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Get ‘em while you can Hot toys to buy for the holidays

By Diane Schlindwein hildren learn about themselves and the world by playing. They learn critical thinking skills, how to get along with others, self-esteem and motor skills, not to mention how to let their imagination and creativity run wild. As parents, the ideal toy is not one that will allow a child to check out but one that will challenge and benefit the child in a healthy way.

Toy experts predict that the hot toys this year are an eclectic mix of modern, techie items and simple, classic items. These examples are as mentally stimulating and educational as they are enjoyable.

May The Force be with you Children of all ages — and parents — continue to 8 — November 30, 2017

enjoy traveling to “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.” The release of new movies in the Walt Disney “Star Wars” franchise has fueled a huge demand for “Star Wars” toys in the last two years.

In fact, Fortune magazine online reports that the franchise raised the sales of the toy industry by 5 percent in 2016. The Spinmaster Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8, as inspired by the adorable “The Force Awakens” droid character, appears on many toy hot lists this year. For about $300, those ages 6 and up can enjoy full control of the 16-inch-tall droid. It has voice recognition and authentic lights and sounds, takes voice commands and has a unique “Follow Me” mode, where it will roll right alongside you, just as in the movie. Children love to bring their favorite characters to life, and this interactive gift will do just that.

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WowWee, another interactive product, are predicted to be a big seller this season. Christopher Byrne is the content director of Toys, Tots, Pets & More, a toy consumer research site whose editorial team reviews thousands of toys each year and writes comprehensive reviews. He believes that with Fingerlings, WowWee has “managed to incorporate electronics and play into something that we think kids are really going to respond to.”

The six characters latch on to a finger and respond to touch and motion by moving their head, blinking their big monkey eyes and talking in a sweet voice. Kids ages 5 and up will have friendship right on their fingers.

Each Fingerling sells for $14.99.

American Girl dolls are always in favor Certain toys like dolls and action figures can help teach children positive values and learn about other cultures. American Girl just released Continued on next page HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Continued from previous page its newest BeForever character, Nanea Mitchell, a brave girl growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1941, just before Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.

Stephanie Spanos, a spokeswoman for American Girl says, “Her efforts to help and heal her friends and neighbors during wartime are all driven by her spirit of aloha.” Children can get a taste of Hawaiian culture, American history and compassion by playing with Nanea. What’s more, American Girl is taking donations for the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program online and in retail stores through Dec. 31.

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a doll in their likeness that celebrates their uniqueness or get creative with another design.

Back to basics Byrne believes that children are discovering the fun in simple and silly games. In this age of gadgets and electronics, going back to basics can be refreshing. “Today’s 11-year-olds have never lived in a world without a smartphone,” he says, “so it’s not a novelty to them. Yes, of course, they like the phones, but the real novelty is stuff you sit down and play with friends.”

The Spinmaster Rube Goldberg Acrobat Challenge offers STEM-based learning by challenging kids to use gravity and spring forces to launch an acrobat out of a cannon. Boys and girls ages 8 and up can build and rebuild a random contraption with pieces like a seesaw ramp, circus ball, flaming hoop and snake to complete

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the mission. It’s a fun toy that allows children to collaborate and play with their hands.

Any of these toys are perfect for children to enjoy year-round. Give your kids the gift of love and laughter this holiday season.

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Tomatoes Gratin

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Holiday entertaining excellence Savory appetizers, gifts and more rom savory appetizers to delicious holiday gifts, this is the season to let your cooking chops shine.

These recipes from Chef George Duran, host of TLC’s “Ultimate Cake Off” and Food Network’s “Ham on the Street,” make it easy to elevate everyone’s palate, serve up delightfully delicious goodies to serve guests or give as gifts Tomatoes Gratin 4 tomatoes 2 ounces balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 ounces, divided 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or equivalent dried) Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2 ounces pine (pignoli) nuts 8 ounces shredded Jarlsberg Cheese Heat oven to 350 F. Cut tomatoes in half. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; gently mix in tomatoes.

