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Ridgewood NJ, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for professional Santa performers, the holiday cheer doesn’t always translate to financial comfort. According to Hire Santa’s 2024 report, most Santas are earning modest wages, often supplementing their income rather than relying on the role to pay the bills.
Continue reading How Much Do Pro Santa Performers Earn? A Look Behind the Beard
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Continue reading A Special Message from Santa and the Ridgewood Police Department
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Santa is making Ridgewood one of his favorite stops this December! Families and kids, get ready to share your Christmas wishes with the man in red at these festive events happening downtown.
Continue reading Santa Claus is Coming to Downtown Ridgewood!
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Rutherford NJ, Rutherford’s Grace Episcopal Church is pleased to announce its 50th Holly Fair, kicking off the holiday season the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving, putting people into the holiday spirit. When you enter the Holly Fair space in the church, you are immediately taken by the beautiful lights, decorations and overall Christmas spirit. This is what brings people back year after year.
Continue reading 50th Holly Fair at Rutherford’s Grace Episcopal Church
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Washington DC, you can answer letters to Santa Claus, if you are interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going to USPSOperationSanta.com. In response to customer requests, this is the first time the U.S. Postal Service has opened the program before Black Friday.
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Ridgewood N J, on Friday December 22nd the Ridgewood Fire Department will be revving up the holiday spirit as we hit the road with Santa on board! There’s nothing like cruising around town, spreading cheer from the fire truck this festive season! See our attached schedule when Santa will be at each school!
Continue reading Santa Making the Rounds in Ridgewood on December 22nd
Pictured left to right: Village of Ridgewood Attorney Matt Rogers, Santa, Mayor Paul Vagianos.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Attorney weighs in on the Mayor’s close personal relationship with the Richard Brooks-Chair Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Committee, Gail Price-owner of firm representing the famous Zoning Board of Adjustment Billboard Application.
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Continue reading Ridgewood Fire Department: Santa Will be Making the Rounds on Friday, December 23rd
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Ridgewood NJ, it was a bit brisk but Mayor Susan Knudsen showed no fear as she was hoisted up the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree in the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree lighting ceremony. Cheers erupted along the Central Business District as the tree came to life. An overflow crowd gathered throughout East Ridgewood Avenue Friday evening to admire the dazzling decorations, enjoy the festivities ,browse vendors,and kick off the Christmas season at the annual Downtown for the Holidays . The Village of Ridgewood tree was a donation , cut and delivered by Downs Tree Service and the lights were donated by Daves Tree Service in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony !
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Ridgewood NJ, Santa will be available to hear everyone’s Christmas wishes on December 3rd – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – at Columbia Bank, 60 South Broad Street.
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday December 23rd the Ridgewood Fire Department made the rounds with Santa . Santa visited all Ridgewood elementary schools. Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 thanked all those who came out for the Santa meet and greet . Santa even walked away with a note hopefully everyone got what they wished for!!!
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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday December 18, 2021 Santa’s House in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square will be open from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m. Come and visit Santa, and let him know what your Christmas wish is . Sources tell the Ridgewood blog that because of COVID Santa may cut you some slack this year. Santa does not require ID and a vaccine card .
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Ridgewood NJ, the Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays event was different this year due to an abundance of caution over COVID19 the tradition tree lighting countdown was dropped. Planning for the event began mid-summer when there was still a great deal of uncertainty over the virus. The Ridgewood Chamber assures us they looks forward to restoring the traditional elements of Downtown for the Holidays in 2022. If you couldn’t make it Scott Lief did a fantastic job hosting the Downtown for the Holidays TV broadcasting live on Facebook for the event .
Continue reading The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays Event !
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Ridgewood NJ, Every Saturday come see Santa in his little house in the park.
Continue reading Ridgewood Chamber Annual Santa In The Park
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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.
