No doubt, Merrick families are in the holiday spirit, adorning their homes with bright lights, lawn ornaments and other assorted decorations.
At times, the house-decorating tradition escalates into a lighthearted competition among neighbors, as homeowners try to outdo one another in festive cheer. As a result, bright lights shine through the winter darkness across the Merricks.
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By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com
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12/22/11
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A tasty time at Carbonaro
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Kindergartners at the Robert W. Carbonaro School celebrated the holidays last Friday afternoon by making gingerbread houses. Many of the children were joined by their parents and siblings.
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12/22/11
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PTAs welcome Santa
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The Clear Stream Avenue and Howell Road School PTAs recently hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa events for children and parents. Clear Stream's breakfast was on Dec. 10, and Howell Road held its event on Dec. 17.
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12/21/11
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The Oceanside Department of Community Activities (DOCA) and the Oceanside Kiwanis held their annual Holiday Happenings on Dec. 17.
Oceanside families came out to School 6 to not only meet Santa …
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12/21/11
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Our happy hamlet's holiday homes
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Too cold for a walk outside? Take a Herald-guided photo tour of Baldwin’s most brilliant holiday houses. Above, an annual favorite; the lavish display on Adams Court. More photos, pages 15, 16.
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Chris Connolly
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12/21/11
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Despite all of the activities that divert our attention during the holiday season, we need to make sure our homes are safe.
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12/15/11
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With the holidays nearly upon us, we once again encourage you to skip the madness at the mall and shop close to home.
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12/15/11
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The Village of East Rockaway, along with the East Rockaway Recreation Department, hosted its annual Tree Lighting ceremony, held at Village Hall on Atlantic Avenue on December 9. Santa Claus made a …
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By Mary Malloy
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12/15/11
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Those looking for food, clothing and toiletries can turn to neighborhood pantries, which are filling up quick with a surplus of items, said Sis. Barbara Faber, Our Lady of Peach parish ministry …
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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12/14/11
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Valley Stream tree lighting ceremony
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The village of Valley Stream held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 10 outside of Village Hall. There was a musical performance from Central High School Tri-M honor society students, treats and a chance for children to send their letters to Santa.
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12/14/11
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