#harlem chocolate factory

[thelcsdaily]

Golden Brownstone Chocolate Gift Set

These are really good chocolates. Made by the Harlem chocolate Factory. Featured as one of Oprah’s favorite things for 2020. These decadent works of art makes wonderful gifts. 

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” ―Charles M. Schulz

[citylifeorg]

New Concessions Lineup of Iconic Brands and New York Favorites Powered by Diverse and Local Businesses at JFK Terminal 8

This is a rendering of the proposed new space in Terminal 8. Credit: URW. JFK Terminal 8 to Host First U.S. Airport Locations of Eataly and Peach Palace by Momofuku, Plus NYC Favorites Black Tap, Alidoro and Harlem Chocolate Factory 21 Brands Powered by 13 Local and Diverse Businesses Coming to Recently Expanded and Modernized Terminal, with Additional Selections to Come Creates Uniquely New…

[lboogie1906]

Geoffrey Lamont Holder (August 1, 1930 – October 5, 2014) was a Trinidadian-American actor, dancer, musician, and artist. He was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Ballet before his film career began in 1957 with an appearance in Carib Gold. He played the villainous Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and Let Die. He carried out advertising work as the pitchman for 7 Up.

He began his movie career in the British film All Night Long, followed by Doctor Dolittle. He was cast in Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*, in the Bond movie Live and Let Die.

He won two Tony Awards for direction and costume design of The Wiz. He was the first African American man to be nominated in either category. He won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design.

He created dance pieces for many companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, for which he provided choreography, music, and costumes for Prodigal Prince, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, for which he provided choreography, music, and costumes for Dougla, and designed costumes for Firebird. He directed and choreographed the Broadway musical Timbuktu![His piece “Bele” is part of the Dance Theater of Harlem repertory.

In the film Annie, he played the role of Punjab. He was in the film Boomerang. He was the voice of Ray in Bear in the Big Blue House and provided narration for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He reprised his role as the 7 Up Spokesman in the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice, where he appeared as himself in a commercial for “7 Up Retro”.

He married Carmen de Lavallade (1955). They had one son. They were the subject of a 2005 documentary, Carmen & Geoffrey. His elder brother Boscoe Holder was a dancer, choreographer, and artist. Boscoe’s son Christian Holder has won acclaim as a dancer, choreographer, and entertainer. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[the-sayuri-rin]

I have to throw love to my people they've been through it recently

[discoverdurhamnc]

Things to Do in Durham this Weekend (Mar 16-19) - St. Patrick’s Day Edition

Check out our full Durham events calendar.

If you'd like to add an event to our calendar, submit an event here. Please check with the event owners to see if events change due to weather. Have a great weekend!

March Featured Event

The Hunt for the Golden Bulls with Bull City Burger and Brewery

The 13th annual “Hunt for the Golden Bulls”: a scavenger hunt inspired by the golden tickets from the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Throughout the month, clues and puzzles will be revealed on social media and at bullcityburgerandbrewery.com. The clues, once deciphered, lead participants to public spaces around Durham where a golden bull has been carefully hidden.

Golden Bulls #1 and #2 have been found.

St. Patrick’s Day Events (Mar 17)

Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at 94th St Pub

Join in for the pub's annual St. Patrick's day celebration. Music, green beer, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, corned beef reubens, key lime pie, and more. St. Patrick's karaoke starts at 10:00 p.m.

Pub opens at 11 a.m.

Free admission

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at James Joyce and The Federal

Live Irish music and food specials. Music starts at 4:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Free admission

St. Patrick's Day Party at Bull City Ciderworks Durham

Green cider, specialty cocktails, and live music with The Downpour Band.

12:00 p.m.

Free admission

St. Patrick's Day Party at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - Downtown Durham

Join The Glass Jug for St. Patrick's Day and try some green beer! Irish Dry Stout and Shortest Road Irish Red Ale are on tap. The Dry Stout will be Nitro.

12:00 p.m.

Free admission

Multi-Day Events

American Ballet Theatre: Giselle at DPAC

This engrossing tale of unrequited love, revenge, and forgiveness has been an “enduring classic” (The New York Times) for nearly 200 years because of the exquisite and exacting dancing it requires of its entire ensemble. In the hands of ABT, one of the world’s leading ballet companies, Giselle is transcendent – an unmissable evening of stunning artistry.

Thu, March 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Fri, March 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Sat, March 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Sun, March 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

$10+

"On Strivers Row” at NCCU University Theatre

The play, written in the 1940s for Harlem audiences, satirizes the social ambitions and pretensions of the affluent inhabitants of the elegant townhouses of Harlem's prestigious Strivers Row. Taking place over the course of one day, as family matriarch Dolly Van Striven throws an elaborate debutante dinner for her daughter Cobina.

Thu-Sat at 8:00 p.m.

Sun 3:00 p.m.

$20, $15 for students and seniors

Events at The Pinhook

Thu, Mar 16 at 8:00 p.m. - Cosmic Collective, Josh2800, Simulator Jones

Fri, Mar 17 at 8:00 p.m. - Elijah Rosario with Kevin Wavinson, Micah Evans & Tesh

Sat, Mar 18 at 8:00 p.m. - Dissimilar South and Touch Tank

Sat, Mar 18 at 10:30 p.m. - Party Y2K with Gemynii and Ayo VIP

Sun, Mar 19 at 8:00 p.m. - King Tuff with special guest: Tchotchke

Live Music at Blue Note Grill

Thur, Mar 16 at 7:00 p.m. - Dr. Fish "Catch Fish Live"

Fri, Mar 17 at 6:00 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs

Fri, Mar 17 at 9:15 p.m. - Joe Bell & the Stinging Blades: St. Patrick's Day Rock the Shams Party

Sat, Mar 18 at 7:30 p.m. - Harvey Dalton Arnold Band

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

Fri, Mar 17 at 8:00 p.m. - A Few Blocks Away: A Harrison Tweed Comedy Taping

Sat, Mar 18 at 8:00 p.m. - No Bull Comedy

Sun, Mar 19 at 7:00 p.m. - Moon Dog Open Mic

Live Music at Sharp 9 Gallery

Fri, Mar 17 at 8:00 p.m. - Ernest Turner/Stephen Riley Duo

Sat, Mar 18 at 8:00 p.m. - Danielle Wertz Quintet

$27.55

Events at Arcana

Fri, Mar 17 - Viv and Riley and Tarot with Kathleen

Sat, Mar 18 - Tarot with Heiltje

Sun, Mar 19 - Slow Teeth w/Robert Chamberlain and Tarot with Joy

Events at Rubies on Five Points

Fri, Mar 17 at 10:00 p.m. - The Floor with special guest Johan Yardan

Sat, Mar 18 at 10:00 p.m. - Fortune Factory: Electric Jungle

Events at The Fruit

Sat, Mar 18 at 7:00 p.m. - Gross Reality, Franky and the Slight Incline, and Orphan Riot

Sat, Mar 18 at 10:00 p.m. - Disfruta La Vida Presents Noche De Perreo

Improv Comedy at Mettlesome

Fri, Mar 17 at 8:00 p.m. | Wit: An Improv Comedy Game Show

Fri, Mar 18 9:00 p.m. | Hush Hush - Improv inspired by anonymous secrets from the audience.

Sat, Mar 18 at 7:00 p.m. | Improv 101 Grad Show

Sat, Mar 18 at 8:00 p.m. | The Racket - See indie improv teams from around the Triangle show off their stuff.

Sat, Mar 18 at 9:00 p.m. | House Party - A mix of short-form (similar to Who's Line is it Anyway?) and long-form inspired by an audience interview.

Sat, Mar 18 at 10:00 p.m. | Improv Jam - Everybody who attends will get a chance to perform. Put your name in the spinner and get randomly assigned a team to a group. Featuring players of all experience levels.

All shows $8

Thursday, Mar 16

Live Music: XOXOK at Boxyard RTP

XOXOK crafts atmospheric soul music that is conceived on the fretboard, cultivated at the microphone, and cradled in headphones.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Free admission

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

Enjoy fresh vibes on the patio with DJ Deckades. Bring your own vinyl to share or just listen to what the DJ is spinning.

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Free admission

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews. Don't worry if it's your first time or haven't bouldered before; everyone's welcome.

Your first visit to the gym with the Meetup includes free admission and gear rental, and subsequent visits with the meetup are $15 and include harness rental (outside of meetups, day pass rates of $19 apply and do not include rentals).

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Live Music in the Taproom at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - Downtown Durham

Glass Jug offers local live music EVERY Thursday in their Downtown Durham taproom.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Free admission

Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

Join Clouds Durham for Big Slow Tom's Trivia Night, every Thursday. Win some prizes, drink some beer, and show your smarts.

Enjoy $4 select draft and $5 rotating bartender's choice all night.

7:30 p.m.

Free admission

Friday, Mar 17

Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee

Every Friday morning at 10 am, Counter Culture Coffee opens their Training Centers to coffee lovers who want to learn more about Counter Culture Coffee’s high-quality, sustainably sourced menu.

10:00 a.m.

Free, but donations accepted

Third Friday in Downtown Durham

3rd Friday at Golden Belt! from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

DAG Swing into Spring Reception from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

‘Connections’ An exhibit by Durham artist Barbara Lee Smith from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Third Friday @ Super G! from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sabia Wade in Conversation with Durham-based Doula Whitney Williams at Rofhiwa Book Café

Sabia Wade, renowned radical doula, educator and author of Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Free Us All, talks to Whitney Williams, Durham based doula and educator.

Seating for up to 40 in-person guests, with priority access given to those who purchase the book.

7:00 p.m.

Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy at Durty Bull Brewing Company

This weekly event takes place indoors in the Barrel Room, with seating available for nearly 100 people. There's no better way to unwind after a long week than a night of laughter with Ashley & Ebony. Interested in performing? Please contact Ashley and Ebony.

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

21+

Free admission

Bachata Fixation – 3rd Friday Bachata Night – Class & Dance Party! at Roots Bistro & Bar

Join in with the dancing crowd for a full night of bachata, salsa, merengue, kiz, and more! On third Fridays, this is where the fun, the sexy, and the party is for all the bachata lovers! 21+

10:00 p.m.

$10

Pub Karaoke at West 94th St Pub

Hosted by All King Entertainment.

10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Free admission

Saturday, Mar 18

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. It's up to you!

8:00 a.m.

Free admission

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

Free pint with purchase of craft box. Choose from a variety of craft packages available for all ages.

12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

TreKing the Band at Beyú Caffè

Created by two individuals who are passionate about music and art, Ms. Tre'Jae and Rashad King.

Attendance requires a $20 minimum food and/or beverage minimum purchase per ticket.

Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

$12 standing | $25 seated

The Standard: Still Rise, Shelley Markham, David Scott Binanay at Succotash

Sinatra to folkpop instrumental

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No cover

Sunday, Mar 19

Self-Guided Canoe, Kayak, and Standup Paddleboard Trips on Lower Eno River

The Lower Eno River joins the Flat River to form the Neuse River (and the headwaters of Falls Lake) in Northern Durham County. Here you can meander through flooded creeks and slip over mudflats. For those that are quiet it is possible to startle a Great Blue Heron or Osprey.

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$30-40

Al Strong Presents Jazz Brunch Sundays at Alley Twenty Six

Al Strong, the Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, composer and recording artist, will bring a rotating lineup of musicians to perform during Sunday brunch at Durham's Alley Twenty Six.

Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Music will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Public Tour at Duke University Chapel

Learn about the history, architecture, and life of Duke Chapel in this tour. The tour begins at 12:15 p.m., or immediately following the conclusion of the Sunday morning service, and lasts approximately 45 minutes. No reservation is required but if you plan to bring a large group please contact dukechapel@duke.edu. Meet the docent on the front steps of the Chapel.

12:15 p.m.

Free admission

Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park

More than 35+ food trucks of all different varieties.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free admission

Trivia at Navigator Beverage Co.

Hosted by the Triangle’s Trivia team, Hammered Trivia, gather your team and post up to compete for prizes and enjoy an afternoon of great drinks, great friends, and great games.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free admission

Running Art Exhibits

Art Exhibition: 'Marc Chagall and the Bible' at Duke Chapel

In partnership with Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts (DITA), the Chapel is presenting an exhibition of prints of works by the distinguished, modernist artist Marc Chagall. Curated by the art collector Sandra Bowden, the exhibition, Marc Chagall and the Bible, features etchings and lithographs with biblical themes.

The Chapel is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. but is sometimes closed to the public for private ceremonies

Runs through March 30

No tickets or reservations required.

The Textile Art of Debbie Secan in the Great Hall of the Golden Belt Campus

Debbie Secan fell in love with weaving as a teenager and has worked with woven structures ever since, in the textile industry and as a fine artist. The materials in her work are repurposed for environmental reasons and to exploit the breadth of resources we discard.

Runs through Mar 31

Mon-Sat from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sun from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Free admission

The Art of Nicholas Edward at the Building 2 Gallery at Golden Belt Campus

Derrick Nicholas is the artist behind Nicholas Edward. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, he moved to Raleigh in 1995 and has been a Triangle resident ever since. A North Carolina A&T University class of 2008 graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, art has been Nicholas’ passion since the age of 6. He loves to express and create through various mediums including pencil, digital, and paint, and finds that each provides a unique and therapeutic satisfaction.

Runs through Mar 31

Mon-Sat from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sun from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Free admission

Mi Casa, Your Casa Experience at The Streets at Southpoint

Designed to look and feel like an inviting home, Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 encourages visitors to come together and feel a sense of warmth and community as they step in, swing, and relax in one of the glowing red houses.

Runs through Apr 2

The Mind’s Eye: Gallery Members Exhibition at 5 Points Gallery

5 Points Gallery celebrates cleverness in the Year of the Rabbit with their new exhibit called “The Mind’s Eye”.

Runs through Apr 15

Free admission

Beyond the Surface: Collage, Mixed Media and Textile Works from the Collection at the Nasher

This exhibition includes approximately 40 works, primarily from the Nasher Museum’s collection. With a focus on collage, mixed media and textile works, Beyond the Surface explores how artists bring together disparate materials and ideas to create artworks that engage with all audiences.

Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Runs through May 14

Free admission

Patrimonio | Heritage at John Hope Franklin Center Gallery

A series of drawing interventions on “Llanchama” (Amazonian tree bark) by Peruvian/American artist Renzo Ortega.

Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Runs through May 18

Free admission

Exhibits at 21c Museum Hotel

Whitney Stanley: We Just Be in the Vault Gallery

This We Believe in the Main Gallery

Runs through May 31

Open 24 hours

Free admission

Spirit in the Land at the Nasher

Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition that examines today’s urgent ecological concerns from a cultural perspective, demonstrating how intricately our identities and natural environments are intertwined. Through their artwork, 30 artists show us how rooted in the earth our most cherished cultural traditions are, how our relationship to land and water shapes us as individuals and communities

Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Runs through Jul 9

Free admission

Art of Peru at the Nasher

This gallery features ceramics, textiles, metalwork and carvings produced by ancient cultures across what is known as present-day Peru.

Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Runs through Dec 2

Free admission

[trillian-anders]

amor de mi vida - 1944

pairing: bucky barnes x latinx!reader

warnings: racism, prejudice, fluff, angst, graphic descriptions of concentration camps/gore 

word count: 2686

description: Bucky Barnes is a sweet young Brooklyn boy, just on the cusp of manhood, a hopeless romantic that falls in love with almost every girl he sees. when he sets his eyes on a young girl fresh off the boat from Cuba he finds out how hard love can really be.

for @cake-writes 1940s challenge.

note: in this year’s letters bucky goes into detail about what he sees out on the war front, it might be upsetting. 

In the middle of Harlem, almost an hour on the train from Brooklyn there was a movie theater you could go to. One that showed the movies of the war effort. Moving pictures that showed Captain America and the Howling Commandos. You could see him there, large and in black and white. Your husband. You cried the first time you saw him in action.

You wrote to him about seeing it. His hair was a little longer than he’d kept it at home. His face was more serious. You could see the dark circles under his eyes that sparked the memory of how he wrote to you about the lack of sleep. How he was always tired now. How the first thing he was going to do after getting home, aside from kissing you and eating dinner at his Ma’s, was sleep. 

He’d lost weight. You knew he wasn’t able to eat enough. Not like when he was home. You knew it was something he had to deal with. His last letter talked a little about hunger. The chocolate bars they gave them in their rations, he wrote, were chalky but the sweetest thing he’d had in a while. 

He asked if you’d make the dulce de leche you’d made not long before he’d left. Your Mother’s guilty pleasure. He said he could taste it in his dreams. That’s what he wanted, that and his Ma’s spice cake. He wrote about boliche and his Ma’s roast chicken. He wrote about getting ice cream at the soda shop, having a burger at his favorite diner. 

You watched a man you couldn’t believe was actually Steve lay out plans on the hood of a war vehicle. Laying out plans for a mission already completed. Your husband, a man you hadn’t seen in two years, fighting tirelessly beside him. You only hoped he would continue to do so. And that this war will end and he will be home soon. 

“I wanted to apologize.” Winnie lay her hand over yours, “I was taken off guard by what she said,” Winnie stopped by in the morning bearing a loaf of banana bread wrapped in cloth, still warm from the oven. “I shouldn’t have let her say those things about you.” Truth be told you’d already forgiven Winnie. You could understand that it’s hard, but times were changing. Slowly. But they were. 

“Thank you.” For the apology. Winnie cried when you opened the door, it broke your heart a bit. George conveyed her sorrow to you a bit earlier in the week. And the girls came over once or twice to check in and brought food with them each time, undoubtedly made by Winnie. 

Bucky and Steve. The Howling Commandos. He didn’t outright say it, but he was doing dangerous work. That you knew. These side missions, these bases they were infiltrating, something to do with a cell called Hydra. A brutal underbelly of the Nazi regime. Something deeper, more sinister with worse intentions. 

It made your heart leap in your chest every time there was a knock on the door. The fear that it would be someone from the government coming to tell you that Bucky was gone. That he wasn’t coming home. 

But his letters kept coming. Fewer in number than they had before. 

It’s harder to write when they’ve got us in the middle of nowhere. He says. They ship the commandos all over Europe. Chasing after Hydra cells. He sends out the letters in a thick stack when he can. Steve met a woman, he says. Margaret Carter. 

Bucky says you’d like her. And how when they get home the four of you should go out. A double date. Some realm of normalcy after the horrors he sees out there. 

He talks about something truly horrible. They were skin and bones, these kids. These people. Starved half to death. Flies on their bodies as though they were already dead. Taken from the concentration camps and put in these Hydra facilities to be experimented on. Bodies left to rot in the cells with them. 

The smell, he says. He doesn’t think he will ever forget that smell. 

These aren’t in the letters he sends to his family. 

He said he started having nightmares. He couldn’t understand how someone could do something so evil. To hate someone so passionately for what they believed. For who they were. But then again, he hates them for what they believed, for who they were. These monsters who ripped people from their homes and starve, beat, and kill them.

He just wants to be home. He sends a pressed peony on your anniversary. 

I love you, he says, more than anything. I can’t wait to see you again. 

He acts like he’s not afraid, because he doesn’t want to worry you. He says that the allies are winning, that he’ll be home in no time. 

“Are you Y/N Barnes?” Usually you don’t get bothered while out. Most women who shopped at this grocery store ignored you, the rumors of whether you were hired help or housewife circulated, but they were all too afraid to ask. It was impolite after all. And most believed you were the Help regardless. 

“Yes, can I help you?” Your english had gotten better but was still heavily accented. The woman behind you had a soft smile, you didn’t recognize her as someone you knew but the younger girl behind her looked to be Becca’s age. The Mother blushed, 

“I’m sorry to bother you,” Her voice soft, so those around could not overhear, she stepped closer to you, “My daughter is infatuated with the dress Rebecca Barnes was wearing last Sunday in church and Rebecca says that you’re the one who made it.” You did. It was a soft blue for the oncoming spring. Yellow daisies hand stitched into the skirt. 

“I did.” The basket in your hands was growing heavy with the fresh peaches they’d recently gotten in, you weren’t sure where this woman was going with this. 

“Would you be able to make my daughter a dress just as fine?” The woman asked, “I’d be happy to pay you.” The young girl, fourteen, looked hopeful behind her mother. “A dress like that would probably be ten dollars in the store? Does that sound fair?” 

“What color would you like?” Ten dollars was good money for a dress. You couldn’t say no and the woman and her daughter were both very sweet. You’d worked hard on the dress for seven days before she came to pick it up. Her daughter cooing over the fabric and turning around in the mirror as you made final measurements. The blush pink and white stitching, blush pink roses soft in the hem. 

“Thank you very much.” The Mother, handing you the money as payment for the dress now zipped in a garment bag they’d brought. “I’m sure once I wring a little more out of my husband's pockets we will be back for more.” 

One dress became another, and another Mother wanted a dress for her daughter, and then the other girls in Becca’s class asking for dresses. Suddenly you were making your own money, not in the factory this time, but enough to keep your fingers busy and give you something to do during the day with the help of Winnie. 

Winnie would help you measure and fit the girls. She would help you with the basic stitching when the orders piled up, you would work on the finer details. The small stitching. The tug and pull of forming flowers. 

You excitedly wrote to Bucky about it. 

