Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and have a joyous season, whatever you celebrate!
![The feast of the 7 fishes is NOT Italian](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/12/Christmas-Eve-2008.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The feast of the 7 fishes is NOT Italian
The feast has its roots in Italy, but it is generally an Italian-American tradition developed and nurtured here in the U.S.
![Big Joe’s Big Thanksgiving Dinner: Big stuffing & mushy potatoes](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/11/Gellman-Images-Thanksgiving.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Big Joe’s Big Thanksgiving Dinner: Big stuffing & mushy potatoes
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I love Christmas, but Thanksgiving was always very, very special to me and my family.
![Rock into 2019 with Craig Allen](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2017/12/FullSizeRender-16.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rock into 2019 with Craig Allen
It's almost 2019...wow!
Join me (Craig Allen) as we say goodbye to the year that was...and HELLO to a New Year full of promise!
I'll be playing "Jersey's Hits"--commercial free--from 7:00 right up til midnight.
ROCKIN' your New Year's Eve...
![Our favorite Christmas cocktails](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/11/GettyImages-1027556552.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Our favorite Christmas cocktails
We've had a lot of requests for some of the delicious drinks our team has shared during the morning show.
![Cops sacrifice so you can be home with family](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/06/RS11463_82635862.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cops sacrifice so you can be home with family
Local law enforcement is always vigilant, always alert and yes, always on duty.
![Christmas Displays in the rest of Craig Allen’s neighborhood](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/12/IMG_9709.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Christmas Displays in the rest of Craig Allen’s neighborhood
It's fair to ask: What does the rest of the neighborhood do when "FedEx Pat" and "Cornershow Bob" wage a "Friendly Christmas Lights Competition?"
As you will see...
...many neighbors...step up!
Take a late night stroll with me, and...
![Santa Tracker 2018 — Follow Santa on the NJ 101.5 app](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2017/12/RS16432_501673806.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Santa Tracker 2018 — Follow Santa on the NJ 101.5 app
Print out our special Santa Tracker Coloring Map and track Santa from your mobile phone.
![Craig Allen loves the Grinch: from Book to TV to “Grinchfest”](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/12/IMG_9774-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Craig Allen loves the Grinch: from Book to TV to “Grinchfest”
"Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...
But the Grinch, Who lived just north of Who-ville, did Not!"
The opening lines of Theodore Seuss Geisel's ("Dr. Seuss") classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."
I like Christmas, and the rehabilitated Grinch a lot...
![Craig Allen’s neighbors: Christmas Lights competition continues](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/12/IMG_9721.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Craig Allen’s neighbors: Christmas Lights competition continues
I've written about this "friendly competition" here at nj1015.com for quite a few years.
My whole neighborhood loves when "FedEx Pat" and "Cornershow Bob"..."string up the lights." (for earlier pictures and story, click here)
For various reasons, both "competitors" got off to a slow start this year, but as you can see, it's been worth the wait...
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![What New Jersey would like most from Gov. Murphy in 2019](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/12/AP_18288632314068.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What New Jersey would like most from Gov. Murphy in 2019
Trev asked the people what they wanted from the Governor in 2019 and this is what they said.