Society Hill Synagogue Playschool and Hanukkah Happening

Just a little plug for our beloved Society Hill Synagogue's Playschool- undoubtedly one of the best in the city! It's hard to believe, but the application process is underway for the 2012-13 school year! Jeremy has attended the two-year-old class and now is in the three-and-four-year-old class. Next year he will be in the Pre-K and Caleb will be in the two-year-old class! It's a warm, nurturing environment, with wonderful, caring teachers. The applications are now available online and must be submitted by Monday, December 12 at 1:00 PM. 

On Sunday, December 11, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we will be  hosting our annual Hanukkah Happening and Open House. It's a super fun party for the current and prospective families with the opportunity to learn a little more about the school.  Admission is $10 per family. Enjoy delicious latkes, games, crafts, and music.

I am a co-chair of the Playschool Committee (active and involved parents), so please email if you have questions (laurelsiegel@yahoo.com).

Macy's Holiday Light Show

Recently I took both boys on a field trip to Macy's. It was the opening week of the 50+ year old Holiday Light Show so it wasn't crowded at all, and boy was it a treat. They both sat on my lap, on the red carpet, mesmerized. The show is every hour, on the hour, starting at 10AM. The last show time varies each day based on the holiday schedule (see link). We love the Julie Andrew narration, the organ accompaniment, the mix of Nutcracker aspects, snowmen, reindeer, and winter fun. It's so exciting to watch it right in the middle of Macy's! We are going back next week -- we can't get enough! The light show continues through December 31.

Continuously throughout the day, you can go upstairs to the third floor to visit "Dickens' Village." It is unbelievable how they have transformed part of Macy's into this! The exhibit tells the story of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol with the use of 100 animated figures. At the end you have the option to visit Santa and of course there are many toys for sale!

This is such a special Philadelphia tradition!