Robin Eisenberg and Judy Gordon show off their wish lists of gifts for people in need. Gordon is one of the original Giving Tree leaders, and Eisenberg is a longtime volunteer and previous education director at Temple Beth El. Photos provided
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Reciprocity. A word that might be hard to pronounce, but whose definition seems especially appropriate during the holidays. If we understand that the giving of gifts almost always initiates a reaction, and we listen to, or observe, that response, we’
Salty Dog Paddle held a Dog Friendly Ugly Sweater Contest at Death or Glory in Delray Beach on Nov. 28. Salty Dog Paddle hosts an evening at the end of each month at the restaurant as a way to raise money for severely injured rescue dogs. Scroll down
Mike and Deidre Neal (l-r) and their neighbors, Nick, Katherine and Mazie Malinoski, greet Mrs. Claus. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
The coronavirus changed how municipalities celebrated the holidays, with the traditional large public gath
Actor Michael Walters, well known to audiences at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, portrays the jolly old elf while doing a personalized video call as part of LiveSantaCalls.com. Tim Stepien / The Coastal Star
Keeping the holiday spirit alive in 2020
By Janis Fontaine
It’s 2020, so you may wonder where to find celebrations of the birth of Jesus amid a pandemic. Here’s what’s planned at some churches. Since plans, like infection rates, could change, call ahead or check the church websites for up-t
Carolers from the County Pocket delight their neighbors on Dec. 22 with song before Christmas. Caroling has been a tradition in the neighborhood off and on for the past 20 years. ABOVE: In the front row (l-r) are Lincoln Paul-Haus, Holly Harris, Jill
Adele Bulger of Ocean Ridge prepares Christmas cards with her daughters, Heidi, 14, and Maggie, 10. The Bulgers like to send family photo cards, and these include son George, 17. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Writing Christmas cards remains a beloved
There’s always a full house at the Spontaneous Christmas Pageant at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Five for Christmas
• Carols by Candlelight: at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave., Delray Be
Delray Beach’s 100-foot Christmas tree at Old School Square was set to light up Dec. 5. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
The Christmas and Hanukkah holidays are as busy as ever, and kids seem even more excited this year. Here are 10 events to help y
St. Joseph’s eighth-grade students contributed food and prepared a Christmas dinner for about two dozen homeless and needy people at Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church in Lake Worth. ‘This is a wonderful opportunity to help the students understand that t
The church’s Council of Catholic Women put on a philanthropic affair to celebrate children during the weeks leading up to Christmas. More than 90 guests collected hundreds of articles of clothing for infants, as well as stuffed animals and toys. The
After being featured in The Coastal Star last year, Capt. Christopher Colletta finished his Army service, and while studying in France took part in a D-Day remembrance (above). Photo Provided
By Ron Hayes
At this time last year, Christopher Colletta,
The Spontaneous Christmas Pageant at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church lets children come onstage as they wish when the pastor calls out the need for story characters. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Imagine a children’s Christmas pageant with no assig
By Rich Pollack
The holidays in Highland Beach are about to get a lot brighter with nearly $25,000 worth of lights and displays, including a 25-foot artificial pine Christmas tree and a 12-foot menorah decorating Town Hall.
Residents will also be tre
The veterans enjoy lunch at 50 Ocean following a day at nSpa in Delray Beach. The 10 women were honored for their service by the Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. They also were recognized during the city’s V
A simple red and green theme conveys the essence of Christmas.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Everything we do centers on food. After all, we’re only human.
And at no time is that more obvious than during the holidays.
Think about it: Near the end of
The following events and activities will be held during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year seasons for 2016-17.
People of all faiths are welcome, and there is no charge for any of the events. Classes may have a fee for books and materials. A