Once you were married he didn’t want you working at the factory anymore. “It’s a death trap.” He explained. But people could get away with a lot when it came to immigrants. Poor working conditions, not having the proper ventilation, and the long hours. You were doing the very thing he encouraged you to do all along. 

But making dresses for family was vastly different than making dresses for strangers. When prom season came around you were up to your ears in tulle and velvet. 

It seemed a little arbitrary, but he praised you for it anyway. You imagined him covered in dirt, out in the heat of summer, blood on his boots and an empty belly, writing this letter telling you how proud he was that you were doing something you loved doing. It felt heavy in your stomach. 

Like it was unfair.

But his checks went into the same account you put this money into. And it was good money. A plan for the future. 

A woman brought her baby once. A sweet fat little thing. Yes, she wailed and cried, she tugged on your hair and just about ripped the earring out of your ear but it gave a new craving. You wanted to start a family.

You thanked God that you hadn’t gotten pregnant before Bucky left, a baby was hard to handle alone. And with the stress and heartache with him being overseas you weren’t sure you could have handled having a baby going on two years old now. But when he got home, it was something to be brought up. A maternal craving you didn’t know you had. 

The summer brought backyard barbecues and trips to the beach. For Bucky it was a little different. 

He wrote about some nice things. The countryside. Steve rambling incessantly about his new girl. A village that made them a decent meal. He said that he’d forgotten what good food tasted like. He wrote about how he got to sleep in an actual bed for the first time in a while. About how he got to meet Howard Stark. That Steve knew him. That Stark helped him become whatever he is now. Stronger, faster, a super soldier. 

Stark was talking about starting an organization to deal with people like this, Hydra. To keep groups like this from taking root. He offered Bucky a job when he gets back to New York. But that would be a conversation for another day, he writes, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. 

He also wrote about the Russians liberating a camp, how they felt like they were getting closer to the goal. He said this time next year he should be home with you the way it’s looking now. There were a number of hydra bases left, but they’ve spent the better part of a year eradicating them. 

These letters that were being read by you now, albeit slowly, but Suzy was no longer looking over your shoulder became brazen, a little racy. 

Bucky wrote about how he dreams of you, every night. How you feel against him. How you taste on his tongue. You felt heat grow in your cheeks reading about it. He talked about how he looked at your picture every day, how he craved your lips. How your hair felt in his hands. How your body felt under his. 

You wrote back about tracing your fingers over his back, trailing your lips there. The closeness that sex brought you. How it made you feel. A breath apart and panting with it. The reunion was craved by both sides. The longing in the letters was clear. But it quickly turned sour. 

There was a husband, he wrote, in one of the villages. He’d gotten to safety. But his wife was taken. There was a Hydra base nearby. These men, he wrote, come whenever they want, whatever time of day they want, and they rob these people who have no means to defend themselves. When they found the base, it was similar to the others. He didn’t want you to know what conditions he was put under, so he never described it to you. But you could assume it was terrible with the way they found the people there. 

The man’s wife was dead. And he described how this man fell in the street. The emotion of it, raw and powerful. It broke your heart. He lamented about how the man told him that he’d met his love as a child. He spent his entire life with her. And now she’s gone. He asked what he should do. Because he didn’t know. And he wasn’t the only civilian who experienced loss that day. 

The sorrow was palpable, he wrote, there were no songs of victory by the campfire that night. There was no celebration. The village was small enough that everyone lost someone, and it was felt.

The summer closed with the boys back in London, seemingly the home base for whatever missions they’d been working on. And there was something big, or so Bucky eluded to. He couldn’t say to compromise the mission, but it was something big. He didn’t know exactly what would happen, but it was the beginning of the end, the real end. Of Hydra and Nazi Germany. 

It gave you hope. Maybe he’ll be home soon. Maybe this war will finally be over and he’ll be home, safe. 

Communication was tight for the rest of the year. Something you chose to ignore by making the girl’s fall and winter dresses. Throwing yourself into your dress orders, an entire room in the house, one that would, god willing, be a room for one of your future children, covered in crushed blue velvet and rich greens and reds. You’d gotten a beautiful champagne colored tule you couldn’t help but buy along with some frivolous ribbons and playful buttons to change up the looks of the back of the dresses. 

It was something easy to focus on, mindful and relaxing tasks that took your mind off of the fact that letters were fewer than ever and your husband was thousands of miles away doing truly dangerous work. 

The Barnes household was buzzing with activity. All morning preparations for Christmas dinner, straight after Church you found yourself in the Barnes’ kitchen peeling potatoes, cutting carrots, and trussing a turkey. 

Softly in the background was a memory of last year. I’ll Be Home for Christmas. The optimism of last year drowned with the optimism for next year. Bucky said he feels like it will be over soon. And hopefully it will be. 

There was a stack of presents accumulated from last year's Christmas and birthdays, and the year before’s. Waiting for him to open. 

“Maybe he’ll be home by his birthday.” Ginny was twenty and beautiful, now with a steady boyfriend you were sure would propose any day now. 

The room was light and hopeful. George Barnes was stringing cranberries with Rebecca and Suzy, and now eighteen-year-old Ruth was reading a letter that had just arrived for the family. 

“They got to see a USO show before going back out.” Ruth reads, “Dinah Shore.” You looked at her confused. You didn’t know who Dinah Shore was. “She sings ‘Yes, My Darling Daughter’, she was in ‘Thank Your Stars’.” You shake your head, never having heard the song or seen that movie before. Ruth shrugs, a smile on her face, “She’s blonde and pretty.” As an explanation to why they would have Dinah Shore try to raise the morale of the troops. A laugh was shared. “He said that he’s never going to eat another can of beans for the rest of his life.” 

You focused on placing the turkey in the oven. There was some unfound jealousy at the thought of your husband screaming and shouting, hollering at a woman sent to perform for them. It was dumb, but it was there. 

You tried to remind yourself about his last letter, the one he’d written before he left for his mission. He’d written enough to stagger out some letters, but you were afraid they were going to stop coming all together. You felt like you were being silly having jealousy about some woman who you didn’t even know. And it quickly went away as you thought about maybe this time next year. Maybe it’ll be all over. And that extra spot at the table will be filled. 

You could only hope. 

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25 things that were invented in NYC.

1. Toilet paper: In 1857, Joseph C. Gayetty began selling packs of “medicated paper for the water closet” out of his wholesale shop at 41 Ann St. The paper was made from pure Manila hemp and treated with aloe. Best (or worst)
of all, each sheet was watermarked with his name.

2. Chicken ’n’ waffles: After its 1938 opening, Wells Supper Club in Harlem was the last stop for jazz greats like Sammy Davis Jr., Gladys Knight and Nat King Cole. Catering to its night-owl talent, Wells created the perfect dish for acts who’d missed dinner but couldn’t wait till breakfast: leftover fried chicken on a sweet waffle.

3. Chewing gum, a New York invention, was first manufactured in 1870 by Thomas Adams in a warehouse on Front Street. Called ''Adams New York Gum No. 1,'' it was made from chicle, a form of sapodilla tree sap chewed in the Yucatan and Guatemala.

4. The Waldorf Salad: The Waldorf Astoria boasts two inventions on this list, the first of which is its classic salad, which combines lettuce, apple, celery and walnuts. It was first served in 1896.

5. Teddy Bears: In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot an injured black bear while on a hunt. Inspired by the story, Morris and Rose Michtom, candy-store owners from Brooklyn, sewed a plush bear and displayed it, calling it “teddy’s bear.” The toy was so popular, they gave up candy and opened a factory to make the cuddly critters.

6. The Tom Collins: In 1874, a hilarious joke swept through the city: A prankster would tell a friend, “I was at [insert local saloon], where Tom Collins was saying [insert insult] about you!” The offended party would rush off to defend his honor, but there was no Tom Collins. (Cool joke, bro.) Inspired by the prank, New York mixologist Jerry Thomas created the recipe in 1876.

7. Coal-fired pizza: Pizza was cooked with wood fires until Gennaro Lombardi introduced the tasty magic of coal. Legend has it he served the first coal-fired pie in 1905. Cooking pizza that way is technically illegal now, but the ovens of a few select haunts around the city were grandfathered in, including Lombardi’s, Totono’s and Patsy’s.

8. Scrabble: Out-of work architect and anagram lover Alfred Mosher Butts conceived this wordy board game in 1931 while living in Jackson Heights, Queens. The street sign on Butts’s corner in Queens now reads “35t1H4 a1V4e1n1u1e1” after the famed letter-scoring system.

9. Spaghetti primavera: When this faux Italian dish (fresh vegetables and Parmesan cream sauce on pasta) was served at Le Cirque in 1977, it was, according to The New York Times, “the most talked-about dish in Manhattan,” much to the chagrin of head chef Jean Vergnes. The classically trained Frenchie was so offended, his cooks had to prep the dish in a hallway—yet later he claimed its invention.

10. The remote control: Nikola Tesla conceived of a radio-controlled boat way back in 1898. The idea was so novel that nobody believed such technology could exist.

11. Sweet’n Low: Fort Greene entrepreneur Benjamin Eisenstadt teamed up with his chemist son, who found a way to create saccharin in powdered form (before it could only be a liquid or a pill). He named his pink-label brand after a Tennyson poem.

12. Eggs Benedict: Stockbroker and bon vivant Lemuel Benedict woke up one morning in 1894 with a raging hangover and booked it
to the Waldorf Astoria hotel, where he ordered a poached egg, crispy bacon, toast and hollandaise sauce. Legendary maître d’hôtel Oscar Tschirky was such a fan of the creation, he added it to the hotel’s menu.

13. The Bloody Mary:
 Fernand “Pete” Petiot imported his tomato-juice-and-vodka concoction from Paris to the St. Regis hotel’s King Cole Bar. Catering to the spicier local tastes, Petiot added Worcestershire sauce, lemon and
a dash of cayenne and black pepper.

14. Credit Cards: You have John Biggins of the Flatbush National Bank to thank for those interest charges and late fees: In 1946, he created the charge-it program, which issued customers bank credit cards for use at local Brooklyn merchants. The shop owners would then deposit the sales slips at the bank, who would then bill cardholders.

15. Baked Alaska: In 1876, the pioneering pastry chefs
of lower-Manhattan restaurant Delmonico’s conceived of piping-hot sponge cake topped with crispy meringue and filled with ice cream, naming this miracle
of food science in honor of the country’s newest territory.

16. General Tso’s Chicken: While exiled in Taiwan after the Chinese Civil War, chef Peng Chang-Kuei created a spicy-and-sour chicken dish as an homage to a famous Hunanese general. When he jumped ship to New York in the 1970s and opened Peng’s, the dish became a huge hit— after he added sugar to the recipe.

17. Frozen Hot Chocolate:
 Stephen Bruce, the cofounder
of iconic East-Side restaurant Serendipity 3, kept the recipe of this decadent dessert a secret for 40 years. Bruce recently revealed that the famous frozen treat is 14 kinds of cocoa mixed with crushed ice and topped with whipped cream. (The types of cocoa still remain a mystery.)

