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A Look at the Holidays by the Bay 2008:

1. The Caroling Company sing Christmas classics at the Third Street Promenade. photo by FabianLewkowicz.com 2. l to r: Suzy Williams, Kathy Leonardo, and Catherine DeLaCasas from “The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers” sing quirky Christmas carols at the Santa Monica Farmers Market

photo by FabianLewkowicz.com 3.Santa Monica Mayor Ken Genser (right) and Rabbi Isaac Levitansky from the Chabad House light the giant public Menorah at the Third Street Promenade during the seventh night of Chanukah on Sunday, December 27. photo by FabianLewkowicz.com 4. Mishkon Tephilo hosted the celebration for the last day of Hanukkah, lighting the candles on a giant Menorah on Sunday, December 28, at the Third Street Promenade. Rabbi Dan Shentz, left and congregant Jeffrey Prince, center, lead members of the synagogue and the community in songs. photo by Margaret Molloy

4. Courtney Lindsey, 7, gets a gift from Santa Clause photo by FabianLewkowicz.com

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