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A villager puts the finishing touches on some festive decor during Old Bethpage Village’s annual holiday celebration, “Candlelight Evenings.”

Old-fashioned holiday traditions on Long Island

The holiday countdown continues this weekend with events that focus on the festive pleasures of an earlier era. more

By Karen Bloom | 12/14/11

The curtain closes on the Island Park Theatre Group's production of "Mame" this weekend. See the rousing musical at the Lincoln Orens School in Island Park.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... “Air, Fire, Water, “Earth”An exhibit in which the four elements are used as a metaphor for the world we live in. Works of Ron Erlich, Richard Sigmund, Linda … more

11/16/11

This holiday, be nice, and safely naughty

At Christmastime, it’s easy to get swept up in the superficialities of the season. But it’s important to remember that, at its heart, Christmas is about giving. more

12/23/10

Is there a Santa Claus?

The above title was that of a letter to the editor appearing in the Sept. 21, 1897 edition of The Sun of New York, written by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. The question inspired the famous … more

Mary Malloy | 12/23/10

Nicholas Scelfo, 11, decorated his family’s condo on Wheeler Avenue for Christmas. Every time the Willow Road School student brings home a good grade, he gets a new set of lights to add to front of the home. Nicholas estimates that he has about 1,000 lights already, and his favorites are the multi-colored strings.

Valley Stream lights it up for Christmas [Photo gallery]

Photos of some decorated homes in Valley Stream. more

12/22/10

The Herald staff's Secret Santa party

By Mary Malloy | 12/17/10

Before he took off for England carrying trees and letters for the troops, John Bellamy, DHL’s chief pilot, sat behind the wheel of one of the Oceanside Fire Department’s classic fire engines, enjoying the festivities at Dees’ Nursery.

A trans-Atlantic goodwill mission

Hundreds gathered outside Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside on Dec. 6 to mark the seventh year of DHL Operation Holiday Cheer, a charitable program in which holiday trees, decorations and encouraging … more

Tom Steinert | 12/15/10

Students Hang their angels on the Advent Tree at Holy Name of Mary School in Valley Stream.

Holy Name students make good for Christmas

When it comes to the true meaning of Christmas, Holy Name of Mary School students know what they’re talking about. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/15/10

’Tis the season of giving

With holiday time upon us, many people have giving on their minds. We enjoy the tradition of giving gifts to our loved ones, but also at this time of year, it’s important to think of those who have little, who may get no gifts at all. more

12/2/10

Elizabeth Colgan has a chat with Santa, who made his first appearance of the season.

Christmas is in the air in Valley Stream [Photo gallery]

Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream held its annual Christmas fair on Nov. 13 in McKeon Hall. The event featured numerous craft and baked goods vendors, raffles and even an early visit from Santa. more

11/17/10

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