18. Air conditioning: In 1902, Willis Carrier created his “apparatus for treating air” to keep the humidity from warping the paper at a printing plant on Grand St in Bushwick. Saving workers from the sweltering summer heat was just a fortunate side effect.

19. The Reuben Sandwich: Alright, this one’s contested, but many say Arnold Reuben, owner of Reuben’s Delicatessen, invented the meat-and-krout combo in 1914. Legend has it, the sandwich was created for a famished actress, who came in after a show, using the few ingredients left on the deli shelves.

20. Mr. Potato Head: When New Yorker and toy designer George Lerner first created plastic facial features to stick on real vegetables, toy companies worried that food wasting wouldn’t fly with a postwar public. But in 1952, Hasbro bought Lerner’s
 idea and made the first TV ad ever for children’s playthings, selling a million units that year.

21. Hot dogs: Coney Island baker Charles Feltman had the genius idea to serve hot sausages in a 
bun for a dime each. His frank fortune bought him a beachside empire of hotels and beer gardens, until former employee Nathan Handwerker opened Nathan’s Famous and sold his dogs for only a nickel.

22. ATMs: the first money-dispensing device was conceived in 1939 by Luther George Simjian, who convinced the City Bank of New York (today’s Citibank) to test his contraption for six months. The bank declined to use the machine after that, because “the only people using the machines were a small number of prostitutes and gamblers.”

23. Cronuts: Dominique Ansel labored for months to perfect his doughnut-fried, fluffy hybrid from heaven. The pastry, which debuted in May 2013, still inspires down-the- block lines each morning.

24. Children's Museums: The Brooklyn Children's Museum, located in Crown Heights, opened in 1899 and was the country’s first museum dedicated to the education of kids. It was also the first to introduce a “hands-on” policy for its exhibits.

25. Hip-hop. Enough said.

[harlemworldmagazine]

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[santong]

5 Black-Owned Chocolate Businesses with Delectable Treats

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When it comes to chocolate, what’s not to love? The flavor, richness, and texture make it simply irresistible. So what if we told you that there is a whole world of chocolatiers who understand how to bring out the best in chocolate? Be sure to taste the creations from these five Black-owned chocolate businesses: Harlem Chocolate Factory New York, New York Jessica Spaulding, the head chocolatier…

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Christmas Movies and TV Specials: Full 2021 Schedule

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We’ve almost made it to the end of 2021, and what a rollercoaster year it has been. As the world slowly but surely emerge from the prolonged lockdown, this winter holiday feels almost halfway back to normal. While not all aspects of the holiday season have returned to pre-pandemic festivity, one thing that has come back in full force are our favorite long-time, evergreen Christmas movies and holiday specials to play on never-ending loops on our TV screens.

Using network schedules and streaming releases, we’ve cobbled together all of the holiday movies and TV specials we could find and think our audience will enjoy. Be sure to chime in with anything we may have missed as we will be updating as the season moves along.

A note: IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR HALLMARK MOVIES, we’ve decided not to include them in our curated schedule this year, save for new releases. Instead, please check out Hallmark Channel’s official schedule and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’s official schedule for every single Christmas movie Hallmark has to offer during the 2021 holiday season.

Now, without further ado, check out our holiday movies and TV schedule below!

Christmas Movies and TV Specials 2021

All times are EST.

Saturday, November 6

Last Holiday (11:00 AM)SHO2Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (6:30 PM)TBSThe Year Without a Santa Claus (7:00 PM)TBSThe Polar Express (8:00 PM)TBSThe Great Christmas Switch (8:00 PM)GAC FamilyNext Stop, Christmas (8:00 PM)HallmarkDebbie Macomber’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (10:00 PM)HMM12 Dates of Christmas (10:00 PM)TBS

Sunday, November 7

Father Christmas Is BackNetflixFred Claus (12:30 PM)TBSCharlie & The Chocolate Factory (3:00 PM)TBSMr. Popper’s Penguins (4:03 PM)HBO FamilyThe Polar Express (5:30 PM)TBSChristmas With a Prince: The Royal Baby (7:00 PM)UPtvA Good Day to Die Hard (7:15 PM)HBO / HBO LatinoFred Claus (7:30 PM)TBSA Christmas Treasure (8:00 PM)Hallmark12 Dates of Christmas (10:00 PM)TBS

Monday, November 8

Snow Dogs (7:00 PM)HBO FamilyLast Holiday (11:15 PM)SHOxBET

Tuesday, November 9

American Christmas (8:30 AM)SHO2A Very British Christmas (10:00 AM)SHO2Last Holiday (6:00 PM)SHO2

Wednesday, November 10

A Good Day to Die Hard (10:00 PM)HBO ZoneWhen Harry Met Sally (7:15 PM)SHO2

Thursday, November 11

Soul Santa BET+When Harry Met Sally (9:15 AM)ShowtimeLast Holiday (11:00 AM)ShowtimeSnow Dogs (3:41 PM)HBO Family

Friday, November 12

Home Sweet Home AloneDisney+Olaf PresentsDisney+Frozen FeverDisney+Christmas at the Chateau (10:15 AM)SHO2An Ice Wine Christmas (8:00 PM)LifetimeOpen by Christmas (8:00 PM)Hallmark

Saturday, November 13

Last Holiday (4:30 AM)SHO2A Snowy Christmas (7:00 PM)UPtvNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (8:00 PM)TBSThe Polar Express (8:00 PM)TNTChristmas time Is Here (8:00 PM)GAC FamilyMy Family Christmas Tree (8:00 PM)HallmarkA Picture Perfect Holiday (8:00 PM)Lifetime12 Dates of Christmas (10:00 PM)TBSOne December Night (10:00 PM)HMMA Good Day to Die Hard (11:05 PM)HBO / HBO Latino

Sunday, November 14

Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is YouNetflixDeck the Halls (4:55 AM)HBO ComedyThe Polar Express (4:28 PM)TNTNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (6:00 PM)TBSDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (6:27 PM)TNTThe Year Without a Santa Claus (6:57 PM)TNTSnowed In for Christmas (7:00 PM)UPtvHoliday In Harlem (8:00 PM)HallmarkFour Christmases (8:00 PM)TBS12 Dates of Christmas (10:00 PM)TBSFour Christmases (12:00 AM)TBS

Monday, November 15

Snowbound for ChristmasNetflix12 Dog Days Till Christmas (2014)HuluA Christmas Kiss II (2014)HuluA Christmas Switch (2018)HuluA Christmas Tree Miracle (2013)HuluA Cinderella Christmas (2016)HuluA Dogwalker’s Christmas Tale (2015)HuluA Puppy For Christmas (2016)HuluAngels in the Show (2015)HuluBack to Christmas (2014)HuluChristmas Belle (2013)HuluThe Christmas Calendar (2017)HuluChristmas in the Heartland (2018)HuluChristmas with the Andersons (2016)HuluGirlfriends of Christmas Past (2014)HuluHolly’s Holiday (2012)HuluThe March Sisters at Christmas (2012)HuluMarried by Christmas (2016)HuluMy Dad Is Scrooge (2014)HuluMy Santa (2013)HuluNaughty & Nice (2014)HuluRock N’ Roll Christmas (2019)HuluRodeo & Juliet (2015)HuluSecond Chance Christmas (2017)HuluThe Secret of the Nutcracker (2007)HuluThe Truth About Christmas (2018)HuluWinter Wedding (2017)HuluLast Holiday (7:20 AM)SHO2Mr. Popper’s Penguins (11:18 AM)HBO FamilyWhen Harry Met Sally (11:20 AM)SHO2

Tuesday, November 16

Deck the Halls (6:02 AM)HBO Comedy

Wednesday, November 17

Christmas FlowNetflixChristmas (6:00 AM)SHO2Snow Dogs (8:21 AM)HBO Family

Thursday, November 18

The Princess Switch 3: Romancing The StarNetflixEvery Time a Bell RingsHallmark Movies NowThe Jenkins Family ChristmasBET+Last Holiday (5:00 PM)SHOxBET

Friday, November 19

Blown Away: ChristmasNetflixCandy Coated ChristmasDiscovery+A Muppets Christmas: Letters To SantaDisney+Puppy For HanukkahDisney+Deck the Halls (6:00 AM)HBO / HBO LatinoWhen Harry Met Sally (2:15 PM)ShowtimeSnow Dogs (5:20 PM)HBO FamilyFred Claus (7:30 PM)TNTNantucket Noel (8:00 PM)HallmarkDancing Through the Snow (8:00 PM)Lifetime

Saturday, November 20

Last Holiday (4:00 PM)ShowtimeThe Polar Express (4:30 PM)TBSFred Claus (5:30 PM)TNTDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (6:30 PM)TBSThe Year Without a Santa Claus (7:00 PM)TBSMistletoe & Molly (7:00 PM)UPtvA Christmas Together With You (8:00 PM)HallmarkA Kindhearted Christmas (8:00 PM)GAC FamilyFour Christmases (8:00 PM)TNTThe Wizard of Oz (8:00 PM)TBSYou Make it Feel Like Christmas (9:00 PM)LifetimeFive More Minutes (10:00 PM)HMM12 Dates of Christmas Finale (10:15 PM)TBS

Sunday, November 21

When Harry Met Sally (9:15 AM)SHO2Last Holiday (11:00 AM)SHO2A Good Day to Die Hard (12:55 AM)HBO SignatureThe Polar Express (2:45 PM)TBSThe Wizard of Oz (4:45 PM)TBSFour Christmases (6:00 PM)TNTMr. Popper’s Penguins (7:00 PM)HBO FamilyChristmas on 5th Avenue (7:00 PM)UPtvA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (7:30 PM)PBSNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (8:00 PM)TNTChristmas Down Under (8:00 PM)IONWho Is Christmas Eve? (8:00 PM)BounceBaking Spirits Bright (8:00 PM)LifetimeA Kiss Before Christmas (8:00 PM)HallmarkNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (10:00 PM)TNT

Monday, November 22

Last Holiday (2:05 PM)SHOxBETSnow Dogs (3:51 PM)HBO FamilyDeck the Halls (8:00 PM)HBO ComedyRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (8:00 PM)CBS

Tuesday, November 23

Waffles + Mochi’s Holiday FeastNetflixMr. Popper’s Penguins (12:30 PM)HBO Family

Wednesday, November 24

8-Bit ChristmasHBO MaxA Boy Called ChristmasNetflixRobin RobinNetflixWhen Harry Met Sally (10:45 AM)ShowtimeLast Holiday (4:15 PM)SHOxBETPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (6:00 PM)AMCPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (8:00 PM)AMCPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (10:00 PM)AMCA Good Day to Die Hard (11:31 PM)HBO ZonePlanes, Trains And Automobiles (12:00 AM)

