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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. Monkey fun Fingerlings Baby Monkeys from HOLIDAY MAGIC
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. Some might prefer to go the American Girl Create Your Own route, which allows them to customize a Truly Me doll online. “Custom choices include face molds, skin tones and freckles, eye and hair colors, hair textures, new cuts and styles, along with special extras like earrings, hearing aids, glasses and sunglasses, and braces,” Spanos says. Young ones can create TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000
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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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.
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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.
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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. Transfer to ovenproof dish. Place tomatoes cut-side up and TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000
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. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 HOLIDAY MAGIC
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 November 30, 2017 — 21
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
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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. Museum, 1980 Grand Ave., Baldwin.
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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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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. 30 — November 30, 2017
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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. Boutique: Dec. Christmas Do some holiday shopping, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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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. HOLIDAY MAGIC
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. Lighting: Dec. Holiday Santa helps the East Meadow Chamber
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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. Calendar continued next page HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
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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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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. TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000
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.
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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.
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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 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. HOLIDAY MAGIC
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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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Christmas Carol: Dec. AA radio-style staged reading, presented by
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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. 354-5280. 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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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.
Society, 3 p.m. A donation of an un17 Choral wrapped toy for Toys for Tots is requested.
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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. Handmade Holiday: Dec. Jewel’s The singer-songwriter in concert, perform-
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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.
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
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Art for everyone Gifts to offer anyone on your list a creative outlet or anyone on your holiday list who’s got you stumped, there’s got to be something more exciting than the standard coffee-shop gift card, right? The holidays are notorious for causing lots of anxiety: overcrowded parking lots, burnt main courses, flight cancellations, etc. Give the gift of inspiration with presents that are activity-based, centered on relieving stress through making art. These creative gifts range in prices, so you won’t have to worry about reaching too far into your pockets. And if you want to give the gift of quality time to the special people in your life, there are also artistic endeavors that can be shared. Adult Coloring Books Do you remember how much time you spent coloring during your childhood? If an adult handed you some crayons or colored pencils, you were good to go for hours and hours! Studies show that coloring releases similar signals to your body that flow during meditation or exercise. It requires extreme focus but still taps into your creative side, making it a fun, engaging activity; instead of turning on the television to tune out, you’re turning on different parts of your brain by tuning in to your inner artist. The following are some fun options. “Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns.” This is a New York Times best-selling series, offering different paperbacks and patterns to choose from. About $9. “Adult Coloring Book Designs: Stress Relief Coloring Book: Garden Designs, Mandalas, Animals, and Paisley Patterns” offers lots of variety and fun. About $5. “Tattoo Coloring
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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.
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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.” The message is crafted by one of the company’s “handwriting artists.” The cards are $6, and the first card is free.
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. The recipient needs to collect the pieces to solve the puzzle. Say the gift is movie tickets. Each piece holds a clue, such as a photo of a chocolate bar, popcorn, the Hollywood sign, or a picture of the recipient’s favorite actors or films.
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he holidays are here, but do kids really need another app, game or movie as a gift? Most likely, they need a break from TV and devices instead. According to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, kids between the ages of 8 and 18 consume an average of seven hours and 11 minutes of screen media each day. Take a break from screen-related presents this season by giving kids gifts that will help them connect with nature. Feeling Artsy Nature is full of art materials. That’s the idea behind Bella Luna Toys’ Nature’s Art Box, which has a variety of nature-themed art projects that use resources from kids’ backyards, as well as string, wire and glue. Projects include using moss and cones to decorate items, making natural dyes to decorate T-shirts and learning how to dig clay and weave vines. Note: Some projects are more challenging than others. Write On! Inspire kids to write about nature. Keepsake gratitude journal “The Happy Rosy Day Book,” by Zakiyya Rosebelle, has writing prompts for kids, including nature prompts. One encourages kids to place dried flowers from an outing in the journal book and write about the experience. Paradise Found Tweens can be tough to shop for, and this nature gift is geared for older kids. The Tropical Terrarium, by Faber-Castell, is a planting dish that comes with easy-to-grow polka dot plant 38 — November 30, 2017
seeds and potting mix. Kids can decorate the terrarium with a flamingo, a pineapple, succulents, stones and sand. It’s modern decor for their room, as well as a hands-on way to connect with nature. Silly for Science So many science kits are on the market for kids. From making super slime to creating a mini volcano to growing LED crystals to basic chemistry sets, kids can learn about science and have fun, too. Some of these projects require adult supervision. Fish Fun Teach kids about science with an aquarium turned herb garden. With the AquaSprouts Garden, kids can learn about the ecosystem that exists between fish and the edible plants on top. In a process known as aquaponics, the plants use fish waste as fertilizer, which also cleans the water. The garden, which doesn’t require water or filter changes, has fresh greens yearround. In the Can This gift can help kids develop an organic herb garden and hone their STEM skills, too. Back to the Roots’ HOLIDAY MAGIC
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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. Oil: Another component of Hanukkah celebrations is the focus on how a one-day supply of oil somehow lasted eight days during the rededication of the temple’s menorah. Many ways to include oil in celebrations exist. Some people like to get creative in the kitchen, serving fried foods and desserts. Think about giving gifts of oil, such as fragrant essential oils that can be used in potpourri or in the bath or shower. Working alongside their parents, children can see how a wick drenched in oil can serve as an efficient lighting source and decorate the home with these homemade oil lamps. HOLIDAY MAGIC
Twenty-five: Bring attention to the number 25, which is significant when celebrating Hanukkah. The word Hanukkah can be divided into two: Chanu, meaning “they rested,” and Kah, which is the numerical value of 25. On the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, the Maccabees rested from their battle with the Greeks and triumphantly marched into the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Make 25 a part of celebrations by inviting 25 people to celebrate with you or ask children to make murals with 25 different adornments. Charitable giving: Gift-giving is now a component of Haunkkah celebrations, but it wasn’t always. Greater importance was once placed on the lighting of candles to publicize the miracle and evangelize the faith. Some poor people could not afford candles, and these people would go door-todoor for candle funds, or “gelt,” to be able to purchase candles and kiddush wine. Some Jewish families prefer to give money rather than gifts to keep with the tradition of Hanukkah gelt. However, families also can incorporate charitable giving in their celebrations as a way to reinforce the customs of giving to the poor. November 30, 2017 — 39
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In the holiday kitchen uring Hanukkah, our thoughts turn to feasting on some luscious, crispy potato latkes. This holiday treat is more than a symbol of the miracle of Hanukkah, it offers a great opportunity to gather the family and friends in the kitchen and share in the spirit of the season. In fact, why not put a new twist on the latke tradition and fry up a bunch of different versions and judge which type is the best – sort of a “Latke Top Chef”? Traditional Latkes Makes approximately 12 palm-sized latkes 4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 2 eggs
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25% of your full-priced pre-tax purchases at participating Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores will be donated to the participating organizations of your choice!
You must present your CHAMPION NUMBER at the time of each purchase. To register for your complimentary CHAMPION NUMBER and for more information, including a list of the 120+ participating charities and 70+ stores, visit us at championsforcharity.org or call 800.818.6767.
Champions for Charity® was founded by Americana Manhasset in 1996. This annual holiday shopping benefit has been embraced by the community, growing to support 120+ not-for-profit organizations with the participation of 70+ Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores. Now in its 22 nd year, Champions for Charity® has raised more than 10 million dollars. Taking an active role in the community has been an integral part of Castagna Realty Retail Group’s mission, particularly throughout Americana Manhasset’s 61 year history.
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