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Small Town Festivities | Heritage & History
Small Town Festivities
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14th Annual Holiday Celebration at Intercourse: December 2-3 in Intercourse village. Tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, children’s treasures and shepherd walk, live nativity, music and extended shopping. 717-768-3636 or www.intercoursevillage.com
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45th Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes: 2011 dates TBD in Marietta. Tour eight private homes, five historic buildings and enjoy an antique show and sale with holiday table setting display, Victorian tea and much more. www.mariettarestoration.org
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Second Annual Lititz Holiday Celebration: December 2 throughout Downtown Lititz. Several family-friendly activities and performances will be provided by various community organizations and businesses during the day, starting with the tradition of Santa and Mrs. Claus riding around town on a fire engine at 9am. 717-626-6332 or www.venturelititz.com
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Spectacular of Lights: November 25, 6-8pm in Downtown Ephrata. Santa comes to town, the Christmas Tree gets lit, and there is singing and cookies and hot cider and all kinds of fun. 717-738-5060 or www.downtownephrata.org
Holidays, Heritage & History
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A Lancaster Christmas: See website for hours at the Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum. Historically recreated and decorated rooms for the holiday, spanning each decade from 1850 – 1960. 717-299-6440 or www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com
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Candlelight Tours: December 1-3 at the Hans Herr House, 5:30-8:30pm. 18th Century demonstrations and holiday exhibits in the candlelit home, plus caroling around a bonfire, refreshments and more. 717-464-4438 or www.hansherr.org
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Christmas at the Cloister: 2011 dates TBD at the Ephrata Cloister. Spend a few moments in quiet reflection with seasonal readings and holiday music in the historic Cloister. 717-733-6600 or www.ephratacloister.org
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Yuletide Candlelight House Tours/Daytime Yuletide Tours: December 26-27 (candlelight); December 28-29 (daytime) at Rock Ford Plantation. Experience Christmas in the Williamsburg tradition with tours by candlelight, plus period music, dance and open hearth cooking. 717-392-7223 or www.rockfordplantation.org
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Segway Holiday Tour: 2011 dates TBD at Red Rose Segway in Downtown Lancaster. This tour is all about holiday events, traditions and activities in Downtown Lancaster. You’ll also discover great places to shop for holiday gifts and see beautifully decorated window displays. Enjoy Lancaster in its best holiday attire… while gliding on a Segway! Available Wednesdays – Sundays, 10:30am and 1:30pm, weather permitting. 717-393-4526 or www.redrosesegtours.com
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Lancaster County Originals
Holiday Edition - Videos
 'Tis the season as we uncover our hidden seasonal gems on Lancaster County Originals. PA Dutch Country is rich with Christmas tradition, so check out our video series and find out what makes the holidays so special in Amish Country!
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