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H OWARD BEACH & OZONE PARK CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

Where to stock up this Christmas season Find the best deals in Howard Beach and Ozone Park — and where to celebrate NYE by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

If you were to buy all the items listed in “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” PNC Financial Services estimates you’d spend about a little less than $35,000. Odds are, you’re looking to spend much less than that this Christmas season. Luckily, Howard Beach and Ozone Park businesses have plenty of sales, promotions and other specials available to keep your wallet and stockings full — though you’d have to search elsewhere for 10 lords a-leaping. Before you can think of what you’re going to put under the Christmas tree, you’ll need a tree. For that, take a one-horse open sleigh down to Lisena Garden Center & Nursery, located at 125 Crosss Bay Blvd. There, take $10 off 5- and 6-foot Fraser firs — city, state and federal employees get 10 percent off. If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, Lisena has everything you need for your Christmas morning yule log with plenty of firewood in stock, also available for delivery in Queens and Brooklyn. Give them a call at (718) 607-5413 for more information. And while delivery is a great option, be sure to take a trip down to the store where they have hot chocolate and candy canes. For stocking stuffers and more, be sure to visit Cross Bay Chemist’s two stores, at 96-05 101 Ave. and 157-02 Cross Bay Blvd. When at the counter, be sure to tell the cashier “I know Frank” for $5 off a purchase of $25 or greater on already lowpriced goods — not applicable to prescriptions, lottery and sale items. Christmas cards are also 50 percent off — so be sure to grab a few to send to your loved ones this year. Don’t forget about Cross Bay Chemists’ convenient curbside delivery — their Ozone Park site can be reached at (718) 607-5413 and their Howard Beach store’s number is (718) 659-9500. Have a bowler in your family? Bowl360, at 98-18 Rockaway Blvd. in Ozone Park, is the place to bring them. Look for their ad in this newspaper and bring it in to get a buy-one-game, get-onefree offer available through Dec. 31. There’s also live karaoke and a live DJ Fridays and Saturdays after 9 p.m. Visit their website, bowl360nyc.com, or call (718) 843-5553 for more information and to ask about their holiday specials. After you’ve unwrapped your presents and sung carols, it’s time to eat. And because Christmas is all about spending time with the family, you’ll want to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible and have dinner ready beforehand. Brother’s Italian Food World, at 161-10 Cross Bay Blvd., is getting ready to start selling its rib roast at the low price of $12.99

Be sure to pick up your Christmas roast at the pastrami king of Queens, Sapienza. per pound. The roast is the biggest item during December for the longtime Howard Beach establishment, but they’ll also be selling pork roasts, leg of lamb, rack of lamb, filet mignon, veal, turkey and turducken — a turkey, duck and chicken combo. They’ll also have fresh ricotta available. Make sure you don’t leave without your favorite cut. You can also pick from different readymade platters. While you’re there, peruse their shelves for more high-quality meat at low prices. Give them a call at (718) 835-7508. Don’t feel like cooking? No problem — there are plenty of caterers in the area for you to choose from. At Adrian & Rocky’s Caterers, at 132-08 Cross Bay Blvd. in Ozone Park, you can pick from their Christmas Eve specials serving 10 to 12 for $229 — which comes with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and lobster over linguini — or $199 — complete with fried fish royale, calamari, shrimp and filet of sole with penne marinara. Their Christmas Day menu has a variety of appetizers, antipasti, pastas, meats and more for you to choose from. Visit their website, AdriansCaterers.com, or call (718) 845-5525. Ragtime Italian American Food Market has a seven-course meal for six to eight available for $299. Start with Italian wedding soup and then pick between an antipasto tray, shrimp cocktail or mozzarella & tomato. Then, it’s your choice of stuffed shells or manicotti with traditional Sunday sauce complete with meatballs, sausage and ribs. You’ll then cut into a three- to four-pound roast beef complete with gravy.

