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GO BACK IN TIME
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
IN BRYN ATHYN
By Kara Evans
Holidays in Bryn Athyn are one-of-a-kind, from bewitching masquerade balls in October to holiday tea next to a two-story tree at Christmastime. Go back in time to explore the beauty of the timeless treasures in this National Historic Landmark District.
In October, an annual Halloween Masquerade Ball is hosted at the Cairnwood Estate, where ghoulish guests dress to the nines and don intricate masks for a night of drinks, dancing, and hors d’oeuvres. The Beaux-Arts style home gets a décor update throughout the chapel, servants’ quarters, and more to and couple! The Glencairn Museum also gets into the spooky spirit by hosting a Medieval Festival, which is your portal back to medieval Europe. Experience glass making demonstrations with minstrel music of the time playing throughout the day!
When it comes to Christmas in Montco, no one does it better than Bryn Athyn, with picturesque Christmas tours at all three of its historic sites. The Christmas in the Castle Tour at the Glencairn Museum is a 45-minute tour that shows patrons how the Pitcairn family would decorate for and celebrate Christmas in the early 20th century. Along with the family’s collection of ancient Egyptian and medieval European artifacts, visitors will also see seasonal works of art collected by the family, including the Nativity of Jesus Christ. The end of the tour brings guests to the World Nativities gallery, where they are free to explore dozens of handcrafted nativities from around the world.
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