OnNov. 17 the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce welcomed new chamber member Salon Zarrato the Village of Port Jefferson with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Salon owner Tom Carlton’s expert experience in hair services is renowned and he has a professional and knowledgeable staff.
Located at 7 Traders Cove next to Nantucket’s Restaurant, the salon offers custom hair coloring, haircuts for men, women and children with a specialty in barber cuts, blow outs, highlights and more.
Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information, call 631-509-0544 or visit www.salonzarra.com.
Above, owner Tom Carlton cuts the celebratory ribbon surrounded by his team and officers of the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.
The Healing Center @ Port Jeff Salt Cave celebrated their newly expanded space at 320 Main Street in Port Jefferson on Nov. 20. The event was highlighted with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce (PJCC).
Owned and operated by two registered nurses, the Port Jeff Salt Cave at 320 Main St., Port Jefferson is celebrating their 7th year serving the local community. The expansion has enabled them to add more healing services and modalities to their existing wellness center such as a full body red light therapy bed, and a sound healing studio which currently boasts Long Island’s only monochord.
“There is truly something for everyone in this newly expanded space, whether you are looking to just enjoy some relaxation or you are in search of time tested and true adjunct therapies to help you on a healing journey you will find it here,” said co-owner Marcy Guzman.
Pictured at the ribbon cutting, from left, Brian Orlando; Crystal Staley-Phillips, Steven Incarnato, PJCC President Mary Joy Pipe, Marcy Guzman RN, Rich Guzman RN, Melanie Harrell, Justine Waker, and Crystal Hughes.
A listing of their many offerings can be found at www.thehealingcenteratportjeffsaltcave.com. Operating hours are Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chantae Sullivan-Pyke, MD, MSTR, FACOG, has joined Island Fertility, a full-service fertility practice in Stony Brook Medicine’s expanding network of community practices and physicians, at Stony Brook Medicine’s Advanced Specialty Care Center in Commack.
Dr. Sullivan-Pyke is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). She completed her medical degree at Yale School of Medicine, followed by her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York – Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Sullivan-Pyke completed a subspecialty fellowship training in REI at the University of Pennsylvania. Her long-standing interest in the investigation of clinical questions in the laboratory and bringing answers back to the bedside for clinical practice inspired her to complete a Master of Science degree in Translational Research during her REI fellowship.
“Stony Brook Medicine is thrilled that Dr. Sullivan-Pyke has joined Island Fertility,” said Todd Griffin, MD, MBA, Interim Vice President for Clinical Services and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at Stony Brook Medicine. “She is an experienced infertility expert who will continue the outstanding tradition of excellent care provided at Island Fertility. We know our patients will value her expertise as well as the compassionate care she will deliver.”
Before joining Island Fertility, Dr. Sullivan-Pyke spent the past four years caring for patients at Kofinas Fertility Group in New York City, where she was the director of fertility preservation.
“I am excited to join the incredible team at Island Fertility and to continue to provide world-class fertility care to patients across Long Island and New York in a caring and welcoming environment,” said Dr. Sullivan-Pyke.
Island Fertility is accepting new patients and has office hours Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 631-638-4600.
Located at the corner of Hollow Road and Christian Avenue in Stony Brook, this merry display is the Wilder Family’s gift to the community this holiday season, from their gnome to yours.
Potato pancakes are traditionally served during Chanukah celebrations. This dish is often referred to as “latkes,” a Yiddish word that loosely translates to “little oily thing.” Potato pancakes are not exclusive to Jewish celebrations and cuisine. Germans have their own variation called “kartoffelpuffer” that can be served with sour cream, applesauce or smoked salmon. The Irish have “boxty,” which may be made with a combination of shredded potato and mashed potato before being fried. Many potato pancake recipes are quite similar. They involve only a few ingredients and fry up in a flash. Some chefs recommend draining the shredded potato prior to cooking so that the pancakes will fry up crispy and not be soggy or break apart.
Enjoy this recipe for Latkes, courtesy of AllRecipes.com
Latkes
YIELD: Serves 12
INGREDIENTS:
3 large potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 small onion, shredded
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the potatoes and onion into a bowl, and stir in eggs, salt and flour as needed to make the mixture hold together. With wet hands, scoop up about 1/3 cup of the mixture per patty, and form into flat round or oval shapes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, and gently place the patties into the hot oil. Fry until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, then flip with a spatula and fry the other side until golden.
