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Winter 🌟Holidays ⛄️
⛄️ Celebrate The Holidays! ⛄️
“Winter” holidays that are celebrated
around the world this time of year.
Here are 8 holidays that you probably have wondered about!
Hannukah,
or festival of lights, begins December ?? and will continue for 8
days, where each night, another candle on a menorah will be lit.
Prayers, small gifts, and fried food are enjoyed during this special
time.
Fun Fact: the Dreidel, or Sevivon, was used to study the Land
of Israel when it was illegal to study this under the Greek/Syrian
rule.
Yule
or Yuletide, is a German, Nordic, and Wiccan traditional holiday that
is often similar to our modern pagan Christmas experience here in the
U.S. It represents the dark half of the year succumbing to the light, or
the Darkest Night. Famous commonalities of the Yule are the Yule Log, holly, mistletoe, evergreen wreaths, and pointsettias.
Dōngzhì 冬至
Celebrated around December 22nd, this is another version of celebrating Winter
Solstice among different Asian countries. This version of Solstice
honors the relationship of Yin and Yang. Dumplings are often eaten on
this day. Yum!
This
is always marked on my calendar, but what on earth is this holiday
for ?? Celebrated on December 26th in the U.K. and Ireland (among
others), it is the Feast Day of St. Stephen, patron saint of horses. It
is a time to acknowledge horse racing and fox hunting. Banks in these
countries recognize it as a federal holiday. Although in the U.S., it is
often viewed as a huge commercial day to return that ugly sweater your
neighbor thought you might want and get a Keurig instead.
Celebrating
its 51st anniversary, Kwanzaa, or “first fruits”, lasts from December
26th- January 1st. This holiday is celebrated among the African and
African-American community to acknowledge family, friends, and all of
the good things in life. This holiday was acknowledged during the Black
Freedom Movement in the U.S. by Dr. Maulana Karenga, but has been around
since the Egyptians!
Celebrated
on December 10th 2017, is a non-religious, non-cultural day of
recognition founded by the UN to honor the 1948 Universal Declaration of
Human Rights. This observance recognizes the goals and mission of the
UN to meet political, civic, economic, social, and cultural needs of all
human beings around the world.
“Three
Kings Day” celebrated on January 6th or on the Epiphany according to
the Catholic Church. This is when the Wise Men came to visit the baby
Jesus to present the gifts. In Spain, there are parades and adults often
give children candies in shoes that they leave out. In other Hispanic
cultures, pan dulce or sweet bread is made with a plastic baby Jesus
placed somewhere in the dough; should someone find the baby, they are
obligated to bring bread for next year!
Although not celebrated until January 24th, 2018 (via Google),
this holiday is celebrated by those belonging to the Buddhist faith.
This is a religious observance of the Buddha’s enlightenment and
awakening. This holiday is acknowledged in China, Japan, Korea and
Vietnam. Candles are lit for 30 days to acknowledge the enlightenment
and rice and milk are often eaten on this day since it was the first
meal the Buddha ate after his Enlightenment.
Christmas
Christmas is an annual holiday commemorating the
birth of Jesus Christ. This is a festival that is marked by fun,
frolic, reverence, celebrations, parties, family fun,
catching up to make up your lost times, love,
friendship, kids, Santa Claus and many more lovely feelings.
It is the time when the heart gives out delicious fragrances, the fireplace assumes primary importance, the homes goes through decorations makeover, the wardrobes stocking up on latest fashion. Christmas is celebrated across the globe, irrespective of religion, making it truly the greatest festival on Earth.
It is the time when the heart gives out delicious fragrances, the fireplace assumes primary importance, the homes goes through decorations makeover, the wardrobes stocking up on latest fashion. Christmas is celebrated across the globe, irrespective of religion, making it truly the greatest festival on Earth.
Dancing Christmas Lights Saturday, December 10, 2022
Manhattan❄️Winter Rinks
❄️ Manhattan Winter Rinks ❄️
The Rink at Winter Village – Bryant Park
Where: Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets
When: October 28 to March 4
Price: Free; skate rental $20
If you already own skates, this is the most affordable spot in the City—it's the only rink that offers free admission. Bryant Park also hosts annual holiday shops, a good destination if you want to cross some gifts off your list after your turn on the ice.
Where: Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets
When: October 28 to March 4
Price: Free; skate rental $20
If you already own skates, this is the most affordable spot in the City—it's the only rink that offers free admission. Bryant Park also hosts annual holiday shops, a good destination if you want to cross some gifts off your list after your turn on the ice.
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Lasker Rink
Where: Central Park, northeast corner, between 106th and 108th Streets
When: November 3 to March 18
Price: Adults $8.50, kids 12 and under $4.50; skate rental $7.50
Up in the northern reaches of Central Park, Lasker Rink is a bit less crowded than its sister venue, Wollman Rink (see below); you’ll also save a few bucks if you opt for this one.