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bake 15 minutes.

In pan, toast pine nuts with remaining olive oil until golden then set aside.

When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins and return to baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with shredded cheese. Return to oven and broil about 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Top with toasted pine nuts.

Cranberry and Walnut Phyllo Triangles Filling: 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup raisins 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice Triangles: 10 sheets fresh or frozen phyllo dough 1/3 cup melted butter 2 1/2 cups Jarlsberg Chunk Cheese, cut into 25 cubes 2 cups chopped walnuts Heat oven to 375 F. In saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, raisins, honey, orange peel and orange juice; bring to boil.

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minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.

Carefully lay one phyllo sheet on cutting board and brush with melted butter. Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with melted butter.

Cover remaining sheets with damp towel to prevent drying out. Position brushed pastry horizontally and cut into five strips.

Place 1/2 teaspoon cranberry filling, one cube of cheese and 1/2 teaspoon chopped nuts in lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling to form triangle. Fold triangle up then over, forming another triangle. Continue folding to end of strip. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chopped nuts. Repeat with remaining strips of dough and remaining sheets of phyllo.

Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Note: If using frozen phyllo dough, thaw in refrigerator overnight.

French-Style Marinated Cheese 6 ounces semi-hard cheese or hickory smoked cheese 2 ounces black or green olives 1 small leek, bulb only (or small shallot) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or tarragon (or equivalent dried) Continued on next page HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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Continued from previous page 1 teaspoon green or black peppercorns 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or equivalent dried) 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 glass canning jar Cube cheese and thinly slice olives and leek. Finely chop oregano and peppercorns, and finely mince thyme and garlic.

To make marinade: Whisk vinegar with oil, oregano, peppercorns, thyme and garlic. Layer cheese, olives and leeks inside jar. Cover with marinade and seal tightly.

Place jar in refrigerator to marinate 1 day. For best results, use within 3 days.

Holiday Deviled Eggs 6 eggs 1/8 teaspoon salt 1//8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup shredded cheese

For a unique variation, try topping eggs with cooked crab meat and chopped scallions.

Topping options: Paprika Parsley Bacon Shredded cheese Cooked crab meat Scallions

Beginnings’ Holiday Pulpo The popular Atlantic Beach restaurant offers up a tasty holiday creation.

Boil large pot of water. Carefully add eggs and boil on high 2 minutes then simmer 13 minutes.

While eggs cook, chop parsley and scallions, if desired.

Once eggs are cooked, transfer to bowl of ice water; cool 8-10 minutes.

Peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise.

Separate egg yolks into another bowl.

Reserve egg white halves.

Combine egg yolks with salt, pepper, vinegar and mustard. Add shredded cheese and mayonnaise; mix until smooth.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of yolk mixture into each egg white half.

Add toppings, as desired. For classic deviled eggs, sprinkle paprika and chopped parsley over eggs. For a savory alternative, cook four strips of bacon and chop. Top eggs with chopped bacon and shredded cheese.

2 pounds octopus 1 onion 2 pieces bay leaf 1 teaspoon paprika Sea salt, to taste Fill a large soup pot with water, along with bay leaf. Cut onion in half. Add to water with bay leaf. Bring water to boil and submerge the octopus in water.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from water and remove the tentacles.

Sear octopus in a hot pan in olive oil until golden brown.

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Sharing the spirit of the season How to be a better gift-giver

By DiAnne Crown he best gifts aren’t necessarily the most expensive, surprising or best wrapped, say online gift gurus. Instead, the perfect present is usually practical, thoughtful and on the wish list. Here are five tips from the experts.