3. Line a colander or strainer with 2 paper towels, and drain the cooked latkes in the colander. Serve hot.
This week’s shelter pet is handsome Doc who was found as a stray at the end of November and is nowdoing his residency at the Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter until he can move on to a permanent home.
Doc
At approximately 8 years old, this man has a purr that won’t quit and an appetite for love and affection. Doc is diabetic, so he will need a home that can manage insulin injections twice a day and vet visits twice a year. This cat loves all people and would be a great addition to any home. He is available for adoption or as a Forever Foster.
If you would like to meet Doc, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in a domestic setting.
The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Visitor hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only).
For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.
At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for more. Start with some savory appetizers, enjoy an elegant main course with an award-winning side dish, and top it off with a sweet cocktail and delectable dessert.
Holiday Mini Meatball Skewers
Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans
Holiday Mini Meatball Skewers
Makes 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef
1 cup fresh zucchini, grated
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 inch
2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch
2 green bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch
12 skewers (6 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 F. In medium bowl, lightly mix ground beef, zucchini, egg, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Alternately thread meatballs, onions, red peppers and green peppers onto skewers. Place skewers on shallow-rimmed baking sheet. Bake 22-25 minutes, or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 160 F.
To make cranberry barbecue sauce: In medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; simmer 5 minutes, or until flavors blend. Drizzle sauce over skewers or serve as dipping sauce.
Classic Beef Wellington
Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans
Classic Beef Wellington
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 chateaubriand tenderloin roast
8 ounces mushrooms
1 large shallot
2 tablespoons dry red wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
flour
1 sheet puff pastry
DIRECTIONS:
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet. Heat oven to 425 F. In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not overprocess. Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remaining pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool.
Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if necessary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges.
Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastry-wrapped roast, seam-side down, on baking sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry. Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium. Carve into slices and serve.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple
Recipe courtesy of Susan McGreevy of Port Jefferson Station, who was recently awarded a blue ribbon for this side dish by Just a Pinch Recipes
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple
Makes 8 servings
“Not too many people like Brussels sprouts, but I happen to love them. I have made a believer out of them with this recipe. I always make it for special dinners.”
Recipe courtesy of the Beverage Team at Mirabelle Restaurant in Stony Brook
Espresso Martini
Makes 1 serving
INGREDIENTS:
1.5oz Titos Vodka
1.5 oz Black Coffee Liqueur
1 oz Fresh Espresso
1 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup
3 espresso coffee beans for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Shake over ice and strain into martini glass.
Guy Reuge’s Ginger AlmondTart Mirabelle
Recipe courtesy of Chef Guy Reuge
Guy Reuge’s Ginger Almond Tart Mirabelle
Makes 8 servings
“This pie is part of the early history of Mirabelle. I created the recipe for our dessert list when the restaurant opened in 1983. The recipe has been printed many times, and still today my customers ask for it…so I keep it on the menu. Personally, I love it with a cup of great coffee; it just goes well together.”
Pâte sablée (pastry dough)
INGREDIENTS:
4 ounces confectioners’ sugar
8 ½ ounces all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
4 ½ ounces butter, chopped into small cubes
1 egg
DIRECTIONS:
In a the bowl of an electric mixer (such as a Kitchenaid) fitted with the paddle combine the confectioners’ sugar, flour, salt, butter, and egg. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. Roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick to fit a 10-inch tart shell mold. Fit the dough into the tart mold and freeze it for 1 hour before baking. Bake the tart shell in a preheated 325 F. oven for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and reserve it.
Ginger Almond Filling
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound light brown sugar
1 cup blanched sliced almonds
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
6 ounces unsalted butter
4 large egg yolks
confectioners’ sugar for dusting the top of the tart
unsweetened whipped cream
DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan combine the brown sugar, almonds, cream, grated gingerroot, and butter, cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it is liquefied but not too hot. Rapidly stir in the egg yolks. Pour the mixture into the reserved tart shell and bake it in a preheated 240 F. oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is semi-firm and the top looks shiny. Remove the tart and let it cool for at least 3 hours before unmolding. Sprinkle the tart with the confectioners’ sugar and slice it into 8 pieces. Serve each slice with the unsweetened whipped cream.
The Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show at Smith Point County Park runs through Dec. 30.
Ongoing
Festival of Trees
Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2, 2023 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Call 473-4778.
Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show
Smith Point County Park, 1 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley will host the 19th annual Girl Scout Holiday Light Show daily from Nov. 26 to Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24 and 25) from 5 to 9 p.m. The drive-thru event features more than a mile of illuminated holiday-themed displays. This year, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County have added 5 exhibits that were conceptualized by local, award-winning Girl Scouts. $25 per car. Tickets can be purchased at the gate with a credit card or visit www.gssclightshow.com.
Thursday Dec. 22
Bright Lights at the Vanderbilt
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its third annual holiday event, Bright Lights: Celebrate the Season, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thousands of warm-white lights will create holiday magic inside and outside the Mansion and illuminate trees, wreaths, garlands, guest rooms, walkways, and the Vanderbilt Library. The event will include Candlelight Tours of the decorated Vanderbilt Mansion, visits with Santa and friends in his workshop, a children’s scavenger hunt, and a 15-minute Holiday Laser show in the Reichert Planetarium. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 children ages 12 and under at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
Splish Splash Water Park, 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton hosts its 5th annual Riverhead Holiday Light Show through Dec. 31. The 25-minute drive-thru event features hundreds of dazzling, never-before-seen holiday themed displays, and music sync’d to lights. Hours are tonight from 5 to 10 p.m., Dec. 23 and 24 from 5 to 11 p.m., and Dec. 25 to 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 per car. For more information, visit www.holidaylightshow.com or call 727-3600.
Live Nativity
One night only! Caroline Church of Brookhaven, One Dyke Road, Setauket will host a live nativity with animals at the Carriage Shed from 5 to 8 p.m. with hot beverages and Christmas carols. Free. All ages welcome. Call 941-4245 or visit www.carolinechurch.net.
Native American Drumming
All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Call 655-7798.
Jazz Christmas Party
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents Nicole Zuraitis’ Jazz Christmas Party from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Grammy nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis appears backed by a big band ensemble to present classic holiday chestnuts. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org or call 751-1895.
Friday Dec. 23
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Happy Holidays Concert
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, and Museum 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents its 1st annual Happy Holidays Afternoon Concert at 12:30 p.m. featuring performances by Rorie Kelly and Pete Mancini & The Hillside Airmen. (Gene Casey has canceled) The event is free with paid admission to the museum. For more information and for future events, visit www.limusichalloffame.org/museum/ or call 689-5888.
Winter Lantern Festival
The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown celebrates the holiday season with Suffolk County’s FIRST immersive Winter Lantern Festival tonight, Dec. 24 and 25 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 8, 2023. The walk-through holiday light show will feature lanterns and displays in the shape of flowers, mushrooms, farm animals, dinosaurs and many more, all handmade by artisans with decades of dedication to their craft. Tickets are $22 per person, $12 ages 3 to 12. To order, visit https://www.showclix.com/tickets/suffolk-winter-lantern-festival. Call 265-6768.
Saturday Dec. 24
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Winter Lantern Festival
See Dec. 23 listing.
Sunday Dec. 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Winter Lantern Festival
See Dec. 23 listing.
Monday 26
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Tuesday 27
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Wednesday 28
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Thursday 29
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
See Dec. 22 listing.
Whale Boat Chats
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor kicks off itsnew monthly “Whale Boat Chats” surrounding the star of the museum’s permanent collection, the 19th century whaleboat Daisy, at noon and again at 1 p.m. These educator-led gallery talks around the whaleboat will share the story of whaling on Long Island and in Cold Spring Harbor specifically. Visitors will learn that people have been hunting whales here on Long Island for thousands of years. Free with admission to the museum of $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. Call 367-3418.
