Scott took everyone (his family and our kids) to Candle Light Christmas this year. I stayed home with a very sick Peter. Candle Light Christmas is something put on at This is the Place Heritage Park. Its a Christmas setting a step back in time, so we can see how the pioneers celebrated this time of year. The weather was nice and the crowds were minimal making it the perfect night for such a thing. It is a little expensive but the kids get such great memories from it, its worth it. When I think about it, its about the same as going to the movies.
The crowd favorite was square dancing in the town hall. Even the teenagers had a good time with this activity. That's the thing about folk dancing (yes square dancing is folk dancing. (I was a folk dancer in college)) it is fun for everyone and brings everyone together.
There are live reindeer to feed and pet Comet and Blitzen were the stars this year.
They had a very quick witted Santa this year. He made everyone feel at ease. Even those pouting teenager were brought to tears (laughing tears). When one of the little boys asked for Angry Birds Santa asked " Why would you want angry birds? wouldn't you be better off with happy birds?" Around they went to the different buildings and activities. Making old fashioned Christmas cards at the printing press, eating homemade doughnuts, talking to people about how lives were during those times. Walking in one house there was a man sharpening an ax and the boys were totally transfixed.
They also have a train ride to take you around to see all the lights. It is definitely something to look forward to for next year.
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| petting reindeer |
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| Ellie and Santa laughing it up |
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| William being interested |
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| one quick witted Santa |
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| writing letters to Santa |
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| making Christmas cards |
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| square dancing |
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| square dancing |
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| Jarom conjuring up his inner geek |
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