burnaby village museum
events
heritage christmas 2010
Nov 27- Dec 15, daily
12noon-4:30pm
Dec 15 - January 2, daily
12noon-8pm
Dec 24 & 25
closed
Enjoy the boughs, red bows and all the other old-fashioned ornaments and decorations throughout the village and farmhouse. The season features traditional entertainment, demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits from the early 1900s. The daily craft is a popular with children as is a chat with Father Christmas. Complete each visit with a whirl on the C.W. Parker Carousel.
2010 Christmas Traditions, Past and Present
Scenes from seasonal storybooks and songs bring Christmas memories to life at the museum. The smell of cedar and pine boughs, the sight of festive wreaths with bright red bows, and the sounds of carollers remind visitors of Christmases past and present.
Also, look for decorations inspired by:
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The Nutcracker Suite
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Twas the Night Before Christmas
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O Tannebaum
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The Gingerbread House
Highlights include:
Father Christmas listens to children’s wishes. (Father Christmas represents the spirit of Christmas and is depicted as a lean man wearing a long belted robe & hat.) Check Father Christmas's hours on the schedule below. Footlight Theatre returns to entertain visitors for another season. During the Heritage Christmas, their play will be presented over 45 times! Admission to these performances is included with museum entrance. Baking in the Farmhouse. Every Sunday, before Christmas, visitors will be treated to the smells and tastes of baking - right from wood-stove in the kitchen at the Love Farmhouse. "Twelve Days of Christmas" scavenger hunt. Items mentioned in the song have been placed throughout the site: pick up your check list, locate all the items, and earn a small prize. Musicians, entertainers, demonstrators, story tellers, community choirs and heritage crafts are also scheduled throughout the season.
