th & Sunday, December 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sagtikos Manor 677 Montauk Highway Bay Shore 631.661.5169 www.sagtikosmanor.com Enjoy this Presidential Christmas Celebration - tour each room and hear how different presidents celebrated the holidays. Admission: $20, adults; $15, seniors & students.

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Featuring the Promenade of Trees, with more than 60 decorated trees. Santa will arrive at 2:00 p.m. by horsedrawn carriage. There will be carolers, live music, a petting zoo, model trains and a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Light Show

Drive through a mile-long wooded trail filled with light displays and vignettes and take a picture with Santa. Presented by the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. Admission: $20 per car; tickets must be purchased online.

13th Annual Reenactment of the Flying Santa

December 11th through December 23rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Camp Edey 1500 Lakeview Avenue, Bayport 631.543.6622 www.holidaylightshow.org

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

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Sunday, December 13th, at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center 431 East Main Street, Riverhead 631.208.9200 www.longislandaquarium.com Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch in the beautiful Sea Star Ballroom. Make a special take-home holiday keepsake and don’t forget the camera to capture a family photo with Santa! Admission: $26.95 (Members: $22.95), ages 3-12; $42.95 (Members: $36.95), adults; Free for children 2 and under.

Candlelight Evenings & Holiday Gift Show

Thursday, December 17th through Saturday, December 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage 516.572.8401 www.nassaucountyny.gov Experience the village as it would have been at night during this lovely season. There will be caroling, stories of Christmases past, a traditional 1860’s Christmas tree display, traditional music, a bonfire and hot apple cider available.

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Saturday, December 19th, at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 20th, at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arst, LIU Campus 720 Northern Boulevard Brookville 516.299.3100 www.tillescenter.org Eglevsky Ballet brings its annual production of this timeless holiday classic. Featuring guest artists from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.

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A greater number of parties expose you to an abundance of foods and drinks you may not consume on a regular basis, and that can lead to a lot of mindless eating. Weight gained during this time of year can be difficult to shed come January, when colder temperatures challenge many peoples’ motivation to exercise.

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In one scene of the film, It’s a Wonderful Life, which was directed by Frank Capra III’s grandfather, is on a television in the background.

Actress Mae Questrel (Aunt Bethany) provided the voices for Betty Boop and Olive Oyl in the 1930s. Christmas Vacation would be her final film.

Christmas Vacation featured a handful of “Saturday Night Live” alumni. In addition to the film’s star, Chevy Chase, SNL alums Randy Quaid, Julia LouisDreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray appeared in the film.

The role of Cousin Rocky had no lines in the film.

In the Lampoon films that preceded Christmas Vacation, Rusty was the older child of the Griswold clan. However, he is the younger sibling in this film.

Christmas Vacation marked the directorial debut for Jeremiah Chechik, who went on to direct Benny & Joon and 1998’s The Avengers.

The movie had a large budget ($27 million) for a comedy with no special effects.

Surprisingly, Christmas Vacation had its own sequel that few are familiar with. The made-fortelevision National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure was released in 2003.

Cousin Eddie’s fashion style, in particular the sweater/Dickie combination, was the brainchild of actor Randy Quaid’s wife.

No part of Christmas Vacation takes place on Christmas Day. The film culminates with the antics that take place at the Griswold home on December 24.

Brian Doyle-Murray, who played Frank Shirley, is the brother of another famous comic actor: Bill Murray.

Christmas Vacation was the only movie in the series up until then that did not feature Lindsey Buckingham’s song, “Holiday Road.”

Time-Saving Meal Tips for the Rush Much of the holiday season can seem like a blur, during which busy men and women spend much of their time running here and there. Holiday supplies need to be purchased, homes need to be decorated and gifts must be bought and wrapped.

During the busy holiday season, men and women pressed for time may be tempted to turn to the convenience of fast food come mealtime. While these fast foods may be convenient, the cost of dining out each night and the lack of adequate nutrition may not justify the convenience.

But no matter how busy men and women may be during the holiday season, there are still ways to eat healthy meals that don’t take much time to prepare.

Prep Work Meal preparation can take a lot of time. But buying ingredients in advance, and saving the trouble of last-minute trips to the grocery store, can make prep work go much more smoothly and quickly.

Devote some time on the weekend to stocking up on ingredients you will need for the week ahead. Stock up on storage containers so that food can be packaged into the refrigerator or freezer. Prepare rice and parboil pasta to use as a starchy and filling base to some recipes. Peel, dice and chop vegetables and store in containers for later use during the week. Separate meat and poultry into smaller, meal-sized containers so you only thaw out what you need for a given meal.