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Your sides are roasted potatoes and string beans. Still hungry? Try to pick between a tray of cookies or cannoli. The meal, which must be ordered by noon Dec. 22, also includes two loaves of Italian bread. Call Ragtime, located at 157-48 Cross Bay Blvd., at (718) 845-4582. Sapienza Delicatessen & Restaurant promises you will not be disappointed with its 3- and 6-foot heros available for family or corporate parties. The pastrami king of Queens can be reached at (718) 323-4011. Feel like heading out? On Dec. 16, you and your children can enjoy a brunch with Santa at Russo’s On The Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A signature brunch followed by a sevencourse menu and dessert assortment will be accompanied by music and an appearance by Kris Kringle, his elves and Frosty the

Snowman — $75 for adults and $37.50 for children 12 and younger. Russo’s will be holding a holiday party Dec. 20 from 7 to 11 p.m. complete with an open bar, antipasto, entree, dessert and coffee for $75 per person. Russo’s can be reached at (718) 843-5055. At Villa Russo, 101-12 Lefferts Blvd., a Christmas Eve dinner will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. for $60 per person, children under 12 are half-priced. Enjoy family-style platters of fried calamari, baked clams, mussels and antipasto before diving into pasta and your choice of shrimp scampi, chicken francese, veal marsala and calamari & scungilli. Wine, soda and cookies are included. Before that, Villa Russo will have its annual holiday dinner dance on Dec. 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. with buffet, dessert and more for $35 per person. Call (718) 849-0990 for more information or to book a spot. Already thinking about New Year’s Eve plans? Ring in 2018 at Villa Russo in their palace room or grotto room — call for pricing information. Matteo’s of Howard Beach, 155-10 Cross Bay Blvd., will start its New Year’s Eve dinner at 8 p.m. with a five-course meal, DJ, open bar and a champagne toast at midnight for $165 per person. Call Mike or Anthony at (718) 322-2606. Back at Russo’s On The Bay, there will be a Great Gatsby-themed bash starting at 7 p.m. — come for cocktails, dinner and entertainment for $250 per person. Danny’s Szechuan Garden, 156-40 Cross Bay Blvd., will start its Dec. 31 festivities at 9 p.m. with hibachi or Chinese dining complete with champagne toast for $49 per person. Call (718) 738-6500. And if you’re looking to remember the reason for the season, Howard Beach Assembly of God, 158-31 99 St., will hold a live nativity Dec. 9 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with real animals and children’s crafts. Admission is free and the event will take place rain, snow or shine. Call (718) 641-6785 for Q more information.

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An early Christmas for the Hernandezes Tree, trimmings donated by House of Holiday; Broadway tickets donated to the Astoria family by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

For one Queens family, Christmas came a bit early this year, thanks to the generosity of the owner of a popular Ozone Park store. It was early on the evening of Nov. 29 when Maria Lourdes Hernandez, a single mother of two with a baby on the way, arrived at House of Holiday, at 90-02 Atlantic Ave. to receive what was likely the biggest Christmas gift of her life. Each year, owner Larry Gurino uses the holiday season as a prime time for giving back, usually selecting an organization, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, to show gratitude. This time around he wanted something different, something that would have a direct effect on an individual family. The lucky recipients were Hernandez and her children, Cristian, 12, and Arianna, 7 — who received not only a free tree, but lights and ornaments and four complimentary

tickets to the Broadway show “Home for the Holidays.” As the family entered the store last week, it was clear that they were a bit overwhelmed, and who could blame them? The store is one of the largest of its type in the country, boasting an impressive 35,000 square feet of holiday items spread over two floors. Jam-packed from floor to ceiling are such novelties as lighted oversized candy canes, a large assortment of Nativity sets, a resin outdoor angel complete with trumpet, dozens of different Christmas stockings, a large selection of holiday place mats and boxes of Stauffer’s Chocolaty Stars. Then there are kits for kids that come with a storybook and Santa’s special paper for letter-writing. Magically, the letters may be transformed into keepsake ornaments. Surely having the most fun that d ay were Her na ndez a nd her children. As they were handed large baskets

for their holiday shopping, they began to make their way around the store. First was the matter of picking out a tree. They chose a seven-and-one-halffoot-tall Asheville fir, and decided they would light it with colored bulbs. They also placed several boxes of glass ornaments in their baskets, some gold, some silver. Floral picks, they decided, would make a nice finishing touch. And a cushiony self-standing Santa Claus was selected, undoubtedly destined to be placed near the tree. Hernandez, who arrived in New York from Mexico in 2003, lives with her family in Astoria. Speaking limited English, she explained in her native tongue that she found out she was to be the lucky recipient a little over a week earlier. The news was “maravilloso,” or marvelous, she said, adding she had never received such a gift before.

