The peace and joy of Christmas is celebrated by many throughout the world.

Here is one such sample from The Caribbean. t’s the carnival time for the people of Bahamas. For Christmas and carnival are quite synonymous for the Bahamas. And this mood of carnival is often streaked with secular colours and tinges. However the spirit of Christmas would remain incomplete without exchanging gifts and cards amongst each other. Further it can be rightly said that feasting and singing melodious carols also add another feather to their spirit of celebration. For about a week before Christmas Day carollers go out in the evening, singing carols in public places in order to welcome the moment of festivity with full vigour. Some of the favourite Christmas carols which savour the mood are "Christians Awake", "Salute the Happy Morn" and many more.

Enjoy a holiday bird walk led by naturalist Debbie Becker searching for the legendary owls that winter at Bartow Pell Mansion

Barred, long-eared, saw-whet, and great horned owls have been returning year after year to harbor in the pines and woods around the mansion. Other possible sightings are crossbills and pine siskins that may still be migrating. Join along for a wintery holiday ramble.

Long Island’s very own professional baseball team, the Long Island Ducks, were a big hit with patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital during a special visit for the holidays. Former New York Met Bud Harrelson, co-owner and Senior VP of Baseball Operations of the Ducks was joined by team mascot QuackerJack and radio station B103’s The Wiseman and Frank.

The countdown continues as the days draw closer to that special time of the year.

Christmas is that one Christian holiday, when many throughout the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25.

A time to share peace, joy and goodwill towards men and women all over the world.

It’s not too late to donate and to show your support for NYC Parks Department.

Give the Gift of Parks this holiday season and you’ll be supporting important park projects taking place right in all five boroughs.

All donations are tax deductible. Donate at least $100 and They’ll send you an exclusive NYC Parks tote bag as a token of thanks.

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