You're invited to holidays in Cedarhurst

The village of Cedarhurst has invited the public to the lighting of the festive lights of the Chanukah Menorah and the Christmas tree this winter season in scenic Cedarhurst Park.

“Cedarhurst Park is the heart of our beautiful village and it is fitting to invite the community there to commemorate and share their respective traditions," said Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise. "Each year, the two festivities bring a special joy to the village since we have an opportunity to learn more about each other’s customs and beliefs.”

The celebration of the wonders of the Chanukah miracle begin on the first night, Friday, Dec. 11. For each of the eight nights of the holiday, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Wolowik of the Chabad Center of the Five Towns is leading the Chanukah jubilation. The schedule for the menorah lighting is as follows: the first and last nights, Friday, Dec. 11 and Friday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m.. and Saturday, Dec. 12 through Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m..

On Sunday, Dec. 13 , at 4 p.m., Msgr. Paul F. Rahilly of St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church and Pastor Rev. Mary Chang of the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation will host the Christmas caroling. Plans include the traditional bonfire, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, hot chocolate, cookies and a surprise visitor! Carolers in the decorated gazebo will lead hundreds in song and it is recommended that all who attend bring flashlights to read the song sheets that are provided. Mayor Parise will continue the exciting tradition of inviting the crowd to count down to the dramatic lighting of the splendid Cedarhurst Park Christmas tree.

For further information on these and other Cedarhurst events, call Cedarhurst Village Hall at 516.295.5770 or visit the village of Cedarhurst website at www. Cedarhurst.gov.