CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHTING
At Historic Roscoe Village

• When:   (The first three Saturdays in December) December 6, 13, 20 in 2008

• Location: 381 Hill Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812

• Phone: 800-877-1830

• Web site: www.roscoevillage.com

The first three Saturdays in December, Roscoe Village cheers on the holiday season with its Christmas Candlelighting Ceremonies. At 6 p.m. each Saturday, a performing guest choir calls attention to the outdoor stage and the gigantic Village Christmas tree providing a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. The reading of an inspirational Christmas story then compliments the dramatic lighting of the 35-foot tree. The lighting of the candles begins when the Honorary Candlelighter, usually a figure of public interest, lights the first candle from the main candle on stage and proceeds to pass the flame to the singing of “Silent Night.” As each person receives the flame from his neighbor, he begins singing until every candle glows and the crowd is a chorus of voices. On the days of candlelightings, guests may take horse-drawn surrey rides, listen to live dulcimer music, hear strolling carolers, visit with Santa and his elves, see live reindeer (first Saturday only), and browse through the Shops of Roscoe Village among the old-fashioned holiday decorations and luminaries lining the streets. Learn about Christmas during the 1800s as you tour the Village by candlelight in the special “A Roscoe Christmas” tours commencing after the Candlelightings. For more information, please contact Historic Roscoe Village at 800- 877-1830 or visit www.roscoevillage.com.

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