Christmas Throughout the Colonies

December 2-20, 2024

In the days before the Revolutionary War, how was Christmas celebrated? Was it celebrated at all? What foods were served? What were the most common types of entertainment during the Christmas season? Participants will learn about the different Christmas customs throughout the original 13 colonies, make traditional Christmas foods, create a couple of old-fashioned Christmas crafts, and listen to Christmas music from the Moravian tradition. So come and make the Christmas trip from Maine to Georgia! 

Hands-on History Programs are an exciting, interactive way to learn history – Throughout the fall, winter and early spring, Quiet Valley offers a number of Hands-on History Programs for any group. These programs cover a variety of topics relating to life on an early Pennsylvania German farm.

Program Notes

  • Time: 10:00am until 2:00pm, with a half hour lunch break
  • Minimum age: 6 years
  • Cost: $12.00 per person
  • Class size: minimum of 15 with a maximum of 25 (for groups larger than 25, please call 570-992-6161 to discuss options)
  • All materials will be provided. You should bring your own lunch.
  • Deadline for registration: one month prior to your program with a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per group

How to Pre-Register