Have a Plan Create a menu plan so you will know which recipes to create and when. Build room into your meal plan for really quick meals, such as a soup and sandwich night or breakfast for dinner.

Planning a meal weekly meal schedule saves you time because you won’t be searching for recipes each weeknight.

Such planning also helps you to ensure there’s plenty of variety in your weekly meals.

Seek Help from Slow Cookers A slow cooker can be a real time-saver during the holiday season. Slow cookers can be set to cook while you’re out of the house. When you return, you will find the meal ready and waiting.

Slow cookers are very popular, and as a result it’s easy to find recipes both online and in cookbooks. Slow cookers can be used to prepare sauces, soups, roasts, casseroles and so much more. To make slow cookers even more convenient, prepackage ingredients for recipes in advance, storing them in a plastic zip-top bag. Then simply pour the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning before leaving for work.

Expand Your Horizons A meal need not always be a three-course offering. On days you expect to be particularly busy, plan for a no-heat meal.

Cold cut sandwiches and salad can fit the bill. A platter of finger foods, such as cheeses and crackers, fruit, and vegetable

sticks with dips, can be filling as well. If the kids are requesting a bowl of cereal, let them have it and save time. Eggs and reheated leftovers and quick and easy to prepare.

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The trees should be a dark, shiny green color. The eastern redcedar is not a true cedar tree, but a member of the juniper family. This tree can make a great cut tree with a homespun look and a pungent fragrance.

Leyland Cypress: This cypress is one of the more popular Christmas trees in the southeastern United States. The tree will be very dark green to almost gray in color. It has little aroma. Some people choose the Leyland because it does not produce sap, which is great for those with sap allergies.

Colorado Blue Spruce: An attractive blue-green foliage and a good symmetrical form is what attracts many people to the blue spruce. The Colorado Blue Spruce has an excellent natural shape and requires little pruning to look like the perfect Christmas tree. It’s not very fragrant, but the tree needles may give off an unpleasant odor when crushed.

Scotch Pine: A classic conical shape and very good needle retention help make the Scotch pine a popular tree to cut for the holidays. Scotch pines also are quite prevalent thanks to

the tree’s adaptability to a wide range of climates.

Eastern White Pine: A delicate green color and long needles are found on this tree. Another popular pine, the rich fragrance of the white pine may make it preferable to those who like their homes to smell of evergreen.

Douglas Fir: The Douglas fir is one of the foremost Christmas tree species in the United States. It has soft needles that are dark green in color. Those needles radiate in all directions from the branches to give the tree a full look. The needles, when crushed, have a sweet fragrance. Douglas firs tend to live long when cut.

Fraser Fir: Another popular fir for Christmas is the Fraser fir.

The needles are bicolored, with dark green on top and silver on the bottom. More fragrant than its cousin, the Douglas, the Fraser also boasts a slender profile, which makes it suitable for smaller rooms.

Christmas Tree Maintenance Nothing can guarantee the health and appearance of a tree after it is brought into a home.

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O Holy Night - This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, “Minuit, chréatiens (Midnight, Christians).” Many notable performers, including Perry Como, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Crawford and Lea Michele, have performed “O Holy Night.”

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Jingle Bells - Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells” really was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the oldest holiday songs of American origin. James Lord Pierpont, the song’s author, was inspired by the famous sleigh races of Medford, Massachusetts.

Do You Hear What I Hear Noel Regney wrote this song as a call to peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The original context has long been forgotten, and “Do You Hear What I Hear” is now a staple of holiday celebrations.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - James Gillespie wrote this tune while riding a subway and reminiscing about his childhood with his brother.

It became a hit after being performed at the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Christmas Song - This classic Christmas song was written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. It’s usually subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.” The song was written during a heat wave as a way to think cool thoughts. It only took 40 minutes to write the music and some of the lyrics. Nat King Cole’s rendition of the song is among the more popular versions.

Christmas songs are enjoyed and performed year after year.

Popular songs continue to endure and attract new fans.

Silver Bells - Now a Christmas classic, “Silver Bells” originally was written for the Bob Hope film, “The Lemon Drop Kid.” Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the song “Tinkle Bell,” but his wife dissuaded him from using the word “tinkle.”