Thursday, November 25

Christmas Deja VuBET+Deck the Halls (5:27 AM)HBOThanksgiving Day Parade on CBS (9:00 AM)CBSBob’s Burgers Thanksgiving Marathon (10:30 AM)TBSWhen Harry Met Sally (12:00 PM)SHO2Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Day Marathon (1:00 PM)TBSSnow Dogs (5:20 PM)HBO FamilyFour Christmases (6:00 PM)TBSThe Wizard of Oz (7:45 PM)TBSThe Nine Kittens Of Christmas (8:00 PM)HallmarkBig Bang Theory Thanksgiving Episodes (10:00 PM)TBS

Friday, November 26

A Castle For ChristmasNetflixSchool of ChocolateNetflixDuck The Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas SpecialDisney+Ernest Saves ChristmasDisney+Ice Age: A Mammoth ChristmasDisney+Last Holiday (7:45 AM)ShowtimeA Blue’s Clues Festival of Lights (12:00 PM)NickelodeonThe Wizard of Oz (12:00 PM)TBSFour Christmases (2:15 PM)TBSChristmas CEO (6:00 PM)HallmarkFour Christmases (7:00 PM)TBSA Loud House Christmas  (7:00 PM)Nickelodeon / Paramount+Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (8:00 PM)ABCReba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune (8:00 PM)LifetimeMasters of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2021 (8:00 PM)CWAngel Falls Christmas(8:00 PM)GAC FamilyFrosty the Snowman (8:00 PM)CBSAn Unexpected Christmas (8:00 PM)HallmarkA Good Day to Die Hard (8:15 PM)HBOFrosty Returns (8:30 PM)CBSGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (9:00 PM)CWFour Christmases (9:30 PM)TBS

Saturday, November 27

Last Holiday (12:30 AM)SHOxBETNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (6:00 AM)TBSPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (5:00 PM)AMCMaking Spirits Bright (6:00 PM)HallmarkChristmas at Castle Hart (8:00 PM)HallmarkRoyally Wrapped for Christmas (8:00 PM)GAC FamilyMerry Liddle Christmas Baby (8:00 PM)LifetimeRobbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (8:00 PM)CBSRobbie the Reindeer: Legends of the Lost Tribe (8:30 PM)CBSWellington Paranormal (8:30 PM) – holiday episodeCWThe Story of Santa Claus (9:00 PM)CBSTime For Them To Come Home For Christmas (10:00 PM)HMM

Sunday, November 28

ElvesNetflixChristmas in Tahoe (6:00 PM)HallmarkPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (7:22 AM)AMCThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (7:00 PM)ABCMiracle in Motor City (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Christmas Contest (8:00 PM)HallmarkA Christmas Witness (8:00 PM)IONThe Waltons’ Homecoming (8:00 PM)CWChristmas Is You (8:00 PM)GAC FamilyOne Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga (8:00 PM)CBSThe Great Christmas Light Fight (9:00 PM)ABC

Monday, November 29

Deck the Halls (7:10 AM)HBOMr. Popper’s Penguins (7:48 AM)HBO ComedyWelcome to the Christmas Family Reunion (8:00 PM)LifetimeCMA Country Christmas (8:00 PM)ABCThe Great Christmas Light Fight (9:00 PM)ABCAdventures In Christmasing (9:00 PM)VH1

Tuesday, November 30

Charlie’s Colorforms City: Snowy StoriesNetflixWhen Harry Met Sally (12:00 PM)ShowtimeRudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July (3:30 PM)AMCSnow Day (6:00 PM)AMCScrooged (8:00 PM)AMCSaying Yes to Christmas (8:00 PM)LifetimeA Chestnut Family Christmas (9:00 PM)OWNPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (10:00 PM)AMC

Wednesday, December 1

Zoey’s Extraordinary ChristmasThe Roku ChannelJack Frost (1:04 AM)AMCTo Grandmother’s House We Go (3:34 AM)AMC2nd Chance for Christmas (6:00 AM)ShowtimeHoliday in Handcuffs (7:00 AM)FreeformA Very British Christmas (7:30 AM)SHO2American Christmas (9:00 AM)SHO2Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July (9:00 AM)AMCThe Simpsons (10:30 AM) – holiday episodes FreeformThe Santa Clause (11:05 AM)FreeformPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (11:30 AM)AMCThe Santa Clause 2 (1:15 PM)FreeformScrooged (1:30 PM)AMCSnow Day (3:30 PM)AMCThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (3:45 PM)FreeformFred Claus (5:30 PM)AMCHome Alone (5:50 PM)FreeformLast Holiday (7:00 PM)SHOxBETFour Christmases (8:00 PM)AMCMatch Made in Mistletoe (8:00 PM)LifetimeBeebo Saves Christmas (8:00 PM)CWReindeer Games (8:05 PM)SHO2Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:20 PM)FreeformWorld’s Funniest Animals: Christmas (9:00 PM)CWNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (10:00 PM)AMCThe Simpsons (12:00 AM) – holiday episodes Freeform

Thursday, December 2

Single All the WayNetflixThe Business of Christmas 2BET+Sugar Plum Twist Hallmark Movies NowMr. Popper’s Penguins (2:15 AM)AMCThe Legend Of Frosty The Snowman (4:30 AM)AMCThe Mistle-tones (7:00 AM)FreeformThe Little Drummer Boy (1968) (10:30 AM)FreeformHome Alone 4: Taking Back the House (11:00 AM)FreeformMr. Popper’s Penguins (11:15 AM)AMCArthur Christmas (1:05 PM)FreeformThe Polar Express (1:30 PM)AMC2nd Chance for Christmas (1:30 PM)SHO2My Best Friend’s Christmas (3:00 PM)SHO2Home Alone (3:10 PM)FreeformFred Claus (3:30 PM)AMCLast Holiday (4:45 PM)SHO2Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (5:40 PM)FreeformFour Christmases (6:00 PM)AMCA Christmas Village Romance (8:00 PM)LifetimeOlaf’s Frozen Adventure (8:00 PM)ABCNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (8:00 PM)AMCDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)(8:20 PM)FreeformToy Story That Time Forgot (8:30 PM)ABCThe Great Christmas Light Fight (9:00 PM) – season finaleABCThe Bitch Who Stole Christmas (9:00 PM)VH1The Polar Express (10:15 PM)AMCThe Simpsons (12:00 AM) – holiday episodes Freeform

Friday, December 3

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 4NetflixShaun the Sheep: The Flight Before ChristmasNetflixThe Year Without A Santa Claus (12:15 AM)AMCRudolph’s Shiny New Year (1:30 AM)AMC‘Twas The Night Before Christmas (2:30 AM)AMCLittle Drummer Boy: Book II (3:00 AM)AMCSanta Claus: The Movie (3:30 AM)AMCDeck the Halls (5:59 AM)HBOThe Little Drummer Boy (1968) (7:00 AM)FreeformJingle All the Way 2 (7:30 AM)FreeformRudolph’s Shiny New Year (9:00 AM)AMCJingle All the Way (9:30 AM)FreeformPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (10:00 AM)AMCLast Holiday (2:00 PM)ShowtimeDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (4:35 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (7:15 PM)FreeformA Christmas Dance Reunion (8:00 PM)LifetimeChristmas Again (8:00 PM)Disney ChannelEight Gifts of Hanukkah (8:00 PM)HallmarkPlanes, Trains And Automobiles (8:00 PM)AMCThe Santa Clause 2 (9:25 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (11:55 PM)FreeformThe Simpsons (12:00 AM) – holiday episodes Freeform

Saturday, December 4

Surviving Christmas (3:17 AM)AMCThe Christmas Shoes (5:16 AM)AMCJingle All the Way (7:30 AM)FreeformPrancer Returns (9:35 AM)FreeformHome Alone 3 (11:40 AM)FreeformGremlins (12:00 PM)AMCChristmas with Friends Marathon (1:00 PM)TBSArthur Christmas (1:50 PM)FreeformFred Claus (2:30 PM)AMCDisney’s A Christmas Carol (3:55 PM)FreeformFour Christmases (5:00 PM)AMCA Christmas Story (6:00 PM)TBSSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (6:05 PM)FreeformNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (7:00 PM)AMCA Clüsterfünke Christmas (7:00 PM)Comedy CentralChristmas Under The Stars (7:00 PM)UPtvFrosty the Snowman (7:10 PM)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (7:45 PM)FreeformA Christmas Story (8:00 PM)TBSJingle Bell Princess (8:00PM)GAC FamilyKirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas (8:00 PM)LifetimeSilent Night – A Song for the World (8:00 PM)CWA Very Merry Bridesmaid (8:00 PM)HallmarkHome Alone (8:50 PM)FreeformNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (9:15 PM)AMCOur Christmas Journey (10:00 PM)HMMHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (11:20 PM)FreeformFour Christmases (11:30 PM)AMC

Sunday, December 5

A Dennis The Menace Christmas (1:30 AM)AMCA Christmas Story 2 (3:30 AM)AMCPrancer Returns (7:00 AM)FreeformGremlins (8:09 AM)AMCDecorating Disney: Holiday Magic (9:05 AM)FreeformUnaccompanied Minors (10:05 AM)FreeformFred Claus (10:39 AM)AMCArthur Christmas (12:10 PM)FreeformReindeer Games (12:30 PM)ShowtimeLast Holiday (1:00 PM)SHOxBETThe Nightmare Before Christmas (2:15 PM)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (3:55 PM)FreeformFrosty the Snowman (5:00 PM)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (5:35 PM)FreeformHome Alone (6:40 PM)FreeformA Furry Little Christmas (7:00 PM)UPtvA Lot Like Christmas (8:00 PM)GAC FamilySister Swap: A Hometown Holiday (8:00 PM)HallmarkThe Christmas Thief (8:00 PM)IONMy Favorite Christmas Melody (8:00 PM)LifetimeHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (9:10 PM)FreeformThe 23rd Annual A Home for the Holidays at the Grove (9:30 PM)CBSDaddy’s Home 2 (11:50 PM)Freeform

Monday, December 6

David and the ElvesNetflixIt’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (7:00 AM)FreeformThe Simpsons (10:30 AM) – holiday episodes FreeformDaddy’s Home 2 (11:00 AM)FreeformHome Alone (1:10 PM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (3:40 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (6:20 PM)FreeformA Very Boy Band Holiday (8:00 PM)ABCSecretly Santa (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Santa Clause 2 (8:30 PM)FreeformHip Hop Family Christmas (9:00 PM)VH1A Christmas Carol (TNT Version) (10:00 PM)TNTThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (12:00 AM)Freeform

