Holiday stockings are festive and fun, but it’s easy to be stumped by what to fill them with. Get creative and think beyond typical stuffers like chocolates, fruits and toys. To make sure nobody gets a lump of coal in their stocking this year, the celebration experts at Wilton have introduced new kid-friendly totes and kits – perfect stocking stuffers […]

The Jewish community of Flushing rejoiced last Sunday as the newly restored stained glass windows of the Free Synagogue of Flushing (FSF) were unveiled marking the first milestone in the restoration of its historic sanctuary. The mission began two and a half years ago after a piece of plaster with an imbedded nail fell from the highest point of the […]

The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens (FIAOQ) celebrated the Christmas holiday with its members at its Astoria office. President Joseph DiPietro began the evening with a moment of silence for all club members and their family and relatives who died during the year. He was then greeted by Assemblymember Aravella Simotas who shared good wishes from her family […]

Christmas legends, tales and traditions are handed down from generation to generation, stirring the imagination and holiday spirit in each of us. The following is a compilation of Christmas trivia – bits and pieces of tales and legends that tell the stories of Christmas around the world: Did you know, the animals gain the ability to talk at midnight on […]

A festive party calls for a lively variety of delectable edibles. Scrumptious bites start with simple, flavorful ingredients — golden Calimyrna and dark purple Mission figs from California and Jarlsberg cheese. Sweet, mouthwatering figs are not only packed with great taste, they’re full of fiber and essential nutrients, making them as good for you as they are good to eat. […]