Simple Gift, Simple Wrapping According to Yale University’s marketing and psychology professor Nathan Novemsky, over-the-top wrapping can promise more than it delivers. Elaborate packaging increases the anticipation of a gift and also increases the chance of the gift-receiver being disappointed if the present doesn’t fulfill expectations. “It’s like giving someone a Sears gift card in a Tiffany box,” says Novemsky.

Practical and Uncomplicated People tend to overthink gifts, says Brian Handwerk in his Smithsonian. com article “How to Give the Best Gifts, According to Science.” This leads to disappointment on both ends as gift-givers expect a greater response and receivers don’t consider the gift useful.

“For instance, givers may choose a complicated computer program with lots of features because they think it will be seen as more valuable,” says Handwerk. “But receivers may prefer an easy-to-use program with fewer features.” Instead, think about the convenience of the gift on a personal level. Would it be easy for you to use?

Would you want this gift? By answering these questions yourself, you can gain insight on how the recipient might feel.

All About the Receiver Consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow discusses the

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unfortunate “all about me” gift in a Time article, “Worst. Gift. Ever. The 6 Kinds of Presents You Should Never Give,” such as expensive diamond earrings you can’t afford or a donation to the gift-giver’s favorite charity.

“If it was to one of MY favorite charities that would be different,” emphasizes Glenn, a 50-something manager Yallow interviewed.

“Sometimes I think it’s not even about the charity, they think they’ll look altruistic. Either way, it’s not really a gift if you ask me.”

Other nice-try gifts include the obvious regift, statement gifts that “typically offer disapproval or some kind of judgmental commentary aimed at the recipient,” and non-gifts.

A non-gift is “something you would have purchased anyway,” says Yarrow.

“Socks, frying pans, and hair brushes have all achieved the ‘worst gift’ designation by the people I’ve spoken with.”

Following the List “I used to think my husband’s family was super weird for giving one another gift lists during the holidays and on birthdays,” says health and psychology writer Sunny Sea Gold.

“Where’s the surprise? The effort?

The proof that you know the person so well that you can divine exactly what he or she wants without asking?”

However, as people get old, they lose the desire for useless, though thoughtful, junk that they didn’t want. According to research from Harvard and Stanford business schools, recipients are happier when they receive exactly what they asked for.

Keep your gift-wrapping simple to not raise expectations unnecessarily.

many people regarding holiday gifts.

One woman, Margaret, is 81 years old and has been given many presents in her life. Yet her favorite was a flower box that her son David put in the balcony outside her room in her assisted living facility. Says Margaret, “David came up with the idea on his own and surprised me with it. I hadn’t realized how much I missed my garden until he installed it, the whole thing made me so happy.”

This gift embraced all three essential elements of the perfect gift — generosity of time and effort, insight into the heart of the receiver and the emotional impact that comes from presenting a genuine and welcome surprise.

The Gift Trifecta According to Yarrow, there’s a magical trifecta to giving the perfect gift: generosity, insight and emotional impact. During Yarrow’s research in consumer psychology, she spoke with HOLIDAY MAGIC

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It’s that special time of celebration, parties, concerts, meeting up with friends and neighbors at community festivities, and so much more. Here’s the Herald’s annual roundup of holiday happenings.

By Karen Bloom - kbloom@liherald.com Scrooge: Christmas Tree Lighting: A 60-minute holiday musical, based on “A Christmas Santa visits East Rockaway for a festive Carol,” presented by Community Tree Lighting: Celcelebration, 6 p.m. ebrate the season, at the annual lighting presented With gingerbread cookie decorating, arts by the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, 3-5 p.m. and crafts and entertainment. Village Hall, With entertainment. Baldwin Historical Society and 376 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway.

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Gingerbread House Contest and Bake Sale: Vote for your favorite house, 1-4 p.m.; with decorative icing demonstration at 2 p.m. Presented by Valley Stream Historical Society. Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream. 825-7157 or 872-4159.

