Submitted by Carrie Taylor on
While there are tons of Christmas-related events happening around Houston this month, it's not the only holiday we are celebrating. Here are several Menorah lightings and Hanukkah (or Chanukah, or Hannukah) celebrations around the greater Houston area for the whole family.
Submitted by Tara D on
There are many wonderful ways to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights in Boston, from crafting a menorah by hand to joining in the celebration at a huge hootenanny. We’ve rounded up some special Hanukkah events just for kids and families in the Boston area—read on for details, and keep checking our daily Event Calendar, where we're adding more Hanukkah events all the time!
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
What better way to enjoy the holiday season than checking out some of most over-the-top home light displays on Long Island with the kids? From flying reindeer to inflatable Santas, holiday cheer is aglow in both Nassau and Suffolk County.
We've crowdsourced from readers, friends, and staff to find the Long Island houses that shine the brightest. So pile into the car, pack a few festive snacks, and set out for a FREE DIY tour of the best of LI.
And if you just can't get enough lights, check out our article on more formal Holiday Light Displays on Long Island, such as the Bayville Winter Wonderland, as well as our Long Island Holiday Fun Guide for more seasonal activities.
Submitted by Rose Gordon Sala on
Count your local Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us as one more spot where you can score that cute photo with Santa.
The national toy and baby gear retailer teamed up with WorldWide Photography to bring a Santa photo package experience to 100 select stores across the country in 2016, including in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, and California.
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
It's the time of year when Christmas tree stalls pop up on street corners all over NYC. Kids love stopping to ooh and aah at the gorgeous, giant trees, and walking past them smells fabulous. Even for a Grinch like me, it's hard to resist the lure of those beautiful trees come December, despite the fact that I can feel my wallet having a seizure.
I hate to deprive my kid this special rite of the holiday season. So how can I score the biggest, most beautiful Christmas tree possible, but at a reasonable cost? Read on for tips on how to find a bargain tree (or at least a convenient one) for your family.
Submitted by Therese Sison on
With so many fun holiday activities for families available during December, it can be hard to narrow down the list to just a few. We've rounded up a list of New England day trips perfect for the Christmas season—giving you one-stop shopping options for enjoying music, decorations, Santa visits, and more.
Submitted by Roberta B on
Christmastime. It's well nigh impossible to overstate the number of options SoCal families have for wholesome entertainment at this Yuletide time of year; in fact I'll go out on a Christmas tree limb and say it is impossible to exaggerate the array of lights, boats, Santas, and Nutcrackers that Angeleno kids could be enjoying at any given moment this month. But the theaters of LA and OC offer more theatrical experiences than just the 26 different productions of The Nutcracker (and counting). Looking for a Christmas show without a Sugar Plum Fairy? Try one of the seasonal classics below.
Submitted by Jennifer Coe on
It's that time of year when twinkling lights and shiny bulbs are everywhere. But I'll bet you have never seen a unique bevy of Christmas trees like the ones you will see at the Festival of Trees at the Wadsworth Atheneum. This annual event has been going for 43 years (I know!), and was established by the Women's Committee of the Museum as a fundraiser. Don't miss out, this Sunday is the last day of the festival.
Every year, my family and I make our trek into Hartford. It's a great opportunity for my boys to be exposed to some amazing artists and to see the beautiful decorated trees people have created.
