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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Swedish Christmas traditions, handmade Scandinavian gifts, festive music and candlelit Lucia processions will bring a taste of Nordic holiday celebrations to South Philadelphia when the American Swedish …
Swedish Christmas Market Brings Nordic Traditions to Philadelphia Read More
ELVERSON, PA — Christmas traditions from nearly 200 years ago will come alive at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site as visitors explore a historic ironmaking village filled with holiday activities, …
Hopewell Furnace Brings 19th-Century Christmas to Life Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Swedish Christmas ham, traditional meatballs, pickled herring and a festive holiday marketplace will bring the flavors of Scandinavia to Philadelphia as the American Swedish Historical Museum celebrates …
Swedish Christmas Feast Brings Holiday Traditions to Philadelphia Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Stars, supernovas and shimmering galaxies will fill Longwood Gardens this holiday season as “A Longwood Christmas” transforms the conservatories and outdoor gardens into a celebration inspired …
A Cosmic Christmas Brings Stars and Galaxies to Longwood Gardens Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians are expected to spend Christmas Day alone this year, a sobering snapshot of what researchers describe as a growing and often hidden epidemic of holiday isolation.
Silent Night(s): Nearly Half a Million Pennsylvanians Face Christmas Alone Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior on Friday launched a nationwide holiday affordability initiative slashing the cost of Christmas tree and firewood permits to just $1 in an …
Holiday Relief or Forest Cleanup? Interior Launches $1 Tree and Firewood Program Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This holiday season, Santa is trading in his sleigh for something a little more high-tech—a helicopter! The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center invites families to …
Santa Takes to the Skies: A High-Flying Holiday Celebration at SantaFest Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The sound of sleigh bells meets the rhythm of the rails this holiday season as the West Chester Railroad brings back its beloved Santa’s Express—a magical …
All Aboard Santa’s Express: A Holiday Train Adventure Through Chester County Read More