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John Grossi
- Dec 11, 2018
- 3 min
A Bixby Christmas
The oldest Long Beach Christmas traditions—just in case you were wondering—date to the era of the Spanish ranchos. On Christmas Eve, the early settlers would gather around a piñata hanging from the ceiling, not a Christmas tree, and take turns using a long stick to smash the clay jar filled with candy and gifts. Afterward, the community would attend Las Posadas (the Pageant of the Holy Family) at the nearby Mission followed by Midnight Mass. When Americans from the East Coas
Paul Slater
- Dec 6, 2018
- 1 min
Feature Event: 2018 Naples Boat Parade
Lights. Camera. Naples Boat Parade! Every year, Alamitos Bay is one of the most colorful waterfronts in the United States. Decorated boats cruise by the vibrantly lit up houses in the canals of Long Beach during the Naples Boat Parade. The same should be the case this Saturday, Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Naples Boat Parade is one of Long Beach’s oldest holiday events, in its 72nd year. This year's theme is "Star Spangled Christmas" representing a patriotic Christmas hol
Jonathan Murrietta
- Dec 6, 2018
- 4 min
The Light From the House, And Above
During Christmas time, Jim Miller’s home on the corner of Stearns Street and Gondar Avenue shines brightly. The house, decorated with thousands of blinking lights, adorned with red ribbons, a nativity scene, and more, can—no doubt—be seen from the host of heavenly angels above. And it’s certainly a house that you can’t miss if you’re driving by on Stearns Street this holiday season. Jim Miller’s decorations have been a shining testament to the Christmas spirit in Long Beach f
Jonathan Murrietta
- Dec 23, 2017
- 6 min
Light From the House
You’ve seen it. Around Christmas, on the corner of Stearns Street and Gondar Avenue is the most brightly lit house in Los Altos. Thousands of blinking lights, red ribbons, and a nativity scene are among the decorations adorned outside the corner home. The house is a shining beacon for motorists driving by on Stearns Street as well as neighbors walking by during Christmas time, out for an evening walk. On the two nights before Christmas eve, longtime Long Beach residents Jim a
John Grossi
- Dec 5, 2017
- 3 min
Christmas Craft Party at Grandma Dianne’s in Lakewood Village!
Everyone had a blast at Grandma Dianne's Annual Christmas Craft Party! For the 14th year in a row hundreds of locals gathered this past weekend at Grandma Dianne’s house on Montair Ave. in Lakewood Village in North East Long Beach to kick-off the holiday season with food, fun, and crafts. The tradition started in 2003 with just six kids making two crafts each. Over the years, the fun and activities have multiplied and so have the number of kids who attend each year. Of cours
Nick LaRoque
- Dec 2, 2017
- 1 min
Lighting of the Letter at Whaley Park
Our Publisher John Grossi goes a little crazy trying to read the holiday message around Whaley Park. Don't miss the lighting of the letters Sunday December 3rd, 2017! #908 #whaleypark #michelek #funny #video #xmas #christmas #holidayspirit #holidays #holiday #lightingoftheletters #community #neighborhood
Emily Ayers
- Nov 30, 2017
- 3 min
The Top 7 Places to See Santa Claus This Year
Holiday season is officially here. Whether we are ready for it or not, it is time for holiday music in department stores, decorations, Christmas trees, and plenty of twinkling lights. Christmas isn’t complete without a picture with the big fella, so we want you to feel prepared when it comes to finding the best Santa Claus’s around town. Here are the top seven places to see Santa Claus this year: 1. December 1st - Parkview Village Meet Santa & Carriage Ride Most Long Beach na
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