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13 Light Up (The Menorah)
Last year, the iconic Boathouse
Row was transformed into a me-
norah as part of the city’s effort to
be more inclusive around the holidays. It
was lit up in red, green, silver and gold
for Christmas, and there was program-
ming for Kwanzaa as well.

Boathouse Row will once again be lit
as a menorah and the city will host an
event on the first night to celebrate the
holiday and light the “menorah.” More
details are forthcoming. Mayor Kenney
joined the festivities on the sixth night
last year.

Lubavitch of Center City also holds
an annual giant menorah lighting in Rit-
tenhouse Square. This year’s lighting will
take place on Dec. 17 at 5 p.m., per the
Friends of Rittenhouse Square website.

2 Celebrate Christmas
OK, so maybe not actually, but
there are ways to spend the holi-
day besides seeing Star Wars three
times in a row (no judgment, though).

Here’s a riddle for you: What rhymes
with Christmas? Chinese food.

The Gershman Y will hold its sta-
ple Moo Shu Jew show on Christmas
Eve at Ocean Harbor Restaurant. Af-
ter chowing down on a multi-course
Chinese meal (not kosher), digest with
some laughs from this year’s lineup of
comedians: Moody McCarthy, Marla
Schultz and Brad Zimmerman. Regis-
tration is required at gershmany.org
or call 215-545-4400.

On Christmas itself, there are ways
to spread Jewish joy and celebrate the
holiday as well. The National Museum
of American Jewish History will hold
its annual “Being __ at Christmas” pro-
gram. Keep an eye on nmajh.org for a full
schedule of events.

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All of the Lights,
All of the Lights
There’s a reason the Macy’s Light
Show has been around for half a
century. Watch reindeer, ballerinas and
snowmen twirl and twinkle as 100,000
lights (energy-efficient LED lights, for
those who care about the Earth) form a
magical winter show on display begin-
ning Nov. 24.

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When you’re done with the show, don’t be a Scrooge and head
on up to the third floor for Dickens Village, which brings the
classic A Christmas Carol to life through Dec. 31.

You can even knock out your holiday shopping while you’re
there; win-win.

Or if you’re worried you’ll walk out with more sweaters and
winter goodies than your bank account allows for, head to the
Comcast Center for The Comcast Holiday Spectacular from Nov.

23 to Jan. 1.

Franklin Square will be lit for the holidays starting Nov. 9.

Head there to check out the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light
Show with more than 50,000 lights dancing to holiday tunes.

A personal favorite is the “Season’s Greetings” strung out in
lights on Jeweler’s Row, spreading along Eighth Street between
Sansom, Walnut and Chestnut streets.

And of course, no winter in Philly would be complete without
a stop at the Miracle on South 13th Street in South Philly. The
homeowners on this street go all out to make it a must-see during
the holidays.

Take a Da
Trip Longwood Gardens and Peddler’s Village are so close and
yet we don’t always take advantage of it.

Change that this winter with a drive to the gardens to
see the grounds, which are beautiful any time of year, but especial-
ly during the holidays.

A Longwood Christmas will be on display Nov. 23 through Jan.

7 and will be themed this year after France’s Versailles. Ooh la la!
Top spots for pumpkin picking in the fall turn into prime plac-
es for winter fun, too. Linvilla Orchards (Nov. 19 through Dec. 23)
and Shady Brook Farm (Nov. 18 through Jan. 7) will hold their
annual light shows with more than 3 million lights (!) and give
you the chance to sip on some apple cider while walking through
“the North Pole.”
The annual Peddler’s Village Christmas Festival will take place
on Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. While you’re
there, definitely check out the Gingerbread House Competition
and Display.

Or if Bavaria in the winter is more your speed (who wouldn’t
want to warm up with a nice stein of beer?), check out Bavaria in
Bucks at Peddler’s Village for a series of dining events featuring
German cuisine, wine, beer and entertainment on Jan. 12 to 14.

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As tempting as it is to curl up in a blanket and stay inside
all day, don’t let the winter stop you from being physically
active. There are tons of ways to be outside, from skiing to
ice skating, and there are plenty of spots to lace up your skates
and take a turn around the rink.

The Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is now open and al-
lows you to skate around next to City Hall, right by the giant lit-
up tree — really, you can’t miss it — and when you’re done, walk
around the little shops and booths set up in the park. Christmas
Village is set up at Dilworth Plaza while renovations at LOVE
Park continue.

The city claims it will be open for Christmas Village this year,
but that remains to be seen.

Or head to Penn’s Landing for Blue Cross RiverRink Winter-
fest (November through March) to skate and warm up in The
Lodge while you sip on cider and hot chocolate (adults can get
some spiked winter cocktails).

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