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French Apple Pie While fresh apples are a delight on their own, few apple afficionados can resist the temptation to make apple pie. If homemade apple pie is on your agenda this year, consider the following recipe: Makes one 9-inch pie

Ingredients:

1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (see below) Raisin Filling 3/4 cup raisins 6 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup light corn syrup 11/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 11/2 teaspoons sugar 2 apples (preferably a tart variety) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 11/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Icing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter, softened

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To make the raisin filling, combine the raisins, water and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.

Separately, combine the corn syrup, flour and sugar and mix well, then add to the raisins and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.

Remove from the heat and cool until the mixture is just warm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Spread the apple mixture in the crust in an even layer, then spread the raisin filling evenly over the apples. Brush the rim of the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a steam vent in the center.

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours, until completely cool.

To make the icing, combine the sugar and water and mix well.

Add the butter and mix until smooth. Brush over the top of the cooled pie before serving.

Plain Pie Pastry Makes two 9-inch pie crusts

Preheat the oven to 400º F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust.

Peel the apples, cut them into thin wedges, and put them in a large bowl. Separately, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch, then add to the apples and gently stir until evenly mixed.

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Repeat with the remaining milk until all of the flour mixture is moistened.

Press the dough together to form 2 equal balls, then flatten into disks. Roll out the crusts right away, or wrap the dough tightly, smoothing out any little wrinkles or air pockets and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Use a light touch and handle the dough as little as possible

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Deck the Halls with Ease This Season It is not the holiday season until homes, stores and town centers are decorated in lights and tinsel. When entire neighborhoods are enhanced by bows and animated figurines, the celebratory tone is set and decorations can trigger happy feelings associated with holiday gatherings.

Some people find holiday decorating enjoyable and eagerly anticipate taking out storage containers and sorting through all of their memory-laden trinkets, while others are less enthusiastic about readying their homes for the season. No matter which group you fall into, the following are some simple tips to make holiday decorating easier: Plan to decorate on a day when you do not have any other responsibilities.

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Put the tree up first. The Christmas tree is the a focal point of holiday decorations, so set up the tree and decorate it before you get started on decorating the rest of the house. If you do not get to all of your other decorating, at least the tree will be ready and your home will still have some holiday appeal. Once the lights are on, decorating the tree is a great activity for keeping the kids busy while you handle other jobs.

Divide and conquer. Nothing makes holiday decorating go faster than delegating decorating tasks.

Assign specific tasks to your helpers. Put one person in charge of decorating the living room while another handles the outside lights, wreaths and inflatable items.

Turn on the tunes.

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Such songs are played in stores to create festive atmospheres for shoppers, and many families play seasonal music as they decorate their homes for the holidays.

Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago during Winter Solstice celebrations.

When Christian holidays replaced many of the pagan celebrations, Christian holiday carols replaced the earlier songs.

Before Christmas carols were sung by the general public, they were enjoyed during church services, when they sometimes were performed by official carol singers. However, new carols became popular during the Victorian era, when many ordinary people took to the streets to share holiday joy with others through the gift of song.

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Although carols and other songs are still popular forms of entertainment at school concerts and some religious group events, the classic tradition of carolers going doorto-door has largely fallen by the wayside. But those who want to bring back this once beloved tradition can take the following steps to do just that: Find a caroling group leader.

It helps to have someone who has a sense of musicality and pitch to lead the caroling. Carols are usually sung a capella, so you’ll need a strong singer to guide others and keep them in tune. Recruit a theater or music student or even a member of your church choir. Fill out the rest of the carolers with volunteers who have moderate to strong singing abilities. Of

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course, you can accept anyone, as it’s more about sharing the joy rather than having a pitchperfect group.

Choose a neighborhood to visit. Select an established neighborhood where there are likely to be many families and even seniors who will be most receptive to carolers. Place flyers in the mailboxes alerting residents of your caroling plans for those who want to be home to enjoy the free show.

Promote your plans if you want a larger crowd. If you want to make the caroling a big event, promote your plans in the local newspaper or in a community bulletin, this way everyone in the community can take in the caroling show.

Choose a handful of wellknown songs to sing. Your audience will appreciate easily recognizable songs they can sing along with if they choose.

Print lyric sheets. Although the lyrics to popular songs are widely known, it helps to have them handy if carolers forget verses. Keep extra copies on hand in case others want to join the caroling group.

Get a sponsor. If you live in a rural area and caroling doorto-door is impractical, see if a local retailer will let you carol outside of his or her store or business. Doing so can set the holiday mood and may generate free advertising and increased business for sponsors.

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