New York City’s most public monument to its role in slavery in the 1700s and 1800s is the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, where some 15,000 men, women and children were buried. This is the place to honor them and celebrate Kwanzaa, the the weeklong holiday that begins on December 26 and commemorates African-American heritage and [...]
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Learn how to wrap your holiday gifts more creatively at a free workshop at the arts and crafts store Michaels. The free two-hour workshop is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th. Bring your own scissors and tape and a willingness to learn embossing techniques to personalize the gifts you give this holiday season. Michaels [...] Hand-made holiday gifts galore are on display, and on sale, of course, at the Holiday Gift Fair in Grand Central Terminal. This is the 11th annual gathering of hand-crafted and boutique gift items from around the world, in the soaring space of Vanderbilt Hall. The gift fair opens Tuesday, December one and is open daily through [...] The national chain of crafts, gifts and art supplies stores, Michael’s, has opened a sprawling store on the Upper West Side in time for the holidays. And just about everything is on sale. Through December 5, picture frames are 40% off, and holiday wreaths, ribbons and other decorations are 50% off. Also, you can get 40% off [...] |
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