Holidays

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with...

This story begins back in December 2001.  Before we were married, and dating a little short of a year, my husband and I had spent an afternoon baking cookies in preparation of Christmas.  We had such a fun (and...

My household experiences what I like to call the “Triple Whammy” at the end of each year: one daughters’ birthday three days before Christmas, followed by the holidays, followed by the other daughter’s birthday shortly thereafter.  After which point,...

Let's be real, here, ladies: We love our husbands so much it hurts, and we really commend them for their efforts, but sometimes, when it comes to gift giving, they just miss the mark.  Receiving a gift you don't love (or...

I've always been attracted to the macabre and the "different." Ever since I was a child, I have loved Edgar Allan Poe stories (even more so when Vincent Price or Christopher Lee reads them). My favorite movies growing up were...

"The Angels on My Tree" When I first heard the story of "The Angels on My Tree," Christmas was the furthest thing from my mind. It was June, and over 100 degrees that day, as I sat in a small...

Hoping to get that perfect holiday photo? Kids need a few minutes to chat with the Big Guy? Here's our list of the places to visit Santa this year. Photos with Santa Adventure to Santa, through December 24, times vary, Town...

  It's no surprise that Westchester County and the Hudson Valley are full of talented performers, but that's never more apparent than during the holiday season! Here's our list of where to find the best holiday performances, movie showings, and...

  From Winter Wonderlands to North Pole experiences, Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer tons of opportunities to soak in the holiday magic. Here are some of our favorites: One Day Only: Snowflake Festival, December 2, 5pm-8pm,  North Front Street, Kingston, NY What...

Is there anything more magical than counting down until the tree lights appear? Here's our list for tree lightings and fantastic decoration displays. Holiday Light Parade, November 26, 6pm-8pm, 10 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NY What to Expect: This family...