Spirits shine bright at Lynbrook, East Rockaway holiday celebrations

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The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway celebrated festive holiday gatherings last week.

Lynbrook lit the menorah on Nov. 30 and then the Christmas tree on Sunday.

“We had a really nice showing,” Mayor Alan Beach said. “It was a nice crowd.” He added that he was particularly impressed with the singing performance of the students from Temple Am Echad.

Santa visited Atlantic Avenue at 5 p.m. Festivities included a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, performances and the blessing of the Creche.

East Rockaway hosted its Hanukkah celebration with a menorah lighting on Dec. 2 at Village Hall and lit the tree on Dec. 3.