The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is back, celebrating its 30th year. And the expanded GLOW Light Show, also at the NYBG, is a newer holiday feature that visitors can enjoy on select nights. Learn more about these holiday traditions for New York residents and visitors of all ages, and […]
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Creative Ways to Make the Most of Thanksgiving This Year
Thanksgiving during a pandemic may be challenging, but it shouldn’t be impossible! Here are 8 tips on how to have a fun, creative holiday!
The 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is Here!
2020 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Facts at a Glance Tree origin Oneonta, NY Tree donor Daddy Al’s General Store Tree height 75 feet (22.86 meters) Tree diameter 45 feet (13.71 meters) Christmas tree lighting ceremony date Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7-10pm, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza COVID-19 restrictions Yes. There will be no public access to the lighting […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Keeping Joy in the Holidays During the Pandemic
Joy seems like an almost foreign concept during this pandemic. Dr. Gramma Karen invites Mary O’Connor to share how we can still find joy during the holiday season.
Tips for Happy Holidays
The holidays can be a fun and festive time. Unfortunately they can also be busy, rushed and stressful, and that can cause your children to be less than festive themselves. Here are some tips to keep your holidays happy. All that you have to do is keep K.I.D.S. in mind. Kisses Respect your child’s wish […]
Staying Stress-Free During the Holidays
The holiday season has officially fallen upon us, and in hand with the festive cheer, gathering of family and friends, and holiday music comes a whole lot of stress. According to research from last holiday season, 31 percent of Americans would describe the holiday season as “frantic.” As much as we may like to put on the facade that the holiday season is still a time of cheer, we should face the fact that it’s stressing all of us out.
Seasonal Safety Tips for the Holidays
Holiday decorations, especially candles and electrical lighting, can be fire hazards.
Parents and grandparents should take a few precautions when decorating and entertaining for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwaanza and other fall/winter holidays and festivities.
Top 7 Tips to Avoid Stress this Holiday Season
Every year, it’s the same. When chilly November rolls around, I’m pumped for the holiday season – ready to shop, bake and enjoy the festivities with my daughter and relatives.