Old Fashioned Christmas Grows In Syracuse
November 22, 2024 at 4:06 p.m.
SYRACUSE - Chautauqua-Wawasee’s Old Fashioned Christmas promises to be bigger and more fun than ever this year, according to a provided news release.
“Every year we learn and make changes based on things that went well, or not so well, last year,” said Kip Schumm, Chautauqua’s program champion for the event. “And we try to balance activities that are fun for kids and families with the need to keep Christ in Christmas.”
Santa will be there, and his reindeer (for petting), horse-drawn wagon rides and, of course, the big tree lighting will be at 6 p.m., which is an adjustment made based on last year.
The live nativity and the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible at the historic Oakwood Chapel will provide focus on the real meaning of Christmas, a key goal of this event.
The Christmas photo booth is perfect for the annual family Christmas picture; Chautauqua will provide props and uses your phone’s camera for the photo. Characters such as Frosty, Grinch, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf, Toy Soldier and Gingerbread Man are roaming throughout the park-like setting for fun and photos with kids.
Games for children award participants with fun prizes.
Three music groups stroll around the celebration with hymns and Christmas favorites.
To warm up from the cold, three fire pits provide atmosphere and warmth along with the opportunity to cook s’mores, grab a cookie and enjoy hot chocolate.
Stop by the blue Chautauqua tent by the big tree to receive a free glow necklace and program map showing the locations of activities. While enjoying the pre-activity music, be prepared for other surprises such as free gifts thrown from the stage.
And it’s all free to attend.
The event will be held outdoors on the grounds of Oakwood Resort, starting with music on the stage in front of the Oakwood at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The activities such as Santa, Wagon rides, s’mores, etc. start at 6 p.m. after the lighting of the 50-foot tree. The event is 100% free to attend.
Hope for a bit of snow, but if severe weather occurs, check the Chautauqua-Wawasee website www.chqw.org or Facebook site www.facebook.com/ChautauquaWawasee for information and updates.
Also, find details on how you can win tickets to the first event of the 2025 season, the Ball State Singers, at the Chautauqua-Wawasee blue tent.
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SYRACUSE - Chautauqua-Wawasee’s Old Fashioned Christmas promises to be bigger and more fun than ever this year, according to a provided news release.
“Every year we learn and make changes based on things that went well, or not so well, last year,” said Kip Schumm, Chautauqua’s program champion for the event. “And we try to balance activities that are fun for kids and families with the need to keep Christ in Christmas.”
Santa will be there, and his reindeer (for petting), horse-drawn wagon rides and, of course, the big tree lighting will be at 6 p.m., which is an adjustment made based on last year.
The live nativity and the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible at the historic Oakwood Chapel will provide focus on the real meaning of Christmas, a key goal of this event.
The Christmas photo booth is perfect for the annual family Christmas picture; Chautauqua will provide props and uses your phone’s camera for the photo. Characters such as Frosty, Grinch, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf, Toy Soldier and Gingerbread Man are roaming throughout the park-like setting for fun and photos with kids.
Games for children award participants with fun prizes.
Three music groups stroll around the celebration with hymns and Christmas favorites.
To warm up from the cold, three fire pits provide atmosphere and warmth along with the opportunity to cook s’mores, grab a cookie and enjoy hot chocolate.
Stop by the blue Chautauqua tent by the big tree to receive a free glow necklace and program map showing the locations of activities. While enjoying the pre-activity music, be prepared for other surprises such as free gifts thrown from the stage.
And it’s all free to attend.
The event will be held outdoors on the grounds of Oakwood Resort, starting with music on the stage in front of the Oakwood at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The activities such as Santa, Wagon rides, s’mores, etc. start at 6 p.m. after the lighting of the 50-foot tree. The event is 100% free to attend.
Hope for a bit of snow, but if severe weather occurs, check the Chautauqua-Wawasee website www.chqw.org or Facebook site www.facebook.com/ChautauquaWawasee for information and updates.
Also, find details on how you can win tickets to the first event of the 2025 season, the Ball State Singers, at the Chautauqua-Wawasee blue tent.