As if all the shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, and all sorts of holiday mayhem are not enough…your house is about to be invaded by visiting relatives! If you are having panic attacks about the potential for a Griswold Christmas, fear not. I bring glad tidings of great outings that will keep your guests in motion and out of your house for at least part of their stay. An agent in my office is about to welcome her grandchildren for a visit (and she really is thrilled to have them come!) and asked for our suggestions about seasonal activities. Here are just a few that might come in handy for you as well.
Peddler’s Village in Bucks County got the most votes of all. The lights, shopping, restaurants, gingerbread house display, carousel, “Giggleberry Farm” and more just about guarantee there is something for everyone. My son actually went there last week and did a spontaneous juggling performance so you never know what you might find there. Rts. 202 & 263 Lahaska, PA http://peddlersvillage.com/
Longwood Gardens in Chester County was the second most recommended for “A Longwood Christmas”. Spectacular lights and a miniature Christmas Railway add to beauty of “The World’s Premier Horticultural Showplace.” 1001 Longwood Road Kennett Square, PA www.longwoodgardens.com
A Trip to Philadelphia offers the standard in Christmas traditions at Macy’s – the organ and light show just never get old. Check out the train display at Market East and the two-story movie at the Comcast Building.
Kozier’s Christmas Village in Berks County has a light display that is second to none, and was touted as the “Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World” by Display World Magazine and is One of the Top 10 PA Attractions. Family owned for 62 years and counting. Worth the trip! 782 Christmas Village Road Bernville, PA http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/
Pennypacker Mills in Montgomery County decorates its historic estate house with a colonial flare. Candy making, bell choir and tours. Google Pennypacker Mills for more information. 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 610-287-9349
There – that should give you and your house some relief during this joyous time of the year. Remember – you and I, and our relatives, are the same people during the holidays as we are the rest of the year. Have realistic expectations…breathe…and enjoy. Watch “Christmas Vacation” with your guests (still funny after all these years). It will make your family gatherings seem quite normal. Happy Holidays and Realistic Expectations to all!
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