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Philadelphia’s Christmas Village.
HOLIDAY 1TRADITIONS
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Now though Dec. 23, you can cut your own
Christmas tree at Linvilla Orchards. Cozy up for caroling hayrides on Saturdays, and meet Saint Nick himself on Saturdays and Sundays. 137 Knowlton Road, Media, www.linvilla.com.
2The historic Hedgerow Theatre offers
its unique rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by
Jared Reed. The show runs through Dec. 24.
64 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, www.hedgerowtheatre.org.
3Perhaps the region’s most iconic
holiday display, A Longwood Christmas transforms the 1,000-plus-acre garden and
its grand conservatory into a dazzling and festive visual extravaganza, with thousands of lights and an outdoor model train display. Festivities continue through Jan. 5, 2020. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org.
4Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the massive QVC West Chester Christmas Parade returns to the borough on
Dec. 6. Highlights include marching bands, floats, the Jingle Elf Run and Walk, and a
A Longwood Christmas.
Santa sighting. Downtown West Chester, greaterwestchester.com.
6Now through Jan. 5, 2020, the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s annual Brandywine Christmas boasts an impressive train display with nearly 2,000 feet of track. Kids—and the young at heart—will
delight in this O-gauge masterpiece.
1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, www.brandywine.org..
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Shop for unique gifts in a European-
inspired atmosphere at the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market Dec. 7-8 and 14-15. Held at the Creamery, the event features artisan and vintage vendors, live music, food trucks and workshops. 401 Birch St., Kennett Square, www.kennettholidayvillage.com.
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The QVC West Chester Christmas Parade’s Jingle Elf Run.
10On Dec. 8, join Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge and other characters
from A Christmas Carol at the Narberth Dickens Festival. The day also features scavenger hunts, carriage rides, live music and an ice-sculpting display. Downtown Narberth, www.narberthonline.com.
A trip to Center City is always a must
for the German-flavored Christmas Village. Now through Dec. 24, over 80 vendors surround City Hall, offering an array of food and gift ideas. You can also take to the ice. 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, www.philachristmas.com.
Phoenixville’s Colonial Gardens brings
a rustic charm to the holidays with a light display and show synchronized
to some of your favorite seasonal tunes. Catch Christmas at Colonial on select days through Dec. 29. 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, colonialgardenspa.com..
Every night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
through Jan. 1, 2020, Media’s Rose Tree Park becomes an illuminated winter wonderland for its Festival of Lights.
For this tradition dating back more than
40 years, dozens of trees are aglow with lights. Keep an eye out for the Charlie Brown and Santa displays. 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, www.delcopa.gov..
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