A Longwood Christmas rings in the holidays, Nov. 24
A Longwood Christmas begins Nov. 24.
A Longwood Christmas rings in the holiday season with a musically inspired display November 24–January 8. Explore the warm 4-acre conservatory and be enchanted by more than 50 trees decorated for the holiday season, including an 18-foot revolving tree adorned with musical instruments in our grand Music Room, and a 30-foot tree composed of more than 1,300 poinsettias,...
What To Do: Christmas week chock full of fun
From history to Santa, multiple ways to celebrate the holiday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Valley Forge National Historical Park is presenting its annual March-In to commemorate the arrival of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777.
December 25 is just around the corner and Christmas events are everywhere. Over the next week or so, you can head in any direction and find a holiday...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day on Saturday
And Christmas cheer gets into full swing this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Patriot Day” is celebrated in September to remember those lost on 9.11 and New England has “Patriots’ Day,” which is celebrated in April to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord. New England also has the NFL team the New England Patriots and Patriots’ fans are prone to celebrating...
Do we need a better way to celebrate Christmas?
Between the stress and the cost, are we doing something wrong?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last week, I wrote about my angst over Christmas shopping. I stress every year. What size? What color? Will they like it? Will they use it? By the 25th I am a frazzled mess. The funny thing is, my children are always appreciative of any gift they receive. But, I do spend a good amount of time...
What To Do: Christmas edition
Trains, trees and holiday stuff everywhere, and what to do if the holiday isn’t your thing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For more than a half century, reenactors have staged George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware — a pivotal moment in U.S. history — and will do so again on Christmas.
December 25 is just a few days away and the Christmas spirit is everywhere —...
Holiday season kicks off at Longwood, Nov. 27
The world-famous Conservatory at Longwood Gardens will again be decked out in holiday splendor, as Longwood celebrates the holidays, starting Nov. 27.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — From elegant trees adorned with feathered friends, to a peacock-themed Masquerade Ball in our Music Room, the holiday season soars at Longwood Gardens November 27 through January 11. Topiary swans grace our Exhibition Hall, while...
What To Do: Have a blast at Fort Mifflin
Halloween is over so, it’s….wait for it….Christmas!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Seriously, a blast. On November 8 and 9, the Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society will celebrate the 237th Anniversary of the “Siege & Bombardment of Fort Mifflin.”
Are you ready for “Siege Weekend”?
It’s not an endless parade of kids looking for Halloween candy — that...
T’was the Sunday before Christmas….
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
‘Twas the Sunday before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
And Santa asked Kelly “What should I put in there?”
“Well, Santa” said Kelly. “It’s no problem at all. Just give me your AMEX and KOP Mall.”
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A few of my favorite Christmas things
The things that make this holiday special to Kelly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
We all know the tune (sing it with me!)
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things…”
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Santa sighted in Unionville!
Jolly man in red seen on Rt. 82, reports suggest he was getting ready for the big day
By Ned McPeak, North Pole Bureau Chief, UnionvilleTimes.com
This man, dressed in red, was seen this week in and around Unionville. A number of local residents suggested that he is Santa Claus and was in town to make final checks before the big day.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After sightings of a mysterious man in red —...
