Christmas

Trinity Episcopal Church Children's Mass Dec. 24, 2012. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Standing Room Only Crowd Packs Trinity Church’s Children’s Mass

The church has been offering a Children’s Mass for the past 15 years and lets kids tell the story of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.

2012/12/24

Pasanella and Son Vitners on South Street (credit: Google Maps)

South Street Wine Store Open After Sandy, But Hopes It Can Survive Into Next Year

Many stores in Lower Manhattan damaged by superstorm Sandy haven’t been able to benefit from the holiday season. But at one business near the South Street Seaport, they’re counting their lucky stars and their Christmas receipts.

2012/12/24

People carry away bags of items as others wait to enter at a pop-up shopping event organized by Fashion Delivers for victims of Hurricane Sandy on December 23, 2012. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Shoppers Flock To Stores In Last-Minute Dash For Deals, Gifts

It’s an inadvertent annual tradition for some. Shoppers who may have promised last year they would get it all done before the last minute are once again back among the crowds.

2012/12/24

Customers Stock Up On Italian Pastry In Brooklyn Ahead Of Christmas

Despite the chilly Christmas Eve weather, pastry lovers lined up to buy treats at Court Pastry Shop in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

2012/12/24

Santa hugs a boy at a Christmas dinner hosted by Engine 277, Ladder 112 of the Fire Department of New York on Dec. 25, 2011 in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

NORAD Tracking Santa’s Progress

When will Santa hit the Tri-State Area? It’s hard to say exactly. By midday Monday, he was flying over Pakistan, according to NORAD.

2012/12/24

Destruction from Sandy at Cedar Grove Avenue on Staten Island (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Residents Hit Hard By Superstorm Sandy Reflect On Meaning Of Christmas In The Face Of Loss

On Staten Island where many lost their possessions or their homes, residents said the storm is a reminder that Christmas has a deeper meaning than presents.

2012/12/24

God's Love We Deliver bag (credit: Veronica Alsina via God's Love We Deliver)

God’s Love We Deliver Making Sure People In Need Don’t Go Hungry On Christmas

Thousands of hot meals are being delivered today to brighten the Christmas holiday for those in need.

2012/12/24

One World Trade Center (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Midnight Mass Continues At World Trade Center Site

Many expected last year’s Midnight Mass at the World Trade Center to be the last, but the tradition will take place one more time.

2012/12/24

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick's Cathedral (credit: Rich Lamb / WCBS 880)

Cardinal Dolan Says Christmas This Year Is Somber, Bittersweet

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said that this year, there is definitely something different about Christmas.

2012/12/24

Holiday Charities Step Up To Play Santa For Superstorm Sandy Victims

Thousands of people in the Tri-State area are still putting their lives together after they were shattered by Superstorm Sandy.

2012/12/23

Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square (credit: Andrew Kelly/Getty Images)

Slashed Prices And Extended Hours Fuel Last Minute Holiday Shopping Frenzy

To make buying easier retailers, both large and small, have slashed prices and expanded hours as the last-minute shopping dash ramps up.

2012/12/23

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Plans To Step Up Patrols During Winter Holidays

Arnold Conoline Jr., the commission’s acting executive director, says the increased security will remain in effect through at least New Year’s Day. The agency also is considering some long-term measures that might help prevent suicides.

2012/12/23

NYC’s 8 Best Christmas Cookies

Waiting for Santa with boring old chocolate chip cookies? Dip something special into your milk this holiday season with these Christmas cookies from NYC bakeries, that are sure to give you a spot in the “Nice” list

2012/12/22