List Holiday Lights on Long Island 2011...

Every year we load up the kids in the Mini Van, grab some Dunkin Donuts and head out to see some holiday lights.  This year my 2 1/2 year old is really, really into it!!

Here is the list we go by every year for Nassau County from http://www.freewebs.com/longislandlights/  but they have Suffolk County and Queens too.

Winner of the Cinderella Tickets is...

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Winner of the Cinderella Tickets is Comment #19 via random.org.

Anonymous said...

I would love to bring Kristen to her first show - LGrefig

December 4, 2011 10:56 PM

Please message me ASAP to get your tickets at longislandmomx2@gmail.com.

Thanks to all that entered.  This afternoon starts another giveaway for tickets to see A CHRISTMAS CAROL on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury.

Holiday Show Round Up 12/6 - 12/12...

12.06	6:00pm	ABCFAM	‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
	6:30pm	ABCFAM	The Polar Express
	8:00pm	NBC	"A Michael Buble Christmas" Variety Special
	8:00pm	AMC	A Christmas Carol  (1984)
	8:30pm	ABCFAM	Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
	10:30pm	AMC	A Christmas Carol  (1984)
12.07	6:30pm	ABCFAM	Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
	8:00pm	AMC	A Christmas Carol  (1984)
	9:00pm	ABCFAM	National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
	10:30pm	AMC	A Christmas Carol  (1984)
12.08	6:00pm	ABCFAM	Jack Frost (1979)
	7:00pm	ABCFAM	Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
	7:30pm	ABCFAM	Cranberry Christmas
	8:00pm	ABCFAM	Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
	9:00pm	ABCFAM	The Year Without a Santa Claus
	10:00pm	ABCFAM	A Miser Brothers’ Christmas
12.09	8:00pm	CBS	Frosty the Snowman
	8:30pm	CBS	Frosty Returns
	9:00pm	CBS	Yes, Virginia
12.10	1:00pm	USA	Elf (Will Ferrell)
	11:00pm	USA	Elf (Will Ferrell)
12.12	8:00pm	TCM	A Christmas Carol (1938)

LI Children's Museum Celebrates Holiday Season with Cultural Workshops...

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATES HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CULTURAL WORKSHOPS

Garden City – The holiday season is once again upon us and the Long Island Children’s Museum is celebrating with a series of themed workshops. Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza take center stage as visitors learn the history and traditions behind each of the holidays and then create a craft to take home to continue the celebration.

Festival of Lights!

Sunday, December 11 from 1-3 p.m.

Join LICM in celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights!  Learn about the history and traditions of this festive holiday and why people light candles on a menorah. Make your own hand-painted wooden spool menorah to treasure year after year!

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Trimming the Tree

Saturday, December 17 from 1-3 p.m.

Why do some families hang ornaments on a tree? For many people trimming the Christmas tree is a special tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Join us as we learn about why some families decorate a tree and Christmas ornaments from around the world. Experience some of these age old traditions and create a unique hand-painted glass ornament to treasure for years to come.

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Celebrating Kwanzaa

Tuesday, December 27 from 1-3 p.m.

Do you like week-long celebrations? Kwanzaa is the time when many African American families get together to give thanks, and to enjoy the blessings of family. Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and LICM as we explore this unique holiday that celebrates African American culture.  Get hands-on as we learn about the rich traditions and the meaning behind Kwanzaa then make your own Kinara to take home.

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children over 1 year old. Under 1 year old FREE. $10 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org

Cooper and Me Book Signing December 11th at the Book Revue...

WHO:              Thirteen-year-old student, Alexa Peters, co-author and illustrator of the children’s book series, Cooper and Me, and her mother and co-author, Monique Peters.

WHAT:            Alexa and Monique will sign copies of Cooper and Me and Cooper and Me and the Winter Adventure, the first two in a series of picture books about an adventurous Black Lab who takes kids on fun adventures as they learn important life lessons.  Alexa will read to the audience accompanied by a special guest – Cooper, her loveable pet canine and inspiration for the books!  The festive event will feature a Cooper and Me activity table, where budding authors and artists can create their own illustrated stories, and tummy-warming hot cocoa and holiday cookies for kids to nibble on while they enjoy the books’ catchy theme music.  There’ll even be treats for guests’ four-legged friends!

