The Maccabeats, a cleverly named vocal group, is set to grace Stockton on Sunday with a Hanukkah show. That very evening, Stockton's choral program will present 'Messiah' at the Borgata. Christmas isn't the sole late-autumn and early-winter holiday. Thanksgiving came and gone, and New Year's will mark the season's end. Some might even argue that Super Bowl Sunday has emerged as the final major holiday of early winter. And of course, Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of lights, begins on December 25 this year, with Kwanzaa starting on the 26th.

Stockton University's Holiday Performances

Stockton University's Performing Arts Center has been keeping the holiday spirit alive. For several years now, it has hosted the show 'A Maccabeats Hanukkah' at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. These talented performers often travel with just the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks. Yet, they have managed to entertain and inspire hundreds of audiences worldwide, spanning five continents and more than 30 states and provinces. Using only the pure power of the human voice, a clean-cut presentation, and a touch of Jewish humor, they connect with fans of all backgrounds and ages. They were even invited to Gracie Mansion by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and to the White House by President Barack Obama.Tickets for the Maccabeats show are priced at $25 for the general public, $23 for seniors 65 years and older and military members, $20 for alumni and groups of 10 or more, $15 for faculty and staff, and $12 for Stockton students and children under 13. They can be purchased online at stockton.universitytickets.com.Later that evening, at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Stockton will present Handel's 'Messiah' at 7 p.m. Performances of 'Messiah', often with the audience joining in, are a Christmas season tradition at Stockton. This will be the 40th year the university has hosted this remarkable performance.The Stockton publicist said, "Join the Stockton Choral Program and guest artists in a deeply moving and inspirational performance of highlights from this incredibly beloved masterpiece. Soloists and a large chorus of singers of all ages will be accompanied by a wonderful chamber orchestra in an unforgettable presentation that will thrill the audience!"Tickets for the 'Messiah' performance are $15 for the general public and $12 for the previously mentioned categories. They can also be purchased at stockton.universitytickets.com.