Tree Lighting: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Extravaganza, presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, 6-10 p.m. Horse and carriage rides, entertainment, visit from Santa and more, with tree lighting at 7 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Broadway and Bedford Ave., Bellmore.

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The Nutcracker: Leggz Ltd. Dance performs its annual full-length production, 7:30 p.m.; also Dec. 2-3. The production features the 50-piece South Shore Symphony Orchestra. $39 and $25. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

(516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Celebration: Dec. Advent The Church of the Intercessor Choir per-

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forms, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. With refreshments.

The Church of the Intercessor, 50 St. Thomas Place, Malverne.

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Christmas Concert: A festive program of Orthodox and Western hymns and carols, 7 p.m. With Advent refreshments following. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Ave., East Meadow. (516) 483-3649 or www.htocem.org.

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Dave Koz: The acclaimed sax player and friends perform fresh renditions of holiday classics and other tunes on the 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour, 8 p.m. $78, $68, $58, $48. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www. ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.

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Frosty the Snowman: Join Frosty and his friend, Jenny, as they save Chillsville from Ethel Pierpot’s evil plan to melt all the snow. 2 p.m.; also Dec. 3, Dec. 9, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. $11, $13 at door. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 775-4420 or www. broadhollow.org.

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Frosty: A holiday tale for the family, 11 a.m. Through Dec. 31. $15. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.

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Holiday Boat Parade: Shop, dine and enjoy the lights on the Nautical Mile, 7 p.m. Viewing is available at the Esplanade or any restaurant along the canal. Nautical Mile, Freeport.

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Visions of sugarplums: Leggz Ltd. Dance performs its annual full-length production of The Nutcracker, Dec. 1-3, at the Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre.

As always, the production features the South Shore Symphony Orchestra, with professional and student dancers.

Holiday Celebration: View Westbury House in its holiday splendor, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Kids can create crafts and share holiday wishes with Santa. Through Dec. 23. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.

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Holiday Lighting: Varied festivities for all ages during the Village of Malverne’s seasonal celebration, 5 p.m. Grammy nominee Brady Rymer performs. Hempstead Avenue, Malverne. For more information, visit www.malvernevillage.org.

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Santa Visits the Merricks: Greet Santa, hosted by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, 11 a.m. Merrick Gazebo at Merrick LIRR, Broadcast Plaza, Merrick. 771-1171.

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Tree Lighting: Celebrate the season at Seaford’s annual Christmas tree lighting, hosted by the Seaford Fire Department, 6:30 p.m. With refreshments and a visit from Santa. Fire Department Headquarters, 2170 Southard Ave., Seaford. 785-7153.

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Vendors offer jewelry, home goods, food items, ornaments, and more. Our Lady of Lourdes School, 76 Park Blvd., Malverne.

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Colors of Christmas: A dynamic concert of Christmas classics and greatest hits, with Peobo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. $125, $99.50, $84.50, $69.50, $54.50, and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

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Holiday Lighting: Share in the festivities, 5 p.m. Merrick LIRR Station, Broadcast Plaza, Merrick.

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Tree Lighting: Celebrate the season at the community Christmas tree lighting, 6 p.m. Santa visits. Veterans Tringle, intersection of Broadway and West Broadway, Hewlett.

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Winter Celebration on Atlantic Avenue: A festive holiday event, 5-8 p.m. With tree lighting and Blessing of the Creche, 5:30 p.m., visit from Santa, and more. Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook.

Blessing of the Creche: Dec. Commemorate the season, 8 p.m. Village

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Dedication of the Nativity: Welcome the season, 7 p.m. Corner of Sunrise Hwy. and Franklin St., Valley Stream. For more information, visit www.vsvny.org.

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Hofstra University Choir and Chamber Orchestra: A seasonal concert, with traditional and contemporary works, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students.

Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.

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of Commerce welcome the season, 6 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Town Square, East Meadow Ave. and Prospect Ave., East Meadow. 972-9872 or 359-4269.