WHERE:          Book Revue

313 New York Avenue

Huntington, NY 11743

Tel: 631.271.1442

WHEN:            Sunday, December 11

                        11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

BACKGROUND:  Cooper and Me books, aimed at children 4 – 7, are illustrated by Alexa Peters  (now 13), and co-written with her mother, Monique Peters.  The idea for the books came from Alexa's sketchbooks, in which she created stories since she was very little as a means of expressing her feelings about her daily experiences.  The original Cooper and Me book tells the story of a young girl who is nervous as her first day of school approaches.  The second book, Cooper and Me and the Winter Adventure, is about two dog pals – Cooper and Bella – who go off on a sledding adventure and have a hard time finding their way home after a snowstorm.  These engaging and wise stories captivate young learners while helping build emotional resilience.  Interactive resources at the back of each book, and at www.cooperandme.com, provide further opportunity for parents to explore these topics with their kids.   

The story behind Cooper and Me also offers an inspiring example of families working together to help others.  A portion of the proceeds from the original Cooper and Me goes to the Happy Hearts Fund, which builds schools in disaster areas, and $1.00 from each Winter Adventure book sold will support The Lustgarten Foundation, the nation’s largest private foundation solely dedicated to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. 

Win a Family 4 Pack to a Cinderella Christmas Concert at NYCB Theatre at Westbury

Are you looking forward to planning the upcoming Christmas holidays for your family? Do you want to plan exciting and joyful outings? If this is the case, you must consider buying the tickets of “Cinderella Christmas Concert” scheduled to be held on Sunday, December 11th 2011 at 1.00 P.M at NYCB theatre in Westbury, New York.

The fact cannot be denied that all of us must have heard the Cinderella story at some point of time or other, but attending the play with the family in the Christmas season is something, which cannot be afforded to miss.

It is assured that the bright lights, the packed theatre, the marvelous setup and most importantly, the fantastic performance, you will cherish forever. As sold-out shows much before the event day is not uncommon to this concert, you must book your tickets before. It must be mentioned that the tickets are moderately priced.

For more show information and to purchase tickets visit Live Nation.

WIN IT!!!!!

Family 4 Pack of Tickets to

Cinderella's Christmas 

NYCB Theatre at Westbury

Westbury, NY

Sun, Dec 11, 2011 1:00 PM

How to win it: 

Contest will run from December 3rd, 2011 until 11:59 p.m. EST  December 8th, 2011. *US ONLY*

Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter @longislandmomx2 - leave a comment on this blog post.

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Holiday Show Round Up 12/1 - 12/5...

Holiday Show Round Up

December 1st - December 5th

12.01	6:00pm	ABCFam	Mickey's Christmas Carol
	6:00pm	HALMRK	The Town Christmas Forgot
	6:30pm	ABCFam	Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too
	7:00pm	ABCFam	The Santa Clause
	8:00pm	ABC	Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
	9:00pm	ABC	CMT Country Christmas
	9:00pm	ABCFam	The Santa Clause
	9:00pm	TVLAND	Everybody Loves Raymond (All I Want for Christmas)
	10:00pm	HALMRK	Finding John Christmas (Peter Falk)
	10:00pm	HALMRK	When Angels Come to Town  (Peter Falk)
12.02	3:00pm	HALMRK	The Santa Clause
	5:00pm	HALMRK	Battle of the Bulbs
	7:30pm	HALMRK	Jingle All The Way (animated)
	8:00pm	ABCFam	Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
	10:00pm	HALMRK	The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
	10:30pm	ABCFam	Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
	11:00pm	TBS	Surviving Christmas
12.03	10:00am	STARZ	The Santa Clause 2
	10:00am	HALMRK	Battle of the Bulbs
	11:00am	FOOD	Giada at Home - Giada's Christmas Dinner
	12:00pm	HALMRK	The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
	1:55pm	TBS	Surviving Christmas
	2:00pm	LIFE	Recipe for a Perfect Christmas
	6:10pm	ENC	Home Alone
	7:00pm	TLC	Crazy Christmas Lights
	8:00pm	NBC	It's A Wonderful Life
	8:00pm	ENC	The Santa Clause 2
	8:00pm	HALMRK	A Princess for Christmas
	7:00pm	TLC	Invasion of the Christmas Lights 2
	10:00pm	LIFE	A Boyfriend for Christmas
	10:00pm	HALMRK	A Princess for Christmas
12.04	12:00am	ABCFAM	The Nightmare Before Christmas
	2:00am	LIFE	A Boyfriend for Christmas
	2:05pm	STARZ	Disney's A Christmas Carol
	8:00pm	HGTV	Celebrity Holiday Homes 2011 (episode 1)
12.05	8:00pm	NBC	The Sing-Off Holiday Special
	8:00pm	ABC	A Charlie Brown Christmas
	8:00pm	AMC	A Christmas Carol  (1984)
	9:45pm	TCM	A Christmas Carol (1938)
	10:00pm	LMN	A Boyfriend for Christmas
	10:30pm	AMC	A Christmas Carol  (1984)

Source: http://holidaypages4u.tripod.com/christmas_movies_tv.htm