photo courtesy of NJSP
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Trenton NJ, according to multiply sources NJ State Police helped out Santa ,to allow his reindeer to rest up for their big evening, he’s been hitching rides including one from the NJSP Aviation Unit!
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New Bridge Landing NJ, according to the Bergen County Historical Society , “When we look at Christmas traditions we know today, they are truly American, taken from different cultures and blended together for the celebration that we know of today. Sinterklaas comes to us from the Netherlands, leaving gifts in the shoes of good children on Saint Nicholas Day. We can see how this became Santa Claus and the tradition of gift giving. It was Washington Irving who would take the different stories of how people celebrated this time of year and set the foundation we know today. You also can’t have a cookie exchange if it wasn’t for the Dutch. The word is Dutch in origin was originally spelled koekje. Many other regions and groups have contributed to the celebration and you may celebrate your own way with traditions or not at all. Either way, the NY/NJ contributed greatly to the traditions we know today.”
The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1902, promotes preservation, study and appreciation of local history.
The Bergen County Historical Society was instrumental in saving the historic Steuben House in River Edge in 1928. The Society established its museum headquarters there in September 1939 and promoted the establishment of the Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission by legislation in 1995. The purpose of the Commission is to unify and coordinate governmental and private efforts not only to preserve the three Bergen Dutch sandstone houses and their unique cultural contents, presently standing on the Revolutionary War battleground at New Bridge, but also to develop the necessary visitor facilities and amenities commensurate with the significance of the site, its importance to Bergen County and the promotion of public enjoyment and appreciation for the lessons of history.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2018
MONDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 PM
4:00 PM (Auditorium)
5:30 PM
5:30 PM (Auditorium)
7:00 PM
Carols begin at 11:30 PM
MIDNIGHT
TUESDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM (Spanish-Auditorium)
NO 6:30 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
MONDAY, NEW YEAR’S EVE (Vigil – Mary, Mother of God) 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, NEW YEAR’S DAY
(Mary, Mother of God)
8.00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 NN
3:00 PM (Spanish Mass)
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church invites you to join them in celebrating the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ! Parents: Child care will be available from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. The 4:00 pm service will feature special chapel time for young children, and a live band will be playing at the 6:30 pm service!
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood PBA Local 20
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood PBA Local 20 annual toy drive event is organized to benefit Tomorrow’s Children Fund through HUMC, The Hackensack University Medical Center – Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Valley Hospital Pediatric Center, the 508th Military Police and military families, as well as countless others. “It is truly the holiday spirit selflessly donating toys to needy families this time of year and we are honored to be a part of it. “
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Sat, December 01, 2018 – Sat, December 22, 2018Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E. Ridgewood Ave and Oak Street
Every Saturday come and see Santa in his little house in the park.
FREE PARKING on these dates in all the PARKING LOTS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT…
Dec., 22 12N-3pm
Weather permitting
Ben & Jerry’s serving hot chocolate.
Please call for more details 201-445-2600.
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Ridgewood NJ, Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate (CIRE) and the fastest-growing real estate brokerage in the region, recently completed its Annual Holiday Toy Drive benefitting OASIS – A Haven for Women and Children, located in Paterson, NJ. In all, Special Properties teams from across northern New Jersey collected more than 2,000 quality toys, which will be used to assist the mothers who utilize OASIS in their gift purchases for their children.
OASIS’ mission is to change the lives of women and children by breaking the cycle of poverty through programs that feed, clothe, educate and empower women and children in need.
Pictured here with some of the toys collected are (L-R) Jennifer Brady, Executive Director of OASIS; and Juliette Gorham, Karen Haruthunian, and Kim Englishman of Special Properties.
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Ridgewood NJ, All parking lots in the Central Business District, including the train station lot, will have free parkingon the following Saturdays: December 15th, and 22nd. This does not include the parking area by the Christmas tree (on thecorner of East Ridgewood Ave. and Broad Street) or the parking area to the right of the train station parking lot (in the area across from the storesand restaurants on Godwin Avenue). Street meters will still be in effect. Come shop, dine, and enjoy FREE parking in the Village duringthe holiday season.
photo courtesy of Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department
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HO-HO-KUS, N.J.,The season is bright with joy! Santa Claus will be riding the fire truck with the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Sunday, December 23rd, 2018.
Residents on all borough streets will have the special opportunity to greet Santa Claus, take photos, and receive a candy cane from Santa, himself! This long standing tradition, known as “Operation Santa Sunday” will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”
file photo by Boyd Loving
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North Pole, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus — and the U.S. Postal Service can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter — complete with a North Pole postmark.
Here are the steps for your child to get a letter back from Santa:
photo courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighter B Shift
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighter B Shift had the extreme pleasure of escorting the Season’s main man to his post at the Columbia Bank on S. Broad St!
photo by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney
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Ridgewood NJ, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney commented on last nights Christmas tree Lighting in Ridgewood , “What a wonderful night in Downtown Ridgewood, New Jersey, a beautiful village in the 40th district. Thousands of people from the community gathered around to enjoy live performances, great food, and most importantly the 78 foot tree lighting ceremony. Thank you to the Mayor and Council, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, and the sponsors for continuing this tradition and completing its 33rd year! “
Ridgewood PBA local 20
Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood PBA Local 20 the Grinch has been CAPTURED We have caught the Grinch who has been known to try to steal Christmas cheer. He will be on display as part of his sentence at TONIGHTS Downtown for the Holidays Celebration right in Van Neste Square from 5pm – 9pm!! Come bring a (unwrapped) toy for our SRT (Santa Response Team) Toy drive and have some hot cider and receive some other goodies! Can’t wait to see you there!!
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Ridgewood NJ, In Great Britain the word “holiday” has the same meaning as vacation. Many Americans would find this comparison laughable. For most of us, the holidays come with our own “to-do” lists. The Ridgewood Health Department and The Cleveland Clinic offer these helpful tips.
Too often we take holiday stress for granted. What’s worse, we often have higher expectations for this season than for any other time of the year. Planning for the holidays can leave us feeling impatient, cranky, and — in some cases — depressed. When the realities of day-to-day life conflict with our efforts to make the holiday season perfect, stress results.
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Ridgewood NJ, Back by popular demand , welcome to NJWS Tuba Christmas 2018! Below is a review of the day and hopefully will answer any questions you have.
When Is the Event: December 15, 2018
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