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You can explore the downtown on This year’s theme is “Your Favorite Gemeinhaus, Single Sisters’ House
a tour led by a guide in Colonial-era Christmas Carol,” Brooks says. and Burnside Plantation.
Moravian garb to learn how Bethlehem
became the city’s name, and see sites There’s also a German To raise money for its work, the
such as the city’s oldest building (the Weihnachtsmarkt, or open-air Historic Bethlehem group will hold
1741 Gemeinhaus) and the Bethlehem Christmas market, along Main Street. its 22nd annual Holiday Dinner on
Waterworks, which was the nation’s first You can shop at the festive huts and Dec. 6 at SteelStacks, says Events
municipal water-pumping system. eat traditional German foods like Manager Mary Mulder. “It’s our big
bratwurst and sauerkraut, then wash holiday fundraiser. It helps pay for
The city is also the only one in it all down with hot mulled wine. all of our programs and supports our
the country to feature a “Live Advent Christkindlmarkt, an arts and crafts mission of bringing history to life.”
Calendar,” which runs Dec. 1 to Dec. market, is also a holiday staple. There will be silent and live auctions,
23. Each evening at 5:30, a large crowd including an art auction, she says. A
gathers in front of the 1810 Goundie Most Valley natives have probably preview of the art — paper-cutting
House on Main Street. A visitor is seen a Christmas putz. No, we’re by Nancy Shelly — starts Nov. 23. at
selected to knock on the door, and a not talking about the Yiddish version Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts.
representative from a local business of the word: According to the city’s
or organization comes out to distribute Central Moravian Church, the word To wrap up the season, take the
treats among the crowd. That’s usually derives from the German word family to PeepsFest on Dec. 30 and
followed by entertainment, such as music “putzen,” which means “to decorate.” 31 at ArtsQuest. Ring in the new
or storytelling, says Tim Brooks, Downtown The city’s early settlers would create year there with music, arts and crafts,
Bethlehem Association’s manager. scenes depicting the birth of Christ, ice carving, s’mores-making with
building miniature houses, farms and JustBorn’s iconic Peeps and more.
If it’s holiday shopping you’re after, other buildings and decorating with
there’s plenty to be found. To get you real moss, wood, rocks and more. The lights, sights, sounds and
in the mood, businesses are decking This year, the Historic Bethlehem smells of the Christmas City bring
out their doors and windows as part of Museums & Sites is holding its the holidays to life. Follow the star
the DBA’s annual decorating contest. first putz trail, which includes the to Bethlehem, and you won’t be
disappointed by what you find.
269 Years of Christmas Tradition
MORAVIAN BOOK SHOP
and Gift Gallery
purveyor of classics since 1745
Largest Selection Of Moravian Stars in the Lehigh Valley
Fontanini® Nativities • ChristopherRadko®
Old World Christmas® • Byers Choice Carolers®
Distinctive Gift Ideas Everywhere You Look!
EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS
428 Main Street • Bethlehem, PA 18018 • 610.866.5481
www.moravianbookshop.com
a tour led by a guide in Colonial-era Christmas Carol,” Brooks says. and Burnside Plantation.
Moravian garb to learn how Bethlehem
became the city’s name, and see sites There’s also a German To raise money for its work, the
such as the city’s oldest building (the Weihnachtsmarkt, or open-air Historic Bethlehem group will hold
1741 Gemeinhaus) and the Bethlehem Christmas market, along Main Street. its 22nd annual Holiday Dinner on
Waterworks, which was the nation’s first You can shop at the festive huts and Dec. 6 at SteelStacks, says Events
municipal water-pumping system. eat traditional German foods like Manager Mary Mulder. “It’s our big
bratwurst and sauerkraut, then wash holiday fundraiser. It helps pay for
The city is also the only one in it all down with hot mulled wine. all of our programs and supports our
the country to feature a “Live Advent Christkindlmarkt, an arts and crafts mission of bringing history to life.”
Calendar,” which runs Dec. 1 to Dec. market, is also a holiday staple. There will be silent and live auctions,
23. Each evening at 5:30, a large crowd including an art auction, she says. A
gathers in front of the 1810 Goundie Most Valley natives have probably preview of the art — paper-cutting
House on Main Street. A visitor is seen a Christmas putz. No, we’re by Nancy Shelly — starts Nov. 23. at
selected to knock on the door, and a not talking about the Yiddish version Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts.
representative from a local business of the word: According to the city’s
or organization comes out to distribute Central Moravian Church, the word To wrap up the season, take the
treats among the crowd. That’s usually derives from the German word family to PeepsFest on Dec. 30 and
followed by entertainment, such as music “putzen,” which means “to decorate.” 31 at ArtsQuest. Ring in the new
or storytelling, says Tim Brooks, Downtown The city’s early settlers would create year there with music, arts and crafts,
Bethlehem Association’s manager. scenes depicting the birth of Christ, ice carving, s’mores-making with
building miniature houses, farms and JustBorn’s iconic Peeps and more.
If it’s holiday shopping you’re after, other buildings and decorating with
there’s plenty to be found. To get you real moss, wood, rocks and more. The lights, sights, sounds and
in the mood, businesses are decking This year, the Historic Bethlehem smells of the Christmas City bring
out their doors and windows as part of Museums & Sites is holding its the holidays to life. Follow the star
the DBA’s annual decorating contest. first putz trail, which includes the to Bethlehem, and you won’t be
disappointed by what you find.
269 Years of Christmas Tradition
MORAVIAN BOOK SHOP
and Gift Gallery
purveyor of classics since 1745
Largest Selection Of Moravian Stars in the Lehigh Valley
Fontanini® Nativities • ChristopherRadko®
Old World Christmas® • Byers Choice Carolers®
Distinctive Gift Ideas Everywhere You Look!
EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS
428 Main Street • Bethlehem, PA 18018 • 610.866.5481
www.moravianbookshop.com
