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BELVEDERE CASTLE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: "Santa" and Saint Nicholas
December 21st & 23rd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mid-Park at 79th Street
Conservancy volunteer Ed Bobrow will dress in full Santa Claus garb, with plenty of candy to hand out. He will highlight the legendary history of St. Nicholas, recounting his role in Dutch lore as the Patron Saint of Sailors and his current significance as an internationally recognized mythological figure. Ed will also lead families on informal walks outside the Castle and onto the plaza for a look at Turtle Pond and the Park to imagine places St. Nicholas might have inhabited long ago. All activities will be offered on an ongoing, drop-in basis throughout the designated time periods. Programs will take place inside the Castle's Discovery Room, spilling out onto the plaza — weather permitting.
FREE, no pre-registration required. Please call 212-772-0210 for additional information.