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The Long Island Gingerbread House Contest comes to Farmingdale Dec. 9. 

2 gingerbread house events come to LI this December 

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The new stamps showcasing her bright, watercolor flowers will go on sale early next year.

Long Islander designs 2 new wedding postage stamps 

Eleven designs by New York-based children were selected to become lanterns at the Eisenhower Park event.

LuminoCity Festival is back, with lanterns designed by local kids 

A two-decade-long Friendsgiving tradition inspired a career move for LI friends 

Creativity abounds this holiday season, with toymakers offering mystery toys that require kids to unveil them to find out what's actually underneath.

The new toys that'll be on their holiday lists

Here's where to see live action performances guaranteed to offer a little bit of magic for all.

New characters will hit the ice for Disney On Ice this weekend

Here are four dogs that are changing and even saving lives. 

Service dogs aren't just changing LIers' lives, they're saving them, too 

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The museum will also have a one-day celebration. 

Children's museum cuts prices to celebrate 30th anniversary 

Toddlers wearing lab coats. Kids creating art in virtual reality. There's a method behind the madness.

7 STEM programs for kids of all ages 

Stephanie Mincone, 26, of Syosset joins the Knicks City Dancers.

LI dancer joins Knicks City Dancers after touring with Taylor Swift

The 90-minute performance is set to deliver valuable lessons about the power of friendship.

See American Girl dolls come to life on stage in Patchogue

The school's most popular class is called the Art Shuffle. It's curated for each age group and every four to six weeks the project changes.

Art school for kids focusing on current artists opens in Manhasset

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out the holiday decorations at Embassy Diner in Bethpage and Country House Restaurant in Stony Brook.

'It's a holiday tradition'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano chats with professional decorator Nicole Riportella about holiday table settings.

'Have a cohesive theme' when setting your holiday table

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Scott's Pointe, a new adventure park in Calverton with year-round surfing.

Catch an indoor wave at Scott's Pointe

Eric Wilzig, a professional magician, spent thousands of hours building props and organizing lights for his Oceanside home.

'We listened to the people and created a Taylor Swift light show'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have a look at presents for your pets. 

Cannolis, stockings, pajamas and more idea for your pets

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez checked out Stellina Bakery and Cafe in Oyster Bay.

'Oyster Bay doesn't look like it did 5 years ago'

Uniondale's Breana Marshall has joined the Rockettes. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'A part of the legacy'

Port Jefferson held its 27th annual Charles Dickens Festival. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'There's a lot of die-hards that are here today'

Some of Long Island's best pizza is hiding behind an unmarked door on an industrial street in Farmingdale. Newsday food writer Erica Marcus reports.

Newsday food writer tries some pies at Dom's Pizza

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano stopped by Hometown Flower Co.'s new store in Huntington. 

Hometown Flower Co. opens storefront in Huntington village

Local kids visited LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park to see lanterns inspired by their drawings. Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse reports.

Local kids design lanterns at this year's LuminoCity Festival

Maria Zdrojeski, owner of Sew Pink Studios, showed NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano some of the handbags she's designed.

Port Washington woman designs whimsical sewn handbags at home

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Satisfy your holiday sweet tooth with these delicious dessert recipes.

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Find the perfect holiday presents right in your backyard with this year's holiday gift guide.

Holiday gift guide

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