Arriving at the store, she was anticipating being given a tree, but not all the trimmings. Of being the lucky family, Cristian admitted, “It was surprising. I thought it was a joke. It makes me feel nice that there are people who will give stuff.” As for Gurino, he found it difficult to put into words what he was feeling as the family made their way to the checkout counter. The store, Gurino said, opened in 1949 as an artificial Christmas tree factory. Then, in 1996, he said, “We made it into something special.” Now his customers come from far and wide.The store opens every year on Sept. 1, filled with both Christmas and Halloween items. Eventually, it gives way to a Christmas-only wonderland. By the end of the holiday season, most of the merchandise is gone, Gurino explained, and the store becomes a showcase for the sale of pianos, as well as being lent out for

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Tips to prolong the life of your Christmas tree Christmas trees are symbols of the holiday season and the spirit of giving that the season champions. Choosing and decorating a Christmas tree are traditions for many families, and depending on the trees they choose, families may have some work to do to keep their trees glowing all season long. Artificial Christmas trees require little, if any, maintenance. But live Christmas trees, which some people feel are more authentic and welcoming than their artificial counterparts, require daily maintenance. In addition to supplying the tree with water at least once per day, live Christmas tree owners can take these steps to prolong the life of their trees. • Protect the tree on the way home. Your tree might be vulnerable to damage as you transport it from the farm to your living room. Unwrapped trees placed atop vehicles can be dried out by the wind. Prevent wind damage by wrapping the tree if you plan to place it atop your vehicle. If possible, lay the tree in the bed of a pickup truck and close the cover over the bed. If you don’t have access to a pickup truck but can use a minivan or SUV to transport your tree, see if the tree fits inside your vehicle. If it doesn’t, wrap it tightly in a blanket or another form of cover, making sure the cover won’t blow off in the wind when you hit the open road. • Have the tree cut before you take it off the lot. If you typically purchase your tree from a florist or tree lot instead of a tree farm, then remember to ask the seller to recut the stem of the tree before you take it home. Tree farm trees are fresh-

ly cut, but trees sold away from the farm might have been chopped down weeks before they are ultimately sold. During the interval between being cut down and sold, trees’ vascular systems can clog and prevent the tree from getting the water it needs to survive the season. A fresh cut of the stem unclogs the system and ensures the tree will be able to consume water. • Avoid placing the tree near heaters or drafty windows. Many people know that placing a live tree near a potentially hot heating vent poses a fire hazard. But doing so also can dry out the tree, decreasing the chances it will make it through the season. Placing the tree near drafty windows also can dry out the tree, so try to find a spot in your home with a consistent temperature. • Water the tree often. Christmas trees need lots of water to make it through the season. You may notice the water in the tree stand disappears quickly when you first bring the tree home. That’s because freshly cut trees will consume more water than trees that were cut several weeks ago. As the season goes on and the tree’s vascular system begins to clog, you might not need to water the tree as much as you did when you first brought it home. But check the tree’s water stand twice per day when you first bring it home, refilling the stand with water whenever necessary. A few tricks of the trade can help holiday celebrants maintain lush, awe-inspiring Christmas Q trees throughout the holiday. — Metro Creative Connection We Accept All Major Credit Cards

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Howard Beach residents got into the holiday spirit Dec. 3 by helping the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association adorn the neighborhood’s tree and welcome sign with festive decorations. The tree and decorations were donated by Lisena Garden Center & Nursery, located at 125 Cross Bay Blvd. in Broad Channel.

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Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages.

Christmastime is here. The presents are being purchased and wrapped. The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many reasons why individuals decorate, celebrate and dine the way they do this time of year. But few may know the origins of some of the most beloved holiday traditions.

