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Christmas — Archive

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Santa Claus Says Town Board Is Naughty

(December 17, 2012) During last Thursday’s work session, the Riverhead Town Board got a surprise pre-Christmas visit from Santa Claus, who handed each... More

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This Mickey Paraskevas Video Christmas Card Is Adorable

(December 17, 2012) I’ve got nothing but respect for Mickey Paraskevas. The artist has been a force in my life since I was... More

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On the First Day of Christmas in the Hamptons…

(December 15, 2012) On the First day of Christmas, my true love sent to me—an Osprey in a DEC Fake Pear Tree. On the... More

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It’s Holiday Time!

(December 14, 2012) It’s holiday time—lots of parties and festive occasions to welcome the New Year. It’s fun to  dress up to celebrate,... More

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Ritual for Winter Solstice

(December 14, 2012) Winter solstice is of course, the longest night and shortest day of the year. “Solstice” in Latin actually means “the... More

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Meeting the Fans: It’s Astonishing How Different Four-Year-Olds Are from One Another

(December 6, 2012) The first person who came up to me was a little blonde girl of about four. She looked me squarely... More

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I Don’t Mean To Brag, But We Really Outdid Ourselves This Holiday Season

(December 6, 2012) The Dan’s Papers office headquarters in Southampton is lit up like a giant Christmas tree. Literally. The office from the... More

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What to See: Show-Stopping Spectacular Holiday Picks

(December 2, 2012) Local theater-lovers are going to be busy during the holidays. Here’s a list of great venues and shows not to... More

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas In The Hamptons

(December 1, 2012) The streets of Southampton are lit up like magic. East Hampton too. Last night I took a walk through Southampton... More

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Holiday Treats Made Easy

(December 1, 2012) The holidays put me in mind of one of my favorite culinary subjects—the chocolatization of America. You could argue that... More