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.

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

Holiday Merriment December 7th to December 12th click here for a complete listing of holiday events

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!

Carolers entertain along brightly lit Germantown Avenue

Friday Night Jazz at Woodmere Art Museum  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."

A Dickens Weekend  in Chestnut Hill      Caroling...Music...Spiritualists...and more    Saturday & Sunday December 8th & 9th    Pennslvania Horticultural Society Pop-up Shop hosts A "Brilliant!" Celebration featuring Beatles music, UK-themed merchandise, and cozy cups of specialty tea. 8238 Germantown Avenue    Gingerbread House Decorating Classes Bredenbeck's Cafe   1:00 to 3:00        Saturday, December 8th    Scenes from Great Expectations performed by Friends Central School students at  The Musehouse: A Center for Literary Arts 1:00    High Tea at Night Kitchen Bakery 2:00    Woodmere Art Museum 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   From Bali to Bala 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   Woodmere Art Museum Sunday Classical Music Series December 9th    3:00 to 4:30 Two Greats: Gershwin & Rachmaninoff performed by pianist, Marja Kaisla   Stagecrafters Theater presents Jitney by August Wilson December 7th, 8th & 9th      Sundays @Market Open Sundays in December Local artisans and handmade gifts of exceptional quality 8229 Germantown Avenue, Bldg. D behind Chestnut Hill Hotel        Chestnut Hill at Christmas

Happy Hanukkah May your holiday season be bright with joy!

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