Join FRIENDS for the Holiday Tree Lighting in Dag Park, Thursday, Dec. 19th, starting at 5:30 PM. Prior to the event, The Family School children and parents will light the menorah in center of park between 4:30 and 5:00 pm, then join the celebration at entrance dome on 2nd Avenue. Family School Headmistress and Friends’ VP Lesley Nan Haberman extends a warm welcome to the community to attend the menorah lighting ceremony.

The Tree Lighting celebration features the Manhattan Holiday Carolers and visits with Santa. Gotta a doggie? Dress em in holiday garb for the Pooch Parade! Kids can pose with the 7 ft Frosty snowman. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Bungle up; we’ll wrap the show in one hour!

This year, Hanukkah begins at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 22 and ends Dec. 30th, while Christmas is celebrated Wednesday Dec. 25th and continues for 12 days.