Holiday Listings on UWS & UES

CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE 1047 Amsterdam Ave. In celebration of the Winter Solstice, the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is hosting the annual Paul Winter performance. Enjoy a cross-cultural concert that includes singing, dancing and drumming. Performances are Dec. 13, 14 and 15. ST. THOMAS CHURCH 1 W. 53rd St. Visit St. Thomas Church on Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. to see the annual Christmas pageant, put on by the Youth Group and Sunday School. The play is A New York Carol by Lucky Gold; admission is free and everyone is welcome. TEMPLE EMANU-EL 1 E. 65th St. A tradition at Temple Emanu-El is attending the lighting of candles during Chanukah. Starting on the night of Dec. 8 and going through Dec. 15, you can attend the lighting of the last candle at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH 1157 Lexington Ave. Enjoy unique Christmas music when All Souls Unitarian Church hosts the concert "Creator of the Stars: Christmas Music from the Old World," on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The music will be joyful hymns and chants that can transport listeners to the Renaissance. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased on their website at www.allsoulsnyc.org CHURCH OF ST. JEAN BAPTISTE 184 E. 76th St. After the weekly 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. masses on Sunday, Dec. 16, the Church of Saint Jean Baptiste will be hosting a Christmas Brunch for everyone who attended. CHURCH OF ST. AGNES 143 E. 43rd St. Get ready to sing on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m., when the Church of St. Agnes hosts its annual hourlong sing-along, which will feature Advent and Christmas songs and hymns with Schola Cantorum and the Parish Choir. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL 460 Madison Ave. Another Christmas tradition is the annual "A City Singing at Christmas" on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Listen or sing along to classic and modern Christmas songs and hymns with the St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir, the Young People's Chorus of New York City, New York Master Chorale and New York Symphonic Brass. General seating is free and open to the public. ST. BART'S 325 Park Ave. Head over to St. Bart's Church for a night of singing Christmas songs outside and drinking hot cider, on Dec. 17 starting at 5:30 p.m. Another special event that St. Bart's is holding is the Adoration of the Magi, which takes place Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. LINCOLN SQUARE SYNAGOGUE 200 Amsterdam Ave. The Lincoln Square Synagogue is holding a Chanukah Dinner on Dec. 14 and people can enjoy great food and desserts and listen to guest speaker Dr. Yoram Hazony. Then on Dec. 15 there will be a Chanukah Party for the youths of the community. Starting at 4:15 p.m., children can enjoy music, cookie decorating, applesauce making, latkes, dreidel making and menorah lighting. ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA 411 E. 68th St. Be a part of some joyous singing on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. when you visit St. Catherine of Siena. The annual candlelight and sing-along service is always a tradition in the community. ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA PARISH 980 Park Ave. Visit St. Ignatius on Dec. 16, and see their annual Christmas concert, "Gloria!" People can enjoy some Christmas classics, such as "O Holy Night" and "Bambino." The main presentation is John Rutter's "Gloria," which includes a brassy and extroverted masterwork. HOLY CROSS CHURCH 329 W. 42nd St. On Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Holy Cross will be hosting its annual Christmas concert, and the proceeds raised will go to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This year the concert features renowned American soprano Aprile Millo. Tickets can be purchased at www.holycrossnyc.com MADISON AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 921 Madison Ave. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, numerous events are being held at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. Carol singing takes place Dec. 16 at 4 p.m., and features the New York City Chorus. Rev. Dr. Fred Anderson will give a special sermon Dec. 23 at 11:15 a.m. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 E. 96th St. Celebrate the season with their hourlong Christmas concert that includes sounds of the season on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Right after the concert, there will be a reception and a "surprise" visit by St. Nick. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 221 W. 107th St. After every mass on Dec. 16, downstairs in the church there will be breakfast with Santa. Children will have a fun-filled morning when they meet with Santa and take pictures with him. CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION 1 E. 29th St. Celebrate a baroque Christmas at the Church of the Transfiguration on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. With a selection of Christmas hymns and carols sung and performed by the Choir of Men and Boys, Girls, Camerata and Early Instrument Chamber Ensemble. Tickets are $25 for adults; $15 for students and seniors. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 122 E. 88th St. Ever wonder what Christmas is like in different countries? Immanuel Lutheran Church will be hosting a concert Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., featuring the children's choir performing Christmas songs from numerous countries. After the performance there will be an international buffet, and people are encouraged to bring their own cultural dishes. CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 1393 York Ave. Enjoy a morning of lessons and carols on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., with the Church of the Epiphany. Throughout the morning, attendees will be doing readings, prayers and listening to seasonal music sung by the Cherub Choir and Epiphany Choir.