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That's my cat, Nugget, who found her favorite toy in early December and has basically been living in it ever since. Do you have a cute holiday pet photo? Share it in the gallery above!
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In the midst of all the holiday hoopla, do you stop every time you find Miracle on 34th Street on television? Between the made-for-TV offerings, the newbies and the annual chestnuts, there are lots of opportunities to get some holiday spirit from the comfort of your couch. Vote in our poll and share your favorites in the comments! Do you need some modern humor, like Elf, or are you hooked on classics like It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas when it comes to Christmas movies? Which variation of A Christmas Carol has you wishing for roast goose and plum pudding, Alastair Sim's version or Scrooged? Are there TV movies that you remember, even though few do, like The Homecoming (which led to The Waltons series) or The House Without a …
Kids can spend the day at The Chalet during winter break
The Chalet Toboggan Chutes will have special hours while kids are off school during winter break: Dec. 23: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24: Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 26: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 27: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 28: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 29: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 30: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31: Noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 1: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 2: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 3: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 4: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5: Noon to 5 p.m. The chutes this year feature a new lift that carries your toboggan to the top of the hill, so all you have to do is walk up the steps. The chutes, with a 70-foot drop that sends toboggans down 700 feet of ice at 45 mph, operate with or without snow. Daily …
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Wednesday event at the Maltz followed by author talk about Jewish holiday traditions.
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage will host a Hanukkah candle lighting and author talk Wednesday evening. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and features Leona S. Green, the author of At Home With the Jewish Holidays, which explains the history and traditions behind Jewish holidays. Find out more from the Maltz website.
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Celebrate Hanukkah with a giant menorah lighting, food, entertainment and more
Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before you light the menorah, make sure you have all the ingredients for some great brisket, latke, and sufganiyot. Although there are many recipes, below are a few to try during the eight nights. Potato Latkes Ingredients Instructions Once they are ready to eat, try them with some apple sauce mixed with sugar & cinnamon, sour cream or just a sprinkling of salt. Brisket Ingredients Instructions Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) from chabad.org Ingredients Instructions TELL US: What are your favorite things to eat during Hanukkah? Do you have any …
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Beachwood with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. You can attend Chabad of Cleveland's free Latkes & Lights celebration Monday, Dec. 10. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The oil lasted for eight days, according to the story, and …
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Geuaga Humane Society's is one of several craft shows happening this weekend.
If you’re looking for some unique presents for your family and friends this holiday season, local craft shows and holiday bazaars are a good place to start. Here are the details on some of the shows in the area this weekend: If you know of any other shows this weekend, add them in the comments! And if you're hosting or attending an upcoming craft show, add it to our free event calendar. The Plain Dealer has more craft shows for this weekend and beyond on its website.
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Annual free event Latkes & Lights features huge menorah, Beachwood mayor, refreshments.
Eton Chagin Boulevard's annual menorah lighting will be Dec. 10. The free annual event, sponsored by Chabad of Cleveland and the Fromovitz Jewish Learning Academy, will be at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment, arts and crafts, a raffle, and traditional Hanukkah refreshments. The menorah will be located Menchie's and Barnes and Noble. “Chanukah's a time for celebrating the freedom to openly celebrate our values. This Menorah reminds us and the world of that message,” said Rabbi Moshe Gancz, Director of the Fromovitz Jewish Learning Academy and Program Director at the Waxman Chabad Center in Beachwood. He added, “A little bit of light dispels much darkness. With all the troubles experienced in Israel recently, the Jewish nation needs …
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