Santa Claus Santa Claus’ origin story can be traced to St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century. St. Nicholas was very generous and gave away his fortune to help the needy. He also did various other good deeds. St. Nicholas became famous and began to be known by various names around the world. The Dutch called him Sinter Klaas, which was eventually transformed to Santa Claus. The jolly persona came later when 20th century advertisers — especially the artists responsible for Coca-Cola ads — portrayed Santa in a red suit with a big smile.

Christmas stockings The Christmas stockings of today may be a byproduct of various traditions. One such tradition dates back to a Dutch custom in which children would leave shoes full of food to feed St. Nicholas’ donkeys, and then St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in return. Another origin story of Christmas stockings can be traced to the 12th century, when nuns would leave socks full of nuts, fruit and tangerines for the poor. This is why some people still put tangerines in Christmas stockings.

Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath it are encouraged to share a kiss. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil spirits. The custom of kissing under mistletoe can be traced to England. Originally, a berry was picked from the sprig of mistletoe before the person could be kissed. When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing.

Christmas tree Christmas trees are everywhere this time of year. The use of evergreen trees predates Christmas and is associated with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the agricultural god Saturn with partying and gift-giving. During the winter solstice, green branches served as a reminder that spring would arrive anew. Germans are credited with first bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them.

Christmas bells Church bells ring for many special services, including Christmas Mass. During Christmas midnight Mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jingling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer. Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages. Q — Metro Creative Connection

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We still need your help this Christmas Your donations will go to the needy children in Queens homeless shelters by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Our annual toy and gift drive has started — but we still need your help. Items are slowly coming into our office, as well as our drop-off points around the borough, but we’re asking for more people to get into the giving spirit. A special thank you goes out to those who have donated: Josephine and Danielle from Rego Park, Mary Jacobs from Middle Village, Theresa Conlin from Richmond Hill, Darra Tashlick from Astoria, Dorothy Kummer from Middle Village and Tina Altaro from Maspeth. A very special thank you to Thomas McCarthy, of Woodhaven, who donated $100 to the toy drive. That money will be used to buy the dolls, basketballs, soccer balls, action figures and more that have been requested by the children in Queens homeless shelters. Many are also asking for coats and winter clothes. Please note: we cannot accept used clothing items, only new and unused. Donated items will go to the children at the Dove House, a shelter for battered

women or men and their children in eastern Queens, and four city homeless shelters: the Kings Inn Family Center in East Elmhurst, the Boulevard Family Residence in Elmhurst, the Metro Family Residence in East Elmhurst and the Saratoga Family Inn in Springfield Gardens. Gifts can be dropped off at the Chronicle office, at The Shops at Atlas Park, 71-19 80 St., suite 8-201 in Glendale, above Ho me G o o d s , f r o m Mo nd ay through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pa rk i ng i n t he Sout h Garage is free for the first hour and in the circle for 15 minutes. If you can’t deliver gifts during regular office hours, you can leave them at Barosa Brick Oven Pizza, located at 62-37 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park. A number of elected officials also let their offices be used as drop-off points. They are: • Councilman Danny Dromm, located at 37-32 75 St., 1st floor, in Jackson Heights; • Councilman Eric Ulrich, located at 93-06 101 Ave. in Ozone Park; • Assemblyman Mike Miller, located at 83-91 Woodhaven Blvd. in Woodhaven; • state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., at 159-53 102

These children had a happy Christmas during a previous toy drive, and now you can make others FILE PHOTO get into the holiday spirit by donating. St. in Howard Beach and at his satellite office at 66-85 73 Place in Middle Village; and; • Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (who collects for other drives as well as ours), at 21333 39 Ave., suite 238 in Bayside. James Seaman Sr., vice commandant for the Long Island area of the Marine Corps League, will also be collecting for the Chronicle and other toy drives at the following locations:

• St. Margaret RC Church and St. Margaret Catholic Academy, located at 66-05 79 Place and 66-10 80 St., respectively, in Middle Village; and • Allstate Insurance, located at 64-77 Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village. We thank you in advance, and if you have any questions, please visit the Queens Chronicle during business hours or call us at (718) Q 205-8000.

