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The holiday season is coursing through the Bronx this year, with several Yuletide events meant to brighten you up. 

It first began with the Festival of Lights, with Mosholu Montefiore Community Center lighting up the Menorah for the first day of Hanukkah. Councilman Andrew Cohen and Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz helped light the traditional candles on the second day of Hanukkah. 

There have been several events courtesy of Bronx Community Board 7, which held its annual tree lighting ceremony. Photographer Jose Giralt was there to catch the action. Carolers from PS/MS 20 laid the soundtrack to the nighttime event that also saw an appearance from St. Nick himself. 

Meantime, a day later, photographer Miriam Quinones visited the 52nd Precinct for the annual holiday flotilla organized by the precinct. Santa Claus joined flotilla lovers as he and some officers helped hand out presents throughout the precinct’s borders. 

The holidays are surely not over. Keeping with tradition, the Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District is lighting up its holiday tree on Dec. 11, with presents to be handed out and more. It’s a can’t-miss event!