Tag: holiday

Nearly a full calendar year ago, a passing of the torch – or wishbone – unfolded when, for the first time, my wife and I welcomed family and friends into our humble Port Monmouth abode to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

With the Christmas tree officially installed at Riverside Gardens Park this week, borough council members announced holiday events, discussed short-term rentals expected to peak in the upcoming festive months, and acknowledged two new cannabis business applications.

If you are looking to get your Thanksgiving holiday started with a fresh turkey this year, you may have to order your bird in advance, but your guests will be sure to thank you.

RED BANK – The holiday season means many things to different people, but one common theme is tradition.

Grab a mug; it’s time for a hot chocolate break! Or is it hot cocoa?

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone in a different way, whether it is financial strain, isolation, illness or the death of friends and family. A return to normalcy is so important right now, and that is what the organizers of “Black Nativity” aim to bring when the show comes back to the Count Basie Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30.

It was just after 4 p.m. when I unscrewed the top on the bottle of Jameson whiskey. It wasn’t deep winter yet, but summer was surely past, the leaves had turned. The sun sat lower in the sky, and all that meant one thing: Time to make the Christmas cake.

By Judy O’Gorman Alvarez FILE PHOTO This week many families will display their menorahs, a prominent symbol of...

BY JUDY O’GORMAN ALVAREZ ELIZABETH WULFHORST Shops, restaurants and other small businesses look forward to Small Business Saturday...

Worried about supply chain issues as you shop for holiday gifts? Put those shipping fears to rest by shopping local this season. Whether you are looking for a hostess gift, a stocking stuffer or a one-of-a-kind surprise for family and friends, think Made in Monmouth for the holidays. One of the county’s best programs for creators, artisans and small businesses, Made in Monmouth is sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and organized by the county’s Division of Economic Development. A dedicated website lists all the participating vendors with contact information. Many of these makers sell their wares through Etsy, Facebook or their own website, but some only sell at craft shows and pop-up events, like the Mini Made in Monmouth show coming up Dec. 4 in Manalapan. All makers are based in Monmouth County, though, so most are happy to coordinate pickup. More information on each of these artisans – and many, many more – can be found in the vendor directory on the Made in Monmouth website at madeinmonmouth.com.