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Storytelling by the Fireside: A reading of “Felicity’s Surprise: A Christmas Story,” in Rock Hall’s parlor, ages 6-10, 6-7:30 p.m. $5. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.

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neighbors at Valley Stream’s t festivities, with visit from Santa and tree lighting, starting at 6 p.m. Village Hall, Valley Stream. For more information, visit www.vsvny.org.

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Holiday Lighting: The Community Association of Stewart Avenue (CASA) hosts its annual lighting with the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, 4 p.m. With appearance from Santa and menorah lighting. Carman Ave. and Lake Lane (next to Carvel), Salisbury.

Brown Christmas: Dec. ATheCharlie Peanuts Gang discovers the true

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in the Park: Dec. Caroling Enjoy holiday songs, 4 p.m. With visit from

and refreshments. Bring flashlights to 10 Santa read song sheets. Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst.

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Bel Canto Chorale: A festive concert, featuring Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem” and Ralph Vaughn Williams’“The First Nowell,” 3 p.m. $15, $12 seniors and students. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1 Van Roo Ave., Merrick.

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Cherish the Ladies: The popular Irish-American ensemble shares their holiday spirit with “A Celtic Christmas,” 7 p.m. $45, $40 and $35. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

meaning of the holiday season, presented

by Plaza Theatrical Productions, 11 a.m.; also Dec. 10, 12 p.m.; Dec. 16, 11 a.,m. $12.

The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. (516) 599-6870.

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Breakfast With Santa: Holiday fun for the family, 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. $12. Tickets required. St. Mary’s Council Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook.

599-8000.

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Sax superstar Dave Koz reunites with two members of the original lineup, guitarist Peter White and David Benoit, for the 20th anniversary of his annual Christmas Tour, which stops at Tilles Center on Dec. 2.Trumpet maestro Rick Braun and vocalist Selina Albright join this special holiday tour.Together they’ll perform fresh renditions of Christmas classics, a Chanukah medley and hits from their respective catalogs.

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Holiday Concert: The United Choral Society sings seasonal tunes, 2 p.m.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.

Holiday Rides: Annual fire truck rides with the Valley Stream Fire Department, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, Merrick Rd., Valley Stream.

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Johnny Mathis: The iconic vocalist celebrates the season with a new edition of his popular Christmas concert, 8 p.m. $200, $135, $90, $60. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 or www. ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.

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Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: A seasonal concert, 8 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students.

Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-6644 or www.hofstratickets.com.

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Menorah Lighting: Dec. Grand Community leaders and dignitaries lead the lighting every evening, presented 12 menorah

by Chabad of the Five Towns, 6:30 p.m., daily, sunset; 3 p.m. on Friday. With latkes, donuts and dreidels every night. Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park, Cedarhurst and Summit Ave., Cedarhurst.

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Holiday Tree Lighting: Welcome the season, with Santa’s arrival, 6 p.m.; entertainment and ice show, 7 p.m. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport. 377-2314.

of Lights, 5:30 p.m. Village Hall, 376 11 Festival Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway. 341-0996.

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Festive Evening with Ebenezer Scrooge: Visit with the celebrated miser and discover the true meaning of Christmas, 5-7 p.m. With Victorian caroling and refreshments. $10, $8 seniors. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.

Holiday Concert: The Seaford Community Band and Seaford Community Jazz Band perform, 7:30 p.m. Seaford High School, Seaman’s Neck Rd., Seaford.

Lighting: Dec. Menorah Join the community to celebrate the

Holiday Lighting: Honor loved ones at Mercy Medical Center’s Tree of Lights holiday celebration, 5:30 p.m. Blessing and lighting take place in front of hospital, followed by refreshments in Main Lobby. Mercy Medical Center, 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 705-18338.

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Adelphi Chorale and Vocal Ensemble’s Holiday Celebration: The choral ensembles celebrate the season, performing holiday favorites and choral masterworks, 7:30 p.m. $20. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or www. aupac.adelphi.edu.

