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The Holidays

scotthendler — 2020-01-11T16:54:38Z

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- * [http://moodmakersbooks.com/kwanzaa List] of Kwanzaa products available for purchase at ["Mood Makers Books"]

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MichaelWells — 2014-12-14T23:03:34Z

Added Ted Hosmer Nursery

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	+ * ["Ted Hosmer Nursery"] in Henrietta

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EileenF — 2013-12-08T17:51:18Z

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- '''Christmas''' is a ["Holidays" holiday] on December 25th of each year; believers in ["Christianity"] celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe to be their Lord and Savior.	+ A comprehensive page for the ["holidays"] celebrated in December, since many people celebrate more than one.
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- Information about the 2013 Holiday Season in the City of Rochester may be found [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589959116 here].	+ Information about the 2013 Holiday Season in the City of Rochester may be found [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589959116 here] and [http://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/content/master-guide-december-holiday-fun-greater-rochester-ny here]. In addition, local newspapers such as ''["The City"]'' and the ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' offer yearly holiday event guides. + + =Christmas= + Christmas is held December 25th of each year; believers in ["Christianity"] celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe to be their Lord and Savior. When it comes to '''Christmas traditions''', some go back over 4000 years, to the earily Mesopotamians. In fact, for the church's first three centuries, Christmas [http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/2000/dec08.html wasn't in December] at all. Despite these deep roots, there are innumerable local variations of traditions, and local celebrations. + + Also, that lit candle in your window? It's all because of ["John Harry Stedman"].
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- * ["All Faiths Day"] - Annual holiday observed each December by ["Universal Terran Church"] that incorporates many religious traditions.
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	+ * The ["George Eastman House"] hosts an annual [http://www.eastmanhouse.org/events/detail.php?title=sweetcreations_2013 Gingerbread House Display]
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- - In addition, local newspapers such as ''["The City"]'' and the ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' offer yearly holiday event guides.	+ * The ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] holds several Christmas events. See their [http://www.rmsc.org/ website] for more information.
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- ===See Also=== - * ["Christmas Traditions"]	+ =Hanukkah= + The Rochester area has one of the largest Jewish communities in the country, mostly concentrated in ["Brighton"] and the ["Southeast Quadrant"] of the city. See ]http://www.chabadrochester.com/ ChabadRochester.com] for more information about events for Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays. + + * Menorah Lighting Ceremonies at ["Washington Square Park"] and ["Twelve Corners"] + * ["Park Avenue Holiday Open House"] - Opening ceremony includes the lighting of the giant Menorah in the ["Park Avenue Green"]. + + =Kwanzaa= + The City of Rochester is almost 40% African-American and subsequently hosts several [wiki:wikipedia:Kwanzaa] events. The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition that organizes celebrations at different locations for each of the holiday's seven days. The Coalition meets at 325 Roslyn Street 14619 and can be reached at (585) 436-6453. More information may be found [http://www.ehow.com/list_6407098_kwanzaa-activities-rochester_-new-york.html here] and at the [http://www.thebaobab.org/home.php website] of the ["Baobab Cultural Center"]. Activities include: + + * Annual Kwanzaa Holiday Shopping Bazaar at the ["Village Gate"], held in November. + * The Kwanzaa Appreciation Program at First Community Interfaith Institute (219 Hamilton Street) + * Kwanzaa: Celebration of Family, Community and Culture event at the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] + * [http://mag.rochester.edu/events/slider-kwanzaa/ Kwanzaa Family Day] at the ["Memorial Art Gallery"] + * [http://moodmakersbooks.com/kwanzaa List] of Kwanzaa products available for purchase at ["Mood Makers Books"] + + The City of ["Buffalo"] has one of the largest Kwanzaa events in the country, which Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga attends an almost yearly basis. + + =New Years= + + * New Year's Eve ice skate at ["MLK Park"] from 6 to 11:00PM. Adults only after 9. + * The ["Rochester Riverside Convention Center"] hosts free New Year's Eve festivities for all ages beginning at 7:00PM, including a dance party, old-time photo booth, giant bounce house, climbing wall, obstacle course, a magician, clowns, and more. + * Fireworks may then be viewed from the nearby Main Street Bridge from 9:50 to 10:15PM. + + =See Also= + * ["All Faiths Day"] - Annual holiday observed each December by ["Universal Terran Church"] that incorporates many religious traditions.

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EileenF — 2013-12-08T17:09:46Z

Renamed from "Christmas" (To include Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years)

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	+ '''Christmas''' is a ["Holidays" holiday] on December 25th of each year; believers in ["Christianity"] celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe to be their Lord and Savior. + + Information about the 2013 Holiday Season in the City of Rochester may be found [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589959116 here]. + + ===Annual Rochester Christmas Events=== + * ["All Faiths Day"] - Annual holiday observed each December by ["Universal Terran Church"] that incorporates many religious traditions. + * ["City Hall"] Atrium Tree Lighting Ceremony - First Friday of December + * ["It's a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge"] - Music, craft bazaar, food trucks, and more. + * The lighting of the ["Liberty Pole"] - First Saturday of December + * ["Metro Justice Alternative Fair"] - ["Fair Trade"] and local handicrafts gift bazaar held first week of December. + * ["Park Avenue Holiday Open House"] - Includes serving roasted chestnuts at every corner, horse carriage rides, Santa, music and more, from ["Alexander Street"] to ["Culver Road"]. + + In addition, local newspapers such as ''["The City"]'' and the ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' offer yearly holiday event guides. + + ===Where To Get Real Christmas Trees=== + * ["Bauman's Farm Market"] in Webster + * ["Bristol's Garden Center"] in Victor + * ["Public Market" Rochester Public Market] + * ["Stokoe Farms"] in Scottsville + * ["Third Presbyterian Church"] - Sold in the parking lot by a local Boy Scout troop + * ["Wilbert's Christmas Trees"] in Webster + + ===Other Christmas=== + * ["Christmas Tree Shop"] + * ["Gala Holiday Lighting"] + + ===See Also=== + * ["Christmas Traditions"] + * ["Gift Shops"] + + [[Comments]] + ------ + ''2006-11-04 19:21:49'' [[nbsp]] If you add any specific event dates, please make sure to mention the year! --["TravisOwens"] + ------ + ''2006-11-28 21:29:25'' [[nbsp]] Anybody have recommendations for where to get good, real, local trees? --["NeilBardhan"] + ------ + ''2006-11-28 22:09:41'' [[nbsp]] Wilbert Tree farm on Salt Road in Webster has cut your own and some pre cut trees --["FranChandler"]