Brooklyn Christmas Traditions being held, Dec. 1 - 3

By ​J.O. Parker
 
      Brooklyn’s Christmas Traditions 2023 is slated for Friday – Sunday, Dec. 1-3. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the three-day event includes a number of family-friendly holiday activities including the community theater production of “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” written and directed by Brooklyn’s own Josh Gerard, and a visit by Santa. Events are as follows:
Friday, Dec. 1
     7 p.m. – Community Theater: “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” at the Opera House. Tickets available at: www.brooklynoperahouse.com
Saturday, Dec. 2
      7 – 10 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa, Brooklyn Ruritan Building
      9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Vendor Show, Manatt Center
      9 a.m. – Storytime – Brooklyn Library
      9  – 10:30 a.m. – Kids Crafts – Brooklyn Library
      11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Santa and Building Preview – First National Bank Building
      10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Carriage Rides, Downtown Brooklyn
      1 p.m. – Free Christmas Movie, Elf - Opera House
      5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting, Brooklyn Community Estates
   6 p.m. – Community Theater Pre-Show Dinner catered by Center Ground & Show: “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” Opera House. Tickets available at: www.brooklynoperahouse.com 
Sunday, Dec. 3
     2 p.m. – Community Theater: “It’s a Wonderful Christmas