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Church of the Intercession: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Reading & Procession

For more than 100 years, the Church of the Intercession in Upper Manhattan has hosted a festive annual reading of A Visit from St. Nicholas, better known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. This year’s reading, by Errol Louis, political anchor of NY1 News and host of Inside City Hall, will be followed by a lantern procession with St. Nicholas to the neighboring Trinity Cemetery and Mausoleum for a short service in memory of author Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863). The son of the sixth Trinity Rector, Benjamin Moore, Clement Clark Moore wrote the beloved poem in 1822 as a Christmas gift to his 6 children. A reception will follow the service. Free & open to all.

For information visit intercessionnyc.org or call 212-283-6200.

The Church of the Intercession and Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum, Broadway at West 155th Street.

Morris-Jumel: Family & Community Days: Grow Your Own Herbs

Join us for April’s Family & Community Day at Morris-Jumel Mansion with a fun, spring-time hands-on activity! Families are invited to celebrate National Garden Month and Earth Day learning about historic herbs and how to grow and use them. This hands-on activity is perfect for all ages and a great way to welcome the new growing season. Weather permitting, we will explore the herb garden in the Sunken Garden. Bring your own empty toilet paper roll or paper towel roll if you can.

¡Acompáñenos en el Día de la Familia y la Comunidad de abril en la Morris-Jumel Mansion y celebre la inminente llegada de la primavera con una actividad práctica y divertida! Se invita a las familias a celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Jardinería aprendiendo sobre hierbas históricas, así como a cultivarlas y utilizarlas. Esta actividad práctica es ideal para todas las edades y constituye una excelente manera de dar la bienvenida a la nueva temporada de cultivo. Si las condiciones meteorológicas lo permiten, exploraremos el jardín de hierbas situado en el Jardín Hundido (*Sunken Garden*). Si le es posible, traiga su propio tubo de cartón vacío de papel higiénico o de papel de cocina.