Tuesday, December 7

Stealing Christmas (7:00 AM)FreeformLast Holiday (8:35 AM)SHO2Home Alone (11:00 AM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (1:30 PM)FreeformJingle All the Way (4:10 PM)FreeformDisney’s A Christmas Carol (6:15 PM)FreeformChristmas Movie Magic (8:00 PM)LifetimeDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (8:20 PM)FreeformA Sisterly Christmas (9:00 PM)OWNArthur Christmas (12:00 AM)Freeform

Wednesday, December 8

Snow (7:00 AM)FreeformJingle All the Way (11:00 AM)FreeformJingle All the Way 2 (1:00 PM)FreeformArthur Christmas (3:00 PM)FreeformDr.Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (5:00 PM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) (7:30 PM)FreeformChristmas With a Crown (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Nightmare Before Christmas (9:30 PM)FreeformThe Simpsons (12:00 AM) – holiday episodes Freeform

Thursday, December 9

Merry SwitchmasBET+The Real Housewives of the North PolePeacockA Very British Christmas (6:00 AM)SHO2Snow 2: Brain Freeze (7:00 AM)FreeformDecorating Disney: Holiday Magic (10:30 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (11:30 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (1:40 PM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) (3:50 PM)FreeformHome Alone (5:50 PM)FreeformA Fiancé for Christmas (8:00 PM)LifetimeHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:30 PM)FreeformSnowglobe (12:00 AM)Freeform

Friday, December 10

For Auld Lang Syne (Charlie Brown New Year’s Day Special)Apple TV+American Christmas (5:05 AM)SHO2Call Me Claus (7:00 AM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (12:00 PM)FreeformThe Nightmare Before Christmas (2:35 PM)FreeformHome Alone (4:10 PM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (6:40 PM)FreeformHoliday in Santa Fe (8:00 PM)LifetimeA Dickens of a Holiday! (8:00 PM)Hallmark Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us (8:00 PM)CWDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (9:20 PM)Freeform

Saturday, December 11

Unaccompanied Minors (7:00 AM)FreeformThe Little Drummer Boy (1968) (9:05 AM)FreeformThe Star (2017) (9:35 AM)FreeformLast Holiday (10:30 AM)SHO2Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (11:40 AM)FreeformMickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (1:10 PM)FreeformReindeer Games (2:00 PM)ShowtimeDisney and Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot (2:40 PM)FreeformDisney and Pixar’s Toy Story (3:20 PM)FreeformDisney and Pixar’s Toy Story 2 (5:10 PM)FreeformHot Mess Holiday (7:00 PM)Comedy CentralChristmas In the Rockies (7:00 PM)UPtvDisney and Pixar’s Toy Story 3 (7:15 PM)FreeformThe Holiday Fix Up (8:00 PM)LifetimeA Christmas Miracle For Daisy (8:00 PM)GAC FamilyA Royal Queens Christmas (8:00 PM)HallmarkA New Lease on Christmas (8:00 PM)IONThe Waltons’ Homecoming (8:00 PM)CWDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (8:00 PM)TBSDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (8:30 PM)TBSA Christmas Story (9:00 PM)TBSDisney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 (9:45 PM)FreeformA Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love (10:00 PM)HMMArthur Christmas (11:55 PM)Freeform

Sunday, December 12

The Star (2017) (7:00 AM)FreeformReindeer Games (8:20 AM)SHO2Jingle All the Way (9:00 AM)FreeformJingle All the Way 2 (11:00 AM)FreeformArthur Christmas (1:05 PM)FreeformDisney’s A Christmas Carol (3:10 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (5:15 PM)FreeformFixing Up Christmas (7:00 PM)UPtvThe Santa Clause 2 (7:25 PM)FreeformPeople Presents: Blending Christmas (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Christmas Star (8:00 PM)GAC FamilySister Swap: Christmas in the City (8:00 PM)Hallmark A Christmas Proposal (8:30 PM)CBSGreatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2021 (9:00 PM)CWThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (9:55 PM)FreeformHome Alone 5: The Holiday Heist (12:00 AM)Freeform

Monday, December 13

Holiday in Handcuffs (7:00 AM)FreeformDecorating Disney: Holiday Magic (10:30 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (11:30 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (1:30 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (4:00 PM)FreeformHome Alone (6:00 PM)FreeformMaps and Mistletoe (8:00 PM)LifetimeHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:30 PM)FreeformLet’s Get Merried (9:00 PM)VH1

Tuesday, December 14

12 Dates of Christmas (7:00 AM)FreeformJingle All the Way (10:30 AM)FreeformLove Actually (12:30 PM)FreeformHome Alone (3:30 PM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (6:00 PM)FreeformGhosts of Christmas Past (8:00 PM)Lifetime Office Christmas Party (8:30 PM)FreeformA Christmas Stray (9:00 PM)OWNThe Night Before (12:00 AM)Freeform

Wednesday, December 15

Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve (7:00 AM)FreeformOffice Christmas Party (11:00 AM)FreeformLast Holiday (1:00 PM)ShowtimeThe Santa Clause (1:35 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (3:45 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (6:15 PM)FreeformThe Enchanted Christmas Cake (8:00 PM)LifetimeiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2021 (8:00 PM)CWDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (8:20 PM)Freeform

Thursday, December 16

A California Christmas: City LightsNetflixA Christmas WishBET+Black Nativity (7:00 AM)FreeformThe Preacher’s Wife (10:30 AM)FreeformAlmost Christmas (1:00 PM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (3:30 PM)FreeformReindeer Games (4:00 PM)ShowtimeHome Alone (6:00 PM)FreeformChristmas by Chance (8:00 PM)LifetimeDogs of the Year 2021 (8:00 PM)CWHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:30 PM)FreeformThe Simpsons (12:00 AM) – holiday episodes Freeform

Friday, December 17

Love Actually (9:00 AM)FreeformHome Alone (12:00 PM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (2:30 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (5:10 PM)FreeformReindeer Games (5:45 PM)ShowtimeThe Santa Clause 2 (7:20 PM)FreeformMistletoe in Montana (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (8:00 PM)CWThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (9:50 PM)FreeformDisney’s A Christmas Carol (11:55 PM)Freeform

Saturday, December 18

Love Actually (7:35 AM)FreeformUnaccompanied Minors (10:45 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (12:55 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (3:05 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (5:35 PM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (7:00 PM)TNTA Christmas Story (7:30 PM)TNTDr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) (7:40 PM)FreeformToying With The Holidays (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (8:00 PM)HallmarkGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (8:00 PM)CWWorld’s Funniest Animals: Christmas (9:00 PM)CWDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (9:30 PM)TNTDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (9:40 PM)FreeformA Christmas Carol (TNT Version) (10:00 PM)TNTChristmas For Keeps (10:00 PM)HMMThe Nightmare Before Christmas (12:20 AM)Freeform

Sunday, December 19

When Harry Met Sally (7:30 AM)Showtime Unaccompanied Minors (7:30 AM)FreeformHome Alone 3 (9:30 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (11:30AM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (1:30 PM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) (4:10 PM)FreeformFrosty the Snowman (6:10 PM)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (6:45 PM)FreeformA Charlie Brown Christmas (7:30 PM)PBSHome Alone (7:50 PM)FreeformUnder the Christmas Tree (8:00 PM)LifetimeJoy For Christmas (8:00 PM)GAC Family‘Tis the Season to Be Merry (8:00 PM)Hallmark Christmas Takes Flight (8:00 PM)CBSHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (10:20 PM)Freeform

Monday, December 20

Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic (1:00 AM)FreeformPrancer Returns (7:00 AM)FreeformLast Holiday (8:15 AM)SHO2Home Alone (10:30 AM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (1:00 PM)FreeformReindeer Games (2:30 PM)SHO2Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (3:35 PM)FreeformChristmas Animation Marathon (4:00 PM)TBSFrosty the Snowman (4:40 PM)Freeform Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (5:15 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (6:20 PM)FreeformThe Wizard of Oz (7:00 PM)TNTCandy Cane Candidate (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Santa Clause 2 (8:30 PM)FreeformMiracle Across 125th Street (9:00 PM)VH!The Wizard of Oz (9:15 PM)TNTThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (12:00 AM)Freeform

Tuesday, December 21

Jingle All the Way (10:30 AM)FreeformThe Little Drummer Boy (1968) (12:30 PM)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1:00 PM)FreeformDaddy’s Home 2 (2:00 PM)FreeformDisney’s A Christmas Carol (4:00 PM)Freeformast Holiday (4:00 PM)SHOxBETHome Alone (6:00 PM)FreeformThe Christmas Ball (8:00 PM)LifetimeBeebo Saves Christmas (8:00 PM)CWReindeer Games (8:15 PM)ShowtimeHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:30 PM)FreeformGreatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2021 (9:00 PM)CW

Wednesday, December 22

Grumpy ChristmasNetflixWhen Harry Met Sally (12:05 AM)SHO2The Little Drummer Boy (1968) (7:00 AM)FreeformJingle All the Way (7:30 AM)FreeformLove the Coopers (9:30 AM)FreeformDaddy’s Home 2 (12:00 PM)FreeformHome Alone (2:05 PM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (4:35 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause (7:15 PM)FreeformIt Takes a Christmas Village (8:00 PM)LifetimeThe Price is Right at Night (8:00 PM)CBSGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (8:00 PM)CWMasters of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2021 (9:00 PM)CWThe 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (9:00 PM)CBSThe Santa Clause 2 (9:25 PM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (11:55 PM)Freeform

Thursday, December 23

Christmas For SaleBET+It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (7:00 AM)FreeformMickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (9:00 AM)FreeformMickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (10:30 AM)FreeformArthur Christmas (12:00 PM)FreeformThe Star (2017) (2:05 PM)FreeformHome Alone (4:05 PM)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (6:35 PM)FreeformRebuilding a Dream Christmas (8:00 PM)LifetimeSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (8:00 PM)ABCSilent Night – A Song For the World (8:00 PM)CWA Very Boy Band Holiday (9:00 PM)ABCDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (9:15 PM)FreeformCMA Country Christmas (10:00 PM)ABCReindeer Games (11:30 PM)SHO2Arthur Christmas (11:55 PM)Freeform

Friday, December 24

1000 Miles from ChristmasNetflixPrancer Returns (7:00 AM)FreeformThe Little Drummer Boy (1968) (10:30 AM)FreeformThe Star (2017) (11:00 AM)FreeformHome Alone (1:00 PM)FreeformReindeer Games (2:15 PM)ShowtimeHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (3:30 PM)FreeformDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (6:00 PM)FreeformA Christmas Story (8:00 PM) – 24 hour marathonTBSHot Chocolate Holiday (8:00 PM)LifetimeChristmas Around the World (8:00 PM)CWA Holly Dolly Christmas (8:00 PM)CBSOlaf’s Frozen Adventure (8:00 PM)ABCShrek the Halls (8:30 PM)ABCFrosty the Snowman (8:30 PM)FreeformDisney Prep & Landing (9:00 PM)ABCRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (9:00 PM)FreeformA Christmas Story (9:00 PM) – 24 hour marathonTNTDisney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (9:30 PM)ABCSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (9:00 PM)FreeformLast Holiday (11:00 PM)SHO2

