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1. Philadelphia Zoo
Th e Philadelphia Zoo has been transformed through Jan. 5 into
a chilly delight. Visitors will witness LumiNature, a multimedia
light and music experience. Grab some hot chocolate and adult
beverages as performers stroll across the 12 diff erent illuminated
areas to see, each with a unique wildlife message and theme. Make
sure to watch out for lions, tigers and bears — oh my!
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3. Latke/Vodka Fundraiser Party
Warm yourself with latkes and vodka from Congregation Rodeph
Shalom at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, at its annual Philadelphia Museum
of Jewish Art fundraiser. Th e museum is located inside the syna-
gogue and has hosted exhibits since 1975. Th e party helps to
support the work of the institution in exhibiting contemporary art
that illuminates the Jewish experience.

4. Holiday Drink Festivals
LumiNature Northern Lights exhibit at The Philadelphia Zoo
facebook.com/philadelphiazoo 2. The Hidden Maccabee Sister
Chanukah commemorates Judah Maccabee, but what of his
sister, Judith? While lesser-known, she also had a part to play
in the Jewish restoration of the Second Temple. Th is presenta-
tion at Gratz College at noon on Dec. 5 will have Congregation
Adath Jeshurun’s Rabbi Shai Cherry use art, history and Jewish
text to tell the story of a person who has been marginalized and
misunderstood for centuries. Th e lecture costs $24 and includes a
kosher lunch.

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Fill your cup or mug at these two drink festivals, both making
a return this December to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
in Oaks. Th e ninth annual Valley Forge Beer and Cider Festival
on Dec. 14 will have more than 150 beers and ciders available for
sampling from close to 20 breweries and cider makers. Alcohol
not your thing? Well that same weekend there’s the seventh annual
Coff ee and Tea Festival: Valley Forge, scheduled for Dec. 14-15.

Partake in samples while perusing more than 50 exhibitors.

Meantime, the wineries of the Bucks County Wine Trail
are hosting an annual Holiday Celebration on Dec. 7-8. Seven
wineries will off er spiced wine tastings, cookie sampling and
artisanal cheeses while holiday music plays. Get some Chanukah
shopping done with special discount pricing on wine gift packs,
gift baskets and wine accessories.

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