Sunday, December 9, 2012

The Festival Of Lights In Lyon, France From December 8th Through 12; A Highly Recommended Event.


The Festival of Lights (French: Fête des lumières) in Lyon, France expresses gratitude toward Mary, mother of Jesus on December 8 of each year. This uniquely Lyonnaise tradition dictates that every house place candles along the outsides of all the windows to produce a spectacular effect throughout the streets. With over 4 million tourists coming to Lyon for this event, the festival includes other activities based on light and usually lasts 4 days, with the peak of activity occurring on the 8th. The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.















Thursday, December 6, 2012

Holiday Time In Our Home Town Chestnut Hill In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Holiday Merriment
December 7th to December 12th

Stag & Doe Night
Wednesday, December 12th
6:00 to 9:00 pm 

Chestnut Hill's Most Cherished Holiday Tradition

Caroling, Roasted Chestnuts,
Shopping, Refreshments, Santa &
Good Cheer!

  
 group singing at Stag & Doe
Carolers entertain along brightly lit Germantown Avenue
Friday Night Jazz
 Friday, December 7th
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Ain't Misbehavin'
 The Music of Fats Waller
The legendary songbook of Fats Waller comes to life as Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble revisits classics like "Ain't Misbehavin," Stormy Weather", and "Honeysuckle Rose."
  
  
  
 Friday Night Jazz Series 
  

Victorian Carolers
 
gingerbread house

Dickens Great Expectations     
A Dickens Weekend 
in Chestnut Hill  
  
Caroling...Music...Spiritualists...and more
  
Saturday & Sunday
December 8th & 9th
  
Pop-up Shop
hosts
A "Brilliant!" Celebration
featuring Beatles music, UK-themed
merchandise, and cozy cups of specialty tea.
8238 Germantown Avenue
  
Bredenbeck's Cafe
  1:00 to 3:00
   
  
Saturday, December 8th
  
Scenes from Great Expectations
performed by Friends Central School students
at
1:00
  
High Tea
at
2:00
  
Caroling from 2:00 to 4:00
Victorian Card Making, 1:00 to 2:30
  
  
  
Sunday, December 9th
  
"Make It Yourself Crafts"
at Sundays @Marketplace
8229 Germantown Avenue
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
 
 
Meet Santa on the Avenue
Noon to 3:00
  
  
  
More Weekend Events
 
 
Watertower Craft Show
December 8th:  10:00 am to 5:00 pm
December 9th:  11:00 am to 4:00 pm
 200 East Hartwell Lane
 
presents
Music from the Shadow Puppet Play
3:00
Enjoy music & a lecture/demonstration on balinese drumming
by Matt Elkins and Professor Thomas Whitman of Swarthmore College
 
Sunday Classical Music Series
December 9th    3:00 to 4:30
Two Greats: Gershwin & Rachmaninoff
performed by pianist, Marja Kaisla
 
presents
Jitney
by August Wilson
December 7th, 8th & 9th
August Wilson's JITNEY  
 
Sundays @Market
Open Sundays in December
Local artisans and handmade gifts of exceptional quality
8229 Germantown Avenue, Bldg. D behind Chestnut Hill Hotel
 
 
Holiday street scene  
Chestnut Hill at Christmas 
 
 

Happy Hanukkah
May your holiday season be bright with joy! 
menorah 
  

Chestnut Hill Business Association
8426 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19118
215-247-6696


  
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