Where: Central Park, northeast corner, between 106th and 108th Streets
When: November 3 to March 18
Price: Adults $8.50, kids 12 and under $4.50; skate rental $7.50
Up in the northern reaches of Central Park, Lasker Rink is a bit less crowded than its sister venue, Wollman Rink (see below); you’ll also save a few bucks if you opt for this one.
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The Rink at Brookfield Place
Where: 250 Vesey St., at North End Ave.
When: November to March (weather permitting)
Price: $15; skate rental $5
This is your best downtown bet for open-air ice-skating, scenically located right by the Hudson River in Battery Park City. Brookfield Place also offers ample dining and shopping options, so you can grab a bite and buy some holiday gifts, too.
Where: 250 Vesey St., at North End Ave.
When: November to March (weather permitting)
Price: $15; skate rental $5
This is your best downtown bet for open-air ice-skating, scenically located right by the Hudson River in Battery Park City. Brookfield Place also offers ample dining and shopping options, so you can grab a bite and buy some holiday gifts, too.
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The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Where: Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 49th and 50th Streets
When: October 7 to April
Price: Adults $25–$32, kids 10 and under $15; skate rental $12
Millions of visitors plan trips to the City every year just to catch a glimpse of skaters taking a spin on the ice below the famous Christmas tree and gilded statue of Prometheus; others will wait in long lines to experience it for themselves.
Where: Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 49th and 50th Streets
When: October 7 to April
Price: Adults $25–$32, kids 10 and under $15; skate rental $12
Millions of visitors plan trips to the City every year just to catch a glimpse of skaters taking a spin on the ice below the famous Christmas tree and gilded statue of Prometheus; others will wait in long lines to experience it for themselves.
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The Rink at the Standard, High Line
Where: Standard Hotel, 848 Washington St., at 13th St.
When: “When it’s consistently cold enough” (usually open from late November)
Price: Adults $13, kids $6; skate rental $4 (prices reflect those of last season)
This compact rink is open to the public, not just hotel guests, and provides a hip, scenic downtown setting for carving the ice. It stays open till late, so do some skating under the stars before retiring to one of the hotel bars for a nightcap.
Where: Standard Hotel, 848 Washington St., at 13th St.
When: “When it’s consistently cold enough” (usually open from late November)
Price: Adults $13, kids $6; skate rental $4 (prices reflect those of last season)
This compact rink is open to the public, not just hotel guests, and provides a hip, scenic downtown setting for carving the ice. It stays open till late, so do some skating under the stars before retiring to one of the hotel bars for a nightcap.
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Riverbank State Park Ice Rink
Where: Henry Hudson Parkway between West 138th and West 145th Streets
When: November to March
Price: Adults $5, kids 11 and under $3; skate rental $6
Riverbank, in Hamilton Heights, is the only state park in Manhattan; it offers incredible river views across to New Jersey, gorgeous vistas of the George Washington Bridge and a nicely tucked away place to glide on the ice.
Where: Henry Hudson Parkway between West 138th and West 145th Streets
When: November to March
Price: Adults $5, kids 11 and under $3; skate rental $6
Riverbank, in Hamilton Heights, is the only state park in Manhattan; it offers incredible river views across to New Jersey, gorgeous vistas of the George Washington Bridge and a nicely tucked away place to glide on the ice.
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Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Where: Pier 61, West 23rd Street and Hudson River Park
When: Year-round
Price: $11; skate rental $6
Want to skate downtown…in mid-July? This enormous rink at Chelsea Piers is the place to go, though it’s a reliable stop-off any time of year.
Where: Pier 61, West 23rd Street and Hudson River Park
When: Year-round
Price: $11; skate rental $6
Want to skate downtown…in mid-July? This enormous rink at Chelsea Piers is the place to go, though it’s a reliable stop-off any time of year.
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Wollman Rink in Central Park
Where: Central Park, mid-park between 62nd and 63rd Streets
When: October 23 to April
Price: Adults $12 (Mon.–Thurs.), $19 (Fri.–Sun.); kids 11 and under $6; skate rental $9
Few skating spots can match the ambience of Central Park’s Wollman Rink, especially after a fresh snowfall. If you’re there at night, be sure to look up for some prime NYC stargazing.
Where: Central Park, mid-park between 62nd and 63rd Streets
When: October 23 to April
Price: Adults $12 (Mon.–Thurs.), $19 (Fri.–Sun.); kids 11 and under $6; skate rental $9
Few skating spots can match the ambience of Central Park’s Wollman Rink, especially after a fresh snowfall. If you’re there at night, be sure to look up for some prime NYC stargazing.
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