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Stick with tested recipes Although holiday bakers may want to branch out a bit with their culinary creativity, recipes that have previously been prepared with great success can take some of the work out of holiday baking. Preparing recipes you recall preparing in the past is much easier than trying something new. If you’d like, add sparkle to old standards, such as decorating oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies with colored sprinkles. Cookies are fast-baking Did you know that cookies were originally made to test oven temperatures? Culinary historians say that cookies were first made to test if an oven was hot enough to bake other goods. Today, cookies can be whipped up in mere minutes. Make a batch of dough and then freeze or refrigerate it, thawing it when the time comes to bake. Also, think about baking one day and decorating the next if pressed for time. Embrace colored candy melts Icing can be tricky to master. Simply heating colored candy melts and pouring over cakes or painting onto cookies can add festive appeal to desserts. Candy melts even come in many different colors and can be combined to achieve the tint desired.

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A quick and delicious holiday recipe for “Chocolate-Strawberry Pie” from Addie Gundry’s “No-Bake Desserts” (St. Martin’s Press) can be prepared in just 15 minutes, all without turning on the oven.

uring the holiday rush it’s easy to get side-tracked or tired and perhaps even a little bit overwhelmed by all the things to do in such a short period of time. Holiday baking doesn’t have to add to seasonal stress. With these tips and shortcuts, there will be plenty of sweet treats for the family and your holiday baking can be made much easier by employing these tricks of the trade.

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Add a smile to the face of family members by making some delicious holiday desserts. Keep ingredients in top form Don’t let poorly performing ingredients or a lack of supplies be your undoing. Butter can be softened quickly in the microwave when needed for recipes. Eggs can be brought to room temperature by allowing them to sit in a bowl of warm water. Ensure that brown sugar stays soft by putting a piece of sliced bread in the container. Don’t forget to stock up on other baking staples, such as vanilla and almond extracts, baking powder/ soda, molasses and confectioner’s sugar. Parchment paper is key Line cookie sheets or cake pans with parchment paper for easy dessert release and quick cleanup. Parchment paper and even foil can help lift cakes or cookie bars out of pans so they look neat and do not stick. For those people who enjoy baking, no dish is more synonymous with holiday baking than cookies. Children leave cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, while adults may indulge and enjoy an extra cookie or two at family gatherings or holiday office parties. Here are some holiday recipes your family will enjoy through the holidays and beyond. Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, so bakers have an array of options at their disposal when planning their holiday menus. Chocolate chip cookies may be among the most popular types of cookies, and bakers who want to capitalize on that popularity while giving loved ones something a little different may want to try the following recipe for “Double Chocolate Chip Cookies” from Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 12 large cookies 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 5 tablespoons light brown sugar, sifted 1 large egg, beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla essence or chocolate extract (see note) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup (or more) dark and white (or milk) chocolate chips (or roughly chopped chocolate) A heavy, nonstick baking sheet Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla essence. Sift the flour with the cocoa and salt in a small bowl. Fold into the egg mixture with the chocolate chips. Place 4 heaping tablespoonsfuls of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Press down and spread out to about 1⁄4-inch thick with the back of a wet spoon or with dampened fingers (you may like to scatter some more chocolate chips over the top). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack. When cool, store in an airtight container. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Note: Chocolate extract is a fat-free flavoring ingredient made from a blend of roasted cacao beans, water and alcohol.

Chocolate-Strawberry Pie Yields 1 pie 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and halved 1 store-bought (or homemade) chocolate cookie pie crust 2⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄4 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch of kosher or sea salt 6 large egg yolks 2-1⁄2cups half-and-half 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1⁄2 tablespoon rum extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional strawberries for garnish (optional) Place the strawberry halves in a single layer in the bottom of the pie crust. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, ginger, nutmeg, and salt over medium heat. Whisk in the egg yolks to create a thick paste. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and whisk until combined. Add the rum and vanilla extracts. Cool the mixture for 4 minutes. Pour the filling over the strawberries and up to the top of the crust. Chill the pie for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with additional strawberries, if Q desired.

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