Saturday, December 25

Arthur Christmas (7:00 AM)FreeformWhen Harry Met Sally (8:30 AM)ShowtimeThe Santa Clause (9:10 AM)FreeformDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (10:00 AM)ABCThe Santa Clause 2 (11:20 AM)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (1:50 PM)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (4:00 PM)FreeformLast Holiday (5:00 PM)ShowtimeFrosty the Snowman (5:05 PM)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (5:40 PM)FreeformHome Alone (6:45 PM)FreeformThe Wizard of Oz (8:00 PM)TBSWriting Around the Christmas Tree (8:00 PM)LifetimeiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2021 (8:00 PM)CWHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (9:15 PM)FreeformArthur Christmas (11:55 PM)Freeform

Monday, December 27

Reindeer Games (8:30 AM)ShowtimeThe Wonderful World of Disney: Frozen (8:00 PM)ABC

Wednesday, December 29

Last Holiday (6:00 AM)SHO2Dogs of the Year 2021 (8:00 PM)CW

Thursday, December 30

Reindeer Games (4:15 AM)SHO2Last Holiday (11:15 AM)Showtime

Friday, December 31

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022 (8:00 PM)ABCNew Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (8:00 PM)CBSLast Holiday (10:00 PM)SHOxBET

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Neighborhood Master List (Manhattan Part I)

Harlem

Tonnie’s Minis

Miss Mamie Spoonbread Too

Upper West Side

Cafe Lalo

Good Enough to Eat

Radiance Tea House and Books

Alice’s Tea Cup

Beard Papa’s

Piccolo Cafe

Levain Bakery

Silver Moon Bakery

La Toulousaine

Mido

The Greek Kitchen

Jacques Torres Chocolate

Sugar and Plumm

Uno’s Chicago Grill

Hiro Sushi at Ollie’s

Sido

Bombolini

The Russian Team Room

Black Tap

La Caridad 78

Farniella Bakery & Pizza

Columbus Circle

A Voce

Maison Kayser

Bouchon Bakery

Francois Paynard Bakery

Asiate

Landmarc

Mandarin Oriental Lobby Lounge

Havana Central

Baked in Color

George & Aliou’s Bakery

Mochidoki

Upper East Side

El Paso

Serendipity

Sel et Poivre

Sprinkles Bakery

Uva

The Nuaa

Le Cirque

Dylan’s Candy Bar

Cafe Sabarsky

Maison du Chocolat

Laduree

Lady M Cake Boutique

Two Little Red Hens

Gracie’s on 2nd Ave

The Blue Box Cafe

Two E Bar & Lounge

Kings Carriage House

Pizza Beach 

Eclair Bakery

Midtown

Raffles Bistro

Souvlaki GR

Circo

Lillie’s Victorian Establishment

Qi

Schinpper’s Quality Kitchen

Uncle Nick’s

Empanada Mama

Cake Boss Bakery

Cafe Zaiya

D’autio Pastry Corp

Little Pie Company

Schmarkary’s

Rock Center Cafe

Bibble & Sip

Palm Court Plaza Hotel

Pizzarte

Momosan Ramen & Sake

The Meatball Shop

Holey Cream

TAO

Bolivian Llama Party

Cafe China

Donna Belle’s Bake Shop

The Burger Joint 

Pondicheri

Tonchin Ramen

Softbite

Uncle Tetsu

BAO Teahouse

Gregory’s Coffee

Bird & Branch 

Chirp 

Cipirani Dolci 

Çka Ka Qellue

Lysee 

K-Town

Caffe Bene

Grace Street

Food Gallery

Franchia

Hanagawi

Pocha 32

est. 1986 Wine Lounge

Osamil

Besfren

Cafe M Studio

Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong

Sweet Churros

BBQ Olive Chicken

Blank Slate Tea

Gaonnuri

Her Name Is Han 

Tiger Sugar

E-Mo 

Handsome Rice

Take31

Nomad 

Blank Street Coffee

Kings Street Coffee

Penelope 

Yakitori Nonono 

Dominique Ansel Bakery 

Bourke Street Bakery

Barn Joo Nomad 

Hortus NYC

Ichiran Ramen 

Bear Donut

Wagamama

The Smith

Anita La Mama del Gelato 

Ol’ Days NYC

Chelsea

Westville Chelsea

La Maison du Macaron

Doughnut Plant

Empire Cake

The Grey Dog’s

Fat Witch

Sarabeth Bakery

Ronnybrook Milk Bar

Three Tarts Bakery

Green Table

City Bakery

East of Eighth

Bathtub Gin

Hanamizuki Cafe

Raines Law Room

The Gander

Petite Abeille

Cafeteria

GoGo Curry

Harbs Bakery

Tea & Sympathy

Elephant and Castle

City Cakes

Rye House

Asuka Sushi

Benny’s Burritos

Gallow Green Rooftop Bar

Chick N’ Cone

Dana’s Bakery

Buns Bar

Los Tacos No. 1

Very Fresh Noddles

Big Booty Bread Company

Sugar Factory 

Macho’s 

LRoom Cafe

Le Tea

Hao Noodle

Calle Dao 

Oramen

Hey Yuet 

Joy Love Club

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Geoffrey Lamont Holder (August 1, 1930 – October 5, 2014) was a Trinidadian-American actor, dancer, musician, and artist. He was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Ballet before his film career began in 1957 with an appearance in Carib Gold. He played the villainous Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and Let Die. He also carried out advertising work as the pitchman for 7 Up. He began his movie career in the British film All Night Long, followed by Doctor Dolittle. He was cast in Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*, in the Bond movie Live and Let Die. He won two Tony Awards for direction and costume design of The Wiz. He was the first African American man to be nominated in either category. He won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design. He created dance pieces for many companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, for which he provided choreography, music, and costumes for Prodigal Prince, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, for which he provided choreography, music, and costumes for Dougla, and designed costumes for Firebird. He directed and choreographed the Broadway musical Timbuktu![His piece "Bele" is part of the Dance Theater of Harlem repertory. In the film Annie, he played the role of Punjab. He was in the film Boomerang. He was the voice of Ray in Bear in the Big Blue House and provided narration for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He reprised his role as the 7 Up Spokesman in the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice, where he appeared as himself in a commercial for "7 Up Retro". #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CgtrkruOkwcL8ZkHJRwCh2z0Sl8e1jsfzAAmWQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Small Business Spotlight Series: Best Ice Cream Shops in the NY Metro Area

Sweltering temperatures, heat vapors rising from the black tar streets, wafts of cool air hitting you as you pass open storefronts; the summer heat in the city can wear you down. Yet, there is always one common treat that will serve as Ol Reliable – and that is the cool taste of ice cream. From gelato to sorbet, sundaes to Italian ice, our agents all around NY, NJ and CT have the best recommendations for your next summer treat.

The Lemon Ice King of Corona

52-02 108th St, Corona, NY 11368

When you want some fun, a change of scenery and the perfect cool treat on the dog days of summer, look no further than The Lemon Ice King of Corona, Queens! “This family owned business with a homemade, secret recipe offers 100 flavors of the best Italian ices in all of New York, dare I say the world!” says agent Maryann Johnson. “On a hot summer night, my girlfriends and I would get in the car and drive on the LIE to 108th Street Corona and order not one, but two or three of the most flavorful, homemade, fresh summer flavors, like lemon, coconut, watermelon, mango and so much more!” The Lemon Ice King has been a unique and colorful dessert destination for over 60 years. Stay and enjoy your ice while watching a traditional and competitive Bocce game in Spaghetti Park, or head over to Citi Field and cheer on the NY Mets.

(Recommended by Maryann Johnson of our Upper West Side office)

Milkcraft

1215 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

“New technology ice cream with lots of novelty makes Milkcraft a Connecticut staple,” says agent Sheila Higgins. The trendy creamery freezes every scoop to order with food grade Liquid Nitrogen, which creates smaller ice crystals when freezing, and results in the smoothest possible ice cream. Their caramelized Hong Kong style waffles are made from scratch to order and their hot Creamee buns are made fresh daily, along with artisan toppings.

(Recommended by Sheila Higgins of our Wilton office)

Emack and Bolio’s

389 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10026

Emack & Bolio’s is so good that The New York Times called it “an ice cream shop with more than a lick of promise” and Good Housekeeping labeled them as “the best ice cream purveyors in the country.” Talk about a seal of approval. According to agents Keith Marder and Olga Bidun of the OK Team, their best flavors include ice cream based Deep Purple Chip, S’Moreo, salted caramel chocolate pretzel, chunk of funk and grasshopper pie as well as “The Original Oreo.” They also have sorbet and low-fat options. “Most flavors have great texture with the addition of Oreos, chips, pretzels, etc. and for some added crunch you can get a gargantuan waffle cone dipped in things like Nutella, Cookie Krisp cereal, sprinkles and Capt’n Crunch,” says the team.

(Recommended by the Olga and Keith Team of our West Side office)

Sugar Hill Creamery

184 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10026

An indie ice cream shop in Harlem, this family-owned spot offers scoops (including non-dairy varieties) in both familiar and creative flavors.

“They use really high-end ingredients and have funky, savory flavors. In the summer they need to have an employee making ice cream all night long to keep up with summer demand.” – Jeffrey Green of our Harlem office

“Sugar Hill Creamery has an old-fashioned neighborhood feel with an artsy flair from the mural on the wall to the roasted corn and jalapeno flavors. The owners are there scooping and greeting folks at the door!” - Leanne Stella of our Harlem office

Saugatuck Sweets

575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

A unique spot located in the beautiful river-front inlet neighborhood of Saugatuck in Westport, Connecticut. Nothing like a moonlit night sky near the waterfront and an awesome ice cream cone creation of your own making,” says agent Sheila Gallo. Saugatuck Sweets is within walking distance from the train and serves as an easy night out of Manhattan.

(Recommended by Sheila Gallo of our Westport office)

Anopoli Ice Cream Parlor and Family Restaurant

6920 3rd Ave Brooklyn NY, 11209

In an age of trendy ice-cream shops dishing up exotic flavors, agent Shira Rosenhaft always loves to visit this tried and true time capsule of a diner and soda fountain that happens to make their own ice cream, too. It’s like stepping back in time - the Kelly-green booths are the perfect place to enjoy an old-fashioned sundae or a root beer float, and much of the place looks unchanged since the early 1900s. The ice-cream flavors are simple - chocolate, vanilla, pistachio - but delicious. And, its central location amongst the hustle and bustle of Third Avenue’s shops and restaurants in Bay Ridge makes it the perfect spot to stop and cool off. 