Theater
‘A Christmas Carol’
“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for its 38th annual production of A Christmas Carol in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit.from Nov. 12 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘A Christmas Story’
The John W. Engeman Theater presents A Christmas Story, The Musical from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. Based on the beloved movie, A Christmas Story, The Musical is the perfect holiday gift for the entire family! Tickets range from $80 to $85. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Mostly True Things’
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents (Mostly) True Things on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, the show features 4 true stories but 3 of them include subtle little lies. In the second act, the audience questions the storytellers, then votes for the person they think told it straight. Winners get a tote bag, and the whole truth about each story is shared before the end of the evening. Tickets are $15 online at Eventbrite or $20 at the door (cash only). Visit www.mostlytruethings.com.
* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.
Holiday Discovery Days are back at Sweetbriar Nature Center from Dec. 26 to 30.
PROGRAMS
Holiday Open Play
Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson for a Holiday Open Play on Dec. 23 and from Dec. 26 to 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Celebrate STEM, Space, and Math with hands-on activities, crafts, and more with admission fee. Call 331-3277 or visit www.longislandexplorium.org.
Winter Solstice Workshops
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 80 Little Neck Road, Centerport will offer two Winter Solstice Celebration workshops for children in grades K-4 including Dec. 27 (Solstice Lantern & Planetarium Show) and Dec. 28 (Bulb Botany and Winter Blooms) from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee is $20 per child per workshop. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Holiday Break at the Hatchery
Enjoy your holiday break with a visit to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor to make crafts on on Dec. 26 (Make a Mosaic); Dec. 28 (Pinecone Ornaments); and Dec. 30 (Homemade Playdough) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All activities will be held outdoors and are free with museum admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors and $5 children ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768 for more information.
Toys, Toys, Toys!
The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St.. Cold Spring Harbor presents a drop-in program, Toys, Toys, Toys!, on Dec. 27 and 30 from noon to 3 p.m. Thinking about toys this season? Find out what kids were playing with in nineteenth-century America — and nothing needed charging! Play with a range of historic toys, then create and decorate some old-fashioned toys to take home with you. Cost is admission fee plus $10. Call 367-3418.
Holiday Discovery Days
Holiday Discovery Days are back at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown from Dec. 26 to 30. Sweetbriar’s experienced educators will help open up the wonders of the natural world for children ages 6 to 11 through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more with a different theme each day.$85/day or $375/week. For further details and to register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. Call 979-6344 for more info.
FILM
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas on Dec. 25 at noon. The animated film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the “real world” and turns his attention to Christmas. Rated PG. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children at www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents the holiday musical Barnaby Saves Christmas through Dec. 30. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown kicks off the holiday season with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. from Nov. 19 to Jan. 22 including Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. All seats are $25. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Frosty’
A perennial favorite, Frosty returns to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24 and daily from Dec. 26 to 31. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Hermes the elf and Rudolph in a scene from the classic 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.'
Various traditions take center stage during the holiday season. One of those traditions may be sitting down and enjoying any of a number of timeless holiday movies. Film fans have their own ideas about the best films to watch during the holidays, but the following classic movies are some kids and adults can enjoy together.
It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) In Frank Capra’s iconic film, an angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. The film ranks #11 on the American Film Institute’s original list of the 100 Greatest American Films of All Time.
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) The youngest of Santa Claus’s reindeer, Rudolph uses his luminous red nose to lead the reindeer team and guide Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Evein this iconic stop-motion animation film
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration with the extended family. Things never run smoothly for Clark but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
Home Alone (1990) Kevin! An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) This beloved beloved seasonal staple follows good ol’ Charlie Brown as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
Elf (2003): As a youngster, Buddy was magically transported to the North Pole and raised by Santa’s elves. As an adult, he’s determined to find his real dad in New York City and find a way to fit in.
A Christmas Story (1983) Set in December 1940, the film is presented in a series of vignettes, with narration provided by the adult Ralphie Parker reminiscing when he was nine years old in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana and wanted only one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy’s, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 & 2000) Based on the 1957 children’s book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, the film tells the story of the Grinch, who tries to ruin Christmas for the townsfolk of Whoville below his mountain hideaway.
The Polar Express (2004): A young boy enjoys a magical adventure to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express train. He learns about the true spirit of the holidays and the value of bravery and friendship along the way.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): Charles Dickens’ classic story about a bitter miser might be a little frightening for young children to enjoy in its more theatrical offerings. However, when the Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale, the story becomes much more family-friendly.
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
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