Dyker Heights Holiday Lights

If you plan on visiting New York City over the holidays, the Dyker Heights 

Holiday Lights are a definite must-see! 

Located in Brooklyn, Dyker Heights is a beautiful residential neighborhood and 
these neighbors go all out for the holiday season. I've heard that some of the 
residents spend up to $20,000 to have their light displays professionally done! 
I've only been once, but rumor has it that they get better and better every year. 
A lot of tourists miss out on this holiday treasure because it is lesser known 
than your typical NYC holiday adventures or because they don't want to go out to 
Brooklyn. Trust me, it's definitely worth the short trip! It's one of the most 
awesome things I've ever seen. 


The most amazing displays are located within the blocks of 11th ave to 13th ave 
and 83rd street to 86th street. The best time to go is at night of course and I 
would recommend giving yourself a couple of hours to see everything! They start 
turning the lights out around 9 or 10 so make sure you don't go too late!

The nearest train is about a mile away so it's a good idea to drive if you can. 
The traffic can be a little hectic but it's not too hard to find parking on an 
off street like 10th ave or even as close as 11th ave. Parking is almost 
impossible within the streets of the biggest displays!

Don't forget to bundle up and bring your camera!

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7 Christmas books and activites

Here are 7 more Christmas books and activities that our family enjoys. These are a perfect way to interact with your kids throughout the month of December and change the focus from presents to the real meaning of Christmas.
A fun activity to do with kids.

Another kid friendly activity.

Christmas stories and poems by many famous authors.

Wonderful collection of Christmas stories.

A collection of poems, along with the history behind many Christmas traditions.

A fun book, especially for Boynton fans.

This book descibes a Mexican custom of reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter the night Jesus was born.

6 Christmas Books to help you celebrate Christmas

There are many ways to prepare for Christmas. Here are some of the my Christmas books that we use for getting ready for Christmas. I attempt to keep the focus off of presents, but you know how that goes. But hey, as long as your try! Right?

I love all of Lisa Whelchel's books, including this one, which is quite different from many of her books. This book is a fun and handy guide that describes the significance behind your favorite traditions.

This is a daily Bible study for the month of November. Then is the month of December there are daily devotionals that reinforce your studies from November.  Lots of good practical steps.

An easy read full of fun and practical ho-to tips! This book will help you discover new ways to make your Christmas bright.

Discover the joyous message of Christmas through the delightful antics of Oscar the Christmas Lizard. This book makes for a great bedtime story.

The inspirational story of our favorite Christmas candy.

I love Liz Curtis Higgs books and was so pleased to discover she had kids books. This book tells the heartwarming tale of a farmer and his family who nurture seedlings into fragrant Christmas trees.

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