WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and Dec. 23-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Christmas day). Tour […]
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Skate with Santa!
Thursday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-12 noon—RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation & Parks Department offers a chance to skate with the season’s hero — Santa! Head to the ice at Giorgetti Park for a skate with Santa on Thursday, Dec. 21. Jolly Ol’ St. Nick […]
Hatchimal Christmas craze
By Polly Lynn Hatchimals— interactive, furry creature that hatches out of an egg and grow with care—were the must-have item for many this Christmas. Kids must coax the mystery creature out of its shell. Once out, the Hatchimal must be […]
The trees of Christmas past and future
By Patrick White You picked it out, maybe cut it down, brought it home, watered it, and decorated it. But do you know what species of tree that is, surrounded by presents in your living room? If you purchased your […]
How the Grinch stole Christmas in Pomfret Toy donations, holiday mail taken
SO. POMFRET—State police and the U.S. Postal Service are investigating a break-in and burglary that occurred at the Teago General Store and U.S. Post Office in So. Pomfret. On Thursday, Dec. 22, at approximately 8:14 a.m. state police from the […]
Brownsville church invites public to Advent and Christmas concert and carol sing
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 —BROWNSVILLE—On Sunday, Dec. 18, Brownsville Community Church will sponsor an Advent & Christmas Concert & Carol sing, the third of a series of free concerts this year open to the public. Talent from the Church community […]
Get into the spirit of Christmas by attending church bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—St. Frances Cabrini Parish is sponsoring an old-fashioned Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Route 153, West Pawlet. Home-baked goods, candy, jams, sauces, maple syrup, small hand-made […]
Christmas in the 1950s
As a young child in the 50s I remember sitting at a pullout-top desk in our living room, writing my letter to Santa. If selected, it would be read at 4 p.m. on a local radio station. Santa would be […]
Twas the Night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas on the Access Road, Killington was buzzing in holiday mode. Skiers were sad with so little snow, but the town was lit up with holiday glow. January is coming with shops ready to roll, with […]