(Recommended by Shira Rosenhaft of our Global Services office) 

Ample Hills Creamery

623 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Extraordinary ice cream is an understatement when it comes to Halstead favorite, Ample Hills Creamery. At one point in time cows grazed on Brooklyn's lush ample hills. Although the cows are gone, and the grassy hills have made way for rows of brownstones, the pastoral small-town spirit of old Brooklyn lives on at our neighborhood ice cream shops and in the playful, nostalgic flavors we create.

“What makes Ample Hills ice cream special is the mix-ins. My personal favorite is the Pistachio Brittle. They make pistachio brittle (think “peanut brittle”) and put large chunks of it in wonderfully flavored pistachio ice cream. The flavors are creative and unique with fun names and again, those mix-ins!” – Jenet Levy of our Park Avenue office

“The Ample Hills Creamery down on Union Street in Gowanus is a favorite stop.  Located at the corner of Union and Nevins, it stands out as an oasis in the post-industrial landscape. And of course, the Ice Cream is fantastic.” - Lisa Gaytan of our North Slope office

“Flavors change regularly, and they are currently offering Oooy Gooy Butter Cake and PB Wins the Cup among many others - plain and fancy!” - Perri Defino of our Bed-Stuy office

“Best ice cream by far is Ample Hills. Specifically, the vibe of the Vanderbilt Avenue location. Peppermint Patty with hot fudge is to die for. My boys always go for Chocolate Milk and Cookies and my husband is partial to Salted Crack Caramel. The staff is always full of energy, super nice and the cone size is enormous! Gets my vote for best ice cream in NYC!” - Karen Wolfe of our Park Slope office  

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

1 Water Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 

What is better than waterfront ice cream with views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge? “The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory is one of Brooklyn’s best ice cream shops,” agent Jared Goodloe says. Whether you are taking the ferry after a long day, walking your dog along the pier, or just out on the town Brookly Ice Cream Factory is the perfect stop. “Due to high demand, the line can be a little long but don’t let that stop you. The factory has a vast assortment of flavors and toppings to fit all your desires,” Goodloe says.

(Recommended by Jared Goodloe of our Park Slope office)

Gofer Ice Cream 

1020 Boston Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Gofer Ice Cream opened in 2004 in the heart of Darien on picturesque main street. People passing by can see families enjoying their unique products like Gofer Lite, Go-Yo, Milk Shakes, Razzles, Gofer Cakes and more. It is a favorite spot for locals to walk or bike into town for a summer treat. The shop features a few small tables inside, but most people prefer to sit out on the patio watching the buzz downtown. They have been so successful that agent Cheryl Williams placed them in a second location in Wilton, CT in 2014 near the Wilton High School, Wilton Deli and adjacent to the football field. You can hear kids across town asking their parents if they can "Go Fer" ice cream tonight!

(Recommended by Cheryl Williams of our Darien office)

UES

1707 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

This ice cream shop is like no other (keep reading for the secret info!). The large neon cone awning strikes you from a distance along with the typical line of patrons eagerly awaiting entrance, but nothing is what is seems.  The vibrant and cozy bubble-gum pink shop offers a unique rotating menu of delicious flavors such as banana brownie, ginger and espresso cookie coupled with chocolate chip and M&M cones. Why is everyone dressed to impress for ice cream? Say the magic words and you are transformed to an elegant 1920s prohibition-style speakeasy behind the mystery door serving decadent cocktails at the large bar or tufted banquets outfitted with chandeliers, exposed brick and other classy homages to Upper East Side culture. Contact Rory for the secret password!

(Recommended by Rory S. Clark of our Village office and Elissa Drassinower of our West Side office)

Sundaes and Cones

95 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003

“On East 10th St. in the East Village is the best ice cream shop I have ever encountered,” agent Robert Brody says. Though located on a side street, it still attracts a big following. The scoops can be in a cup or cone. “Though a bit pricey, it is worth the extravagance,” explains Brody.

(Recommended by Robert A. Brody of our East Hampton office)

Fro-Yo

43 S Euclid Ave, Montauk, NY 11954

Katie Haggerty’s favorite spot on Euclid street in Montauk is Fro-Yo & Gelato. “It’s right next to the jitney spot and the minute you arrive to Montauk you are welcomed to the best little ice cream spot,” she explains. The days you leave Montauk you grab your treats at Fro-Yo and back to reality, leaving your happy place in Montauk.

(Recommended by Katie Haggerty of our East Hampton office)

Scoop Du Jour

35 Newtown Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937

Snuggled amidst all the beautiful high-end shops and restaurants is Scoop Du Jour, a tiny shop on Newtown Lane and one of Margaret Turner’s favorite ice cream spots. “When you walk in to the narrow shop you feel like you’re back in the 70's with the dim lighting, the old posters and pictures of earlier times in East Hampton and the old rod iron chairs with lumpy cushions. But you’ll delight on the yummy ice cream in over 15 flavors and tons of different toppings,” says Turner. If you don't feel like ice cream, you can order a good old grill cheese sandwich or burger.

(Recommended by Margaret Turner of our East Hampton office)

Brendan's 101

101 Rowayton Ave, Rowayton, CT 06853

Brendan's has continued its 133-year tradition as the centerpiece of village activity. “Whether a grocery store, library, arts center, lobster house, antique house or the gathering place for the "Rising Sons of Temperance" to keep liquor out of Rowayton, Brendan’s 101 has always been Rowayton's place to meet,” says agent Gwen Alexis.   Now open year-round and offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, it's signature all-natural ice cream remains it's heart and soul. Each year at the town's major fund raiser, the River Ramble, Brendan's donates the coveted "Golden Cone," giving the highest bidder an ice cream cone a day for life! To date there are 30 "Golden Cones" in existence.

(Recommended by Gwen Alexis of our Darien office)

Van Leeuwen

48 1/2 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003

The Classic Michel Cluizel chocolate ice cream is to die for! Homemade dark chocolate fudge and chunks of homemade gooey chocolate chip brownies is such a rich treat, no other chocolate ice cream compares!  The vegan ice cream in coffee flavor is a winner too! You will be in heaven on earth!” – Roni Pall of our Cobble Hill office

(Recommended by Fern Hammond of our Park Avenue office and Roni Pall of our Cobble Hill office) 

Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain

513 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

“They serve Adirondack Creamery ice cream which is the purest you can get. It was converted from an actual pharmacy and now is set as an old fashioned “soda shoppe.” They have live music and amazing food too.” – Anna Shagalov of our Village office

“This place looks like you walked back in time and the sundaes are unique.” – Marta Quinones

Bischoff's Confectionary

468 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666

The best ice cream in NJ, and in Sabina L. Feiler-Fluger’s opinion, the entire country, is at Bischoff's Confectionary in Teaneck, NJ. Going to Bischoff's was like winning the lottery when she was a kid. “We would select a flavor and sometimes sit at the bar, or at the booths in the back and the ice cream was always served in old school, metal dishes on top of a small white ceramic plate. They still do that today,” explains Sabina. This place is legendary and exactly what you would imagine a traditional ice cream parlor to look like. It opened in 1934, has been family run through generations. It still maintains relics of a 1950's style parlor with wood paneling, an antique mirror with the logo etched on it, two sides to the shop- one with ice cream in a multitude of flavors scooped out of antique metal freezers, and the other side sells candy- chocolates, hard candy, gummies, even toys. “They have the BEST coffee chip ice cream, and all sorts of flavors- basic and unique, even weekly specials,” says Sabina. They have been written up in many publications as one of the top places to go in NJ for ice cream.

(Recommended by Sabina L. Feiler-Fluger of our Hoboken office)

Serendipity 3

225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Divinely decadent and devilishly delectable, Frozen Hot Chocolate is the signature item at Serendipity! In addition, you can find the most outrageous sundaes, milkshakes, cakes, pies, and cookies to satisfy any sweet tooth. “You can’t beat the drugstore sundae at serendipity,” says agent Zoraida Morales.

(Recommended by Zoraida Morales of our Park Avenue office)

Uncle Louie G

157 Prospect Park SW, Brooklyn, NY 11218

From stick ball on the street to sitting on the stoop, out of all the memories, the one treat that made summer what it was, in all its sweet goodness was Italian Ices. Uncle Louie G’s has been a staple in Brooklyn and continues to provide that old-fashioned feeling when you enter. It’s just a great spot on the stroll along the park in Brooklyn.

(Victoria Vinokur of our Park Avenue office)

Dolce Brooklyn

305 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Dolce Brooklyn gelato starts with all natural, award winning milk from the Hudson Valley and only the finest ingredients are added to create our gelato & sorbetto (vegan).  Each flavor is made on premise in small batches to ensure freshness. Chef Kristina sources many of the fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmer's market and other top ingredients from specialty markets. Agent Gerard Splendore recommends the chocolate bourbon gelato!

(Recommended by Gerard Splendore of our Brooklyn Heights office)

L’Albero Dei Gelati

341 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

“They have some of the best gelato that I've eaten outside of Italy. In fact, I like the consistency of the gelato here just a little bit better because it doesn't melt quite as fast.” - Joanna Mayfield Marks

(Recommended by Joanna Mayfield Marks of our Cobble Hill office)

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It was nice to pair fine Portugal wines especially their port wines with chocolates by Harlem Chocolate Factory at a trade tasting in New York City. This is one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2020. Some of their signature bonbons are their First Nite on Lenox with dark chocolate and smoked peach caramel with Trade Street Co's Smoked Peach Jam. If you like sweet potato and truffles, one can enjoy their sweet potato truffles. Harlem Chocolate Factory was established in 2014 by Jessica Spaulding and Asha Dixon. Jessica got laid off from marketing in 2014, and decided to create the company. They won first prize at the Sixth Annual New York StartUp! Business Plan Competition of where they were able to buy professional equipment. They offer delicious chocolate barks, bars, truffles, sauces, fondue and memorablia. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRxIGEAb5K/?igshid=13wog30mzq858

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@harlemchocolatefactory #harlemchocolatefactory #blackowned #blackwomen #blackbusinessowner #entrepreneur... Wow what a pleasure it was to meet such a supporting strong women in business, her name Jessica Spaulding OWNER & CEO of Harlems very own Chocolate Factory. I was so unprepared today to meet such a ray of sunshine and her team, I was amazed and thankful at what happened today. Please visit and get educated on the essence of chocolate, these richly profound mouth watering pieces are truely of joy; oh and everything made with love in these decadent chocolates are black owned as well. The joy and proudness of our people has yet to let down and continues to show growth. Jessica has a heart of gold (filled up with the best chocolate inside), a perfect stranger but sister is making waves in the Harlem community and around the world. May God continue to bless you in any and all events!!! 😍 (at Harlem Chocolate Factory)