Jewish comedian Amy Schumer was taped proudly lighting candles to celebrate the closing days of Hanukkah — adding that she learned who her “real friends are’’ after speaking out post-Oct. 7. “I stood up and spoke my mind after Oct. 7, I didn’t know I would be such a minority,’’ the native New Yorker, 44, … Read more
Hanukkah is just around the corner, and New Yorkers are ready to celebrate the happy challah-days. This festive season in NYC can feel like a smack in the face of all things Christmas, but the Festival of Lights — beginning at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, and ending at sundown on Monday, Dec. 22 — … Read more
You don’t need us to tell you that New York City is magic (and mayhem) over the holidays, and catching all the yuletide buzz around town is definitely worth it with kiddos. Here’s where to go to make the most of mistletoe madness in NYC. A winter wonderland Enjoy a meal in the glass chalets … Read more
The power of the holidays. Madonna toasted to having another festive season in the books on Thursday, posting a video to Instagram showcasing her family and home. The 66-year-old shared a reel featuring her boyfriend Akeem Morris, 28, and four of her kids: Lourdes Leon, 28, Chifundo “Mercy” James, 18, and 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere. Celebrating both … Read more
It’s easy to go ham on the Christmas leftovers, but excessive grazing between meals can cause you to pack on the holiday pounds. “It’s important to rate your hunger before reaching for a snack, as weight gain can happen when we eat because of emotion or habit,” Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Long Island Jewish Forest … Read more
As Adam Sandler once sang, it’s “so much funukkah” to celebrate Hanukkah. The menorahs have been lit, since we’re in the thick of the eight-day Jewish holiday this year. If you’ve already eaten latkes and played a round of dreidel, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate. Here’s a roundup of eight essential Hanukkah … Read more
Put on your yarmulke — here comes Hanukkah! For the first time since 2005, Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same day — something that has only happened five times since 1900, including this year. Hanukkah this year begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and ends at sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Though … Read more
Wait. Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day this year? December 25th! Thank God! Finally! Can we please keep this up?! My extended family is a mishmash of Jews and Catholics, all committed to their own customs and traditions. At long last, we can stop running to different homes to … Read more
Happy Christmas? Merry Hanukkah? Happy Challahdays? There’s no need for an identity crisis this year for those who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah, with both happily coinciding on Dec. 25. New Yorkers who normally nurse some serious “Christmas envy” are plotzing over the cultural conundrum they’ve dubbed “Chrismukkah,” a Judeo-Christian mashup for the ages. Comedian … Read more
Forget the naughty or nice list — what’s under the tree is likely based on what’s in mommy’s wallet. As the holiday season approaches, parents across the U.S. are preparing to splurge on gifts for their children. However, one state is set to lead the way in spending, with families planning to invest significantly more … Read more
Between blockbuster Black Friday sales and bulk ordering on Cyber Monday, shoppers-in-lieu have yet another day of spending. On Small Business Saturday, which falls two days after Thanksgiving on Nov. 30, people are encouraged to visit their neighborhood mom-and-pop shops to promote shopping locally, rather than at major department stores or online retailers, which are … Read more
Starbucks is giving customers a sneak peek into what they can expect for in-store cheer. The holiday season returns to Starbucks stores on Thursday, Nov. 7, and the coffee chain released a first look into the “bright and beautiful” 2024 holiday paper cups with a theme of “Merrier Together,” according to the chain. Starbucks’ Siren … Read more
It’s chalet parking. The manager of an Upper East Side parking garage has turned the subterranean space into a winter wonderland called Frosty’s Village with thousands of lights, miniature trains, a hidden Yeti and even a functional ski lift. “My kids are my customers’ children and the neighborhood kids coming over,” said Javier Sanchez, who … Read more
Who says snail mail is dead? More than half (54%) of Americans say they still mail their greeting cards versus sending via digital and social platforms, new research suggests. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation uncovered that taking an extra step in the personalization of holiday expressions goes a long … Read more
Keep the gingerbread — pass the fortune cookies. I’m looking forward to a great Chinese meal on Dec. 25 — a tradition known to many New Yorkers as “Jewish Christmas,” when those who don’t celebrate actual Christmas gather for a festive lunch in the one type of restaurant that typically remains open. For many in … Read more
A brass menorah memorialized in a historic photo from Nazi-era Germany has returned to the country for the first time since the Jewish family it belonged to escaped with their lives nearly 90 years ago. And, on Monday night at sundown, the second night of Hanukkah, the candles of the cherished menorah were lit in … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Although snow may seem a million miles away for New Yorkers, the “most wonderful time of year,” aka Christmas season, is fast approaching. With it comes holiday deals, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. If there are two things we love before Christmas (besides the cookies, of course), it’s thinking of a really good gift idea and receiving it in the mail before Christmas. Hitting both nails on the head is Uncommon … Read more