Dec. 23: North Fork Holiday Guide Review

Since Nov. 29, North Fork Patch has run holiday guides every day, providing comprehensive coverage of local happenings, shopping deals and overall Christmas cheer. Here are five to keep in mind:

1. Check out these 10 places to get last-minute gifts while you can — Santa's packing up and there's only so much time left to hit 7-Eleven for those lotto ticket stocking-stuffers: http://patch.com/A-cJfy

2. Wondering what to do on Sunday? With Christmas falling on a Saturday, plenty of local restaurants are open for a Sunday brunch the day after Christmas. Stay tuned for a guide.

3. Sick of the same old Christmas songs, par rum pum pum pum? Remember, there are alternatives even gramma will love gathered 'round the tree tomorrow: http://patch.com/A-cwXx

4. If you have extended family over for the holidays, the coming days could be hectic — even more so if you have pets. Here are five nice local places to board your pets if you so choose: http://patch.com/A-c5WV

5. Champagne is important, but Long Island-brewed beer is better. You still have time to get out and get the local bubbly to properly celebrate Christmas and the New Year: http://patch.com/A-cHH9, and Long Island craft brew is always available to warm your holiday heart: http://patch.com/A-c5PZ

Stuff happens on the North Fork. Be sure to stay with North Fork Patch for our comprehensive events listings: http://northfork.patch.com/search/events.