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The Week in Review: A Festive Holiday Time

From beautifully decorated homes to gift guides (and what not to buy), there was lots of good news this past week.

The week leading up to the Christmas holiday season was busy and fun and Patch did its best to help out last minute shoppers and Moms who are already trying to figure out how to keep the kids busy during the week off from school.

Here's a rundown of what hit your community news site in case you missed some news due to all the holiday hustle and bustle:

Historical Society Celebrates in a Festive Fashion
The museum is bursting with insight on the early days of Babylon Village and its volunteers are active all year round.

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Sports Teams Cited for Achievement Outside the Playing Arena
All of Babylon Junior Senior High School fall sports teams qualified for the New York State Scholar-Athlete Team Award.

Taxi Service Offers Free Rides to Tipsy Drivers
Lindy's Taxi Service is hoping to prevent a tragedy in providing free rides home to drivers whom had had one too many holiday cocktail.

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5 Things to do With the Kiddies During School Break
The holiday week between Christmas and New Year's can be fun if you know about some unique programs and happenings nearby and right in the village.

Village Residents Bemoan Worst Gifts Ever
Sometimes a gift isn't really a gift, as some locals explain. Read some tales of the worst Christmas presents given on the holiday.


Patch judged the best holiday light displays in communities across Long Island.


Find out what item caught the eye of Patch's thrift shop guru.

Must Be V Opens on Deer Park Avenue
One of the newest shops in the village is a women's clothing boutique that's already becoming a favorite for shoppers.

A Last Minute Gift Guide for the Procrastinator
Babylon Village shops have a multitude of creative and thoughtful gift solutions under $20 so there's no excuse for not getting a neat gift for all those special people you want to thank.

Village Business Raises Funds for Local Teen Battling Leukemia
The Re/Max Signature office collected nearly $400 in its effort to help a local teen battling leukemia and raised awareness of bone marrow drive.


The winner of Babylon Village Patch's first annual holiday decorated home contest is this majestic homestead captured one evening by a roving Patch photographer.


If you love having friends over for tea, or know someone who loves collecting tea pots, there's something you need to check out at St. Joseph's thrift store.

Shelter Pet of the Week: Orville and Wilbur Need a Home
Looking for a new family pet? These two pals are looking for a loving home.

6 Finalists in Best Decorated House Contest
Here they are: the top six finalists in the Babylon Village Patch holiday house decoration contest. 


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