Swing’n the Holidays with the Jive Aces: The six-piece British jive-swing band gives a fresh spin to yuletide hits, 3 p.m. $45 and $40. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www.aupac.adelphi.edu.

Menorah Lighting: Commemorate the Festival of Lights, with South Baldwin Jewish Center, 5:45 p.m. LIRR Station, Sunrise Highway, Baldwin.

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Holiday Doo Wop Extravaganza; Classic doo wop groups perform, 6 p.m. Lineup includes Jay & the Americans, Dennis Tufano (The Buckinghams), Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Classics, The Chiffons, The Capris. $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www. livenation.com.

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Holiday Lighting: Join the community for the annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony, presented by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce and Wantagh Preservation Society, 2 p.m. With refreshments, a visit from Santa and entertainment. Wantagh Train Museum, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. 828-8767 or 679-0100.

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Join Joanie Maddon and her “Ladies” for a spirited concert that highlights timeless Irish traditions. Cherish the Ladies perform their signature arrangements of classic Christmas carols, with a full band and step dancers.They’ll visit Landmark on Main Street with “A Celtic Christmas” on Dec. 10.

Menorah Lighting: Usher in the Festival of Lights, with Rabbi Nochem Teneboim, Chabad of Hewlett, 6 p.m. Veterans Triangle, Broadway and West Broadway, Hewlett.

Lighting: Dec. Menorah Welcome Hanukkah, 6 p.m. Petit Ave. and

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Charlie Brown Christmas: Dec. AA stage adaptation of the beloved Peanuts

Menorah Lighting: Gather with the community for the annual lighting ceremony, 7 p.m.; Refreshments follow at Lynbrook Recreation Center. Stauderman Ave. and Forest Ave., Lynbrook.

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Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Rockville Centre. 3234444 or www.madisontheatre.org.

Guys Holiday Show: Dec. Two Get merry with Mike and Brian’s take on

Tour: Dec. Candlelight Visit Pagan-Fletcher Restoration by

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Christmas Carol: Dec. AA radio-style staged reading, presented by

University’s Theatre Department, 2 16 Adelphi p.m. Admission free, reservations suggested.

Adelphi University’s Olmsted Theater, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 877-4000 or www. aupac.adelphi.edu.

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Hewlett residents will gather around the menorah on Dec. 12, one of the many community celebrations throughout the holiday season.

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Holiday Jazz with the Paul Joseph Quartet: A festive performance of instrumental jazz renditions of secular and sacred favorites, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Public Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.

Band of Long Island: The 50-piece orchestra celebrates the season with traditional holiday favorites, 2 p.m. Elmont Memorial Public Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.

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A Home for the Holidays: A musical cabaret that explores favorite pastimes of the festive season, 2 and 7 p.m.; also Dec. 17, 3 p.m. $23-$45. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

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Holiday Rides: The Lynbrook Fire Department offers their annual fire truck rides, noon-3 p.m. Earle Ave. Parking Field No. 8, Lynbrook.

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The Nutcracker: New York Dance Theatre’s production is performed the George Balanchine tradition, with guest artists from the New York City Ballet, 12 and 5 p.m.; also Dec. 17. $42, $32 seniors and children 12 and under.

Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playouse, South Campus, Hempstead. (631) 462-0964 or www. ohmanballet.org.

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The The Nutcracker: The Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s professional dance company, presents its annual production, with additional choreography by Artistic Director Maurice Brandon Curry, 1 and 5 p.m.; also Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $78, $58 and $48. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Poss, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (800) 745-3000 (516) 299-3100 or www.ticketmaster.com or www. tillescenter.org.

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Polar Express: Holiday train ride through Greis Park’s exercise trail, with visit from Santa, 6-8 p.m. Greis Park, Lynbrook. with The Nassau Pops: Dec. Christmas holiday concert, featuring the Mineola

Society, 3 p.m. A donation of an un17 Choral wrapped toy for Toys for Tots is requested.

