Morris Park Celebrates as Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Fall on the Same Day

Bronx, NY, November 22, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Fall hosts an array of highly anticipated holidays, with people coming together for food, family and friends. This year, two of these beloved holidays will fall on the same date, opening the door for a once in a lifetime holiday experience that will be embedded in families’ memories for years.

Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November, was declared a national holiday by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. With its own culture of food and togetherness, people have united to celebrate this tradition since the Pilgrims first sat with the Native Americans back in 1621. Thanksgiving aims to celebrate the end of the harvest and give thanks and appreciation for another bountiful year.

This year, many families will also be preparing for the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Older than Thanksgiving, Hanukkah lasts for eight days and celebrates the successful rebellion of the Maccabees against Antiochus IV Epiphanes, after which the candles of the temple burned for eight days on a supply meant only for one. Like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah has its own cultural and traditional foods, music and festivities.

“This is going to be a once in a lifetime event and we hope that families and friends all over take advantage of the celebrations we will be hosting here at Morris Park. It is also the perfect opportunity for loved ones to spend the holiday with our residents, who are also very much looking forward to the festivities and programs we have planned that day for them to enjoy with their families,” said Estela Rono, Assistant Administrator at Morris Park Nursing Home.

Morris Park Nursing Home, in honor of this once in a lifetime opportunity, is hosting programs and events that reflect the festive nature of these holidays. Traditional games, music and stories will be accompanied by a meal set to include delicious combinations of cultural dishes from both holidays. Family and friends are more than welcome to join in on the celebration and to add to the spirit of community that comes with the arrival of the holidays.

Morris Park Nursing Home is a top-notch 191-bed skilled nursing and comprehensive care facility serving the healthcare needs of the Bronx, New York. Located at 1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY, Morris Park Nursing Home offers 24-hour comprehensive inpatient care to its residents. Services include exceptional long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for individuals coming from an acute-care setting, an Alzheimer's/Dementia program, hospice and more. Morris Parks’ highly trained team of physical, occupational and speech therapists carefully tailor unique recovery programs for each resident.

For more information on Morris Park Nursing Home, visiting hours or general inquiries, kindly contact Estela Rono at 718.231.4300 or EMRono822@gmail.com.