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Holiday Lights at Crawford Park 

December 6, 2025 at 3:30pm – 6:30pm.

Come enjoy the family-friendly warmth and holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from this joyful community event. Tree lighting at 5:00pm. Selfies with Santa, great food and holiday snacks, craft activities and amazing live holiday music are just a few reasons why you don’t want to miss out.

West Harrison 20th Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7pm. 

West Harrison Village Green

Refreshments will be served and enjoy holiday entertainment. Visit with Santa and Frosty.

Sinterklaas—annual St. Nicholas Day

 Celebration

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers

Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Join us for a visit from St. Nicholas himself, historical games, ornament crafts, gingerbread decorating, live music, and more! Featuring live music and stories with storyteller April Armstrong, accompanied by Mario Sprouse on piano. See the full schedule at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/st-nicholas-day-celebration-2025. All crafts, gingerbread decorating, and admission are free and open to everyone, sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall. Pre-registration is not required, but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Met’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche—a beloved holiday tradition—is on view in the Medieval Sculpture Hall (Gallery 305) through January 6, 2026. The towering 20-foot blue spruce is adorned with a host of cherubs and angels. More than 70 additional figures at the base represent the three elements of Nativity scenes that were traditional to 18th-century Naples: adoring shepherds and their flocks, the procession of the three Magi, and spirited peasants and townspeople. Enhancing the display are nearly 50 charming animals and background elements—such as the ruins of a Roman temple, several quaint houses, and a typical Italian fountain—that create a dramatic setting for the Nativity. 

In honor of Hanukkah, a magnificent silver menorah made in 1866–72 is on view in The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Galleries (Floor 1, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Gallery 556) through January 6, 2026. Created for the Great Synagogue in Lviv (present-day Ukraine), the ceremonial lamp—which is cast, chased, and engraved with elaborate motifs—is one of the largest silver Hanukkah lamps known. The menorah is on loan from The Moldovan Family Collection. The eight-branched Hanukkah menorah commemorates an important moment in Jewish history: the triumphant Maccabean revolt against the oppressing Seleucid Empire and the reconsecration of the Jewish Holy Temple in 165 BC. The lamp’s eight branches refer to the miracle in which the last vessel of oil, which should have lasted only one day, kept the temple menorah lit for eight days to allow for the Temple’s reconsecration. 

The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY. 

https://www.metmuseum.org/

The magic of the holidays returns as Lumina – A Magical Light Experience once again transforms Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard into a dazzling winter wonderland. Now celebrating its fifth season, Lumina features over half a million glowing lights in an immersive, walk-through display where families can continue the cherished tradition of returning year after year to celebrate the spirit of the season. More information and ticket information can be found here www.luminahm.com Guests can indulge in seasonal favorites including fresh apple cider donuts, toasty s’mores, hot cider, and festive holiday drinks and treats while taking in the sights and sounds of this one-of-a-kind experience, perfect for family outings, date nights, and holiday celebrations alike. Lumina – A Magical Light Experience runs through December 30, welcoming guests from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM on weekends and select weekday evenings. Tickets are available online at luminahm.com