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Holidays with the Symphonic Pops: The multi-generational orchestra performs music from “The Polar Express,”“West Side Story,” and other holiday favorites, with a special appearance by the Oceanside’s Dance Center’s dance team, 2 p.m. $10 donation. Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 414-1831 or www. seniorpops.org.

31 The tribute band blasts back to the past with ‘70s rock hits, 7, p.m. $35-$65. Madison Theatre,

Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

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Countdown to 12: “Bling in” the New Year at Long Island Children’s Museum’s annual New Year’s celebration, noon-4 p.m. Celebrate in the Times Square tradition, including an extreme dance party. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.

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Paul Bolger’s “A Christmas Carol”: Actor Paul Bolger presents his version of the Dickens’ holiday classic, 2 p.m. West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. (516) 481-6591.

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Scrooge: Holiday musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale, 12 p.m.; also Dec. 23, 11 a.m. $12. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. (516) 599-6870.

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Elegant Snowflakes dance in the enchanting Snow Scene of The Nutcracker when New York Dance Theatre performs its version of the holiday classic, in the tradition of the New York City Ballet and the legendary George Balanchine, Dec. 16-17, at Hofstra University.

Concert: Dec. Holiday Freeport High School’s Select Chorale,

Check with the HERALD each week for complete details on holiday events throughout the area.

father, Atz, and her brothers, Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher, 8 p.m. $99.50, $84.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $45. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Chorus and alumni perform holiday 22 Mixed tunes and carols. Freeport Memorial Library Lobby, 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport.

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Beyond wrapping paper Cute, clever ways to present gifts ake a statement when you give the perfect holiday gift. Sure a gift bag, wrapping paper and a bow are nice, but with a little thought and creativity, gift giving can be a present, too. Check out these ways to make the process of receiving the gift as memorable as the gift itself.

collect stones big and small, and then wash them with soap and water. Or purchase a bag of ready-to-decorate rocks from a home improvement store. Whether you collect rocks or buy them, be sure to prime them with acrylic paint, followed by colored paint and patterns. Use thin brushes or paint pens to write messages like “Naughty or Nice?” The festive stones can be keepsakes after the holiday. A gifting win-win.

Leave Notes In a time of text messaging, how nice is it to actually receive a handwritten note in the mail. Now imagine receiving a note (or a series of notes!) previewing or teasing a holiday gift.

The Punkpost app, available on iOS and Android, lets you pick a card, type a message and send it in the mail within 24 hours.

“For gifting, you can send notes leading up to the holidays with clues,” says Alexis Monson, Punkpost’s co-founder. “Or you could have all the cards sent to you and then you hide in various places to continue the scavenger hunt.”

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Puzzled Give the gift recipient clues via puzzle pieces. Make your own puzzle or buy a blank one at a hobby or craft store. You can decorate it with drawings, photos or simply words written on the puzzle. Break it into pieces and give the clues one day at a time.

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Want to customize the scavenger hunt for multiple kids? Designate a specific color or envelope pattern for each child. Then the kids can search the house for their specific clues and, ultimately, their holiday gifts.

Building Anticipation Opening a present doesn’t last long. But it lasts longer if you dole out the present in installments. For example, if you’re giving your spouse a spa day for Christmas, give a small nail polish one day, bath salts the next, and then, on the holiday, present him or her a robe with the spa gift certificate tucked in the pocket.

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Light: One of the major tenets of Hanukkah is how light can shine and lead a person through dark periods. This is typically exemplified by the lighting of the menorah, which is prominently placed in windows or other visible areas of celebrants’ homes.

This season spend time with someone who may be dealing with an illness or the loss of a loved one. You may be the light that inspires this person each day. Give candles to friends and family members to symbolize the light that will shine in the future.

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