Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, an 8 day long celebration of commemorating Jewish resistance.

Learn more about Hannukah and other Jewish holidays at Town and Village Synagogue at 330 E 14th street.

Try traditional Jewish food at the famous Katz’s Deli at 205 E Houston.

Omisoka is the Japanese celebration of the New Year, and is a Shinto Holiday.

To learn more about Shintoism visit the Japan Society at 333 E 47th Street or visit a Shinto Shrine in Prospect Park.

Yule is the Nordic celebration of the winter solstice.

Visit the Scandanavia House at 58 Park Avenue to learn more about Scandanavian culture and celebrations.

Las Posadas is a holiday celebrated in the 9 days leading up to Christmas. It is observed throughout Central America.

Learn more about Las Posadas at El Museo Del Barrio at 1230 5th Avenue.

Celebrate Las Posadas by eating traditional foods like tamales at restaurants such as Factory Tamal at 34 Ludlow St.