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Give Yourself the Gift of Romance: Made to Order Moments

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 30, 2016

The holidays are upon us! The hustle and bustle is in the air. There is so much planning, so many parties, family gatherings, work functions, shopping, meal planning and on and on. Even though the one you love most will be at many of the parties and events, there seems to be no time to celebrate and…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 26, 2016

What could be more Americana than visiting the place where so many of your favorite Christmas traditions began? And it's home to the No. 1 holiday attraction in Pennsylvania - a magical village twinkling with thousands of lights! In Pennsylvania's Americana Region, celebrate Christmas at the source…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Colebrookdale Railroad

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

Hop on the regularly schedule Polar Bear Express trains over the holidays, or take the dinner train into the Secret Valley, or board one of the special evening trains to bring the storybook magic of the season to life. You can join the train in your pajamas and sip hot cocoa, while listening to…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

Every year, Berks County Parks and Recreation creates a magical Christmas park illumination at Gring’s Mill Recreation area, where you can also sit in the upper level of the barn, by the fireplace and enjoy lively entertainment each night between 6:30-8:30 PM. Kids look forward to telling Santa…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Reading's Christmas on the Mountain

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

The 26th Season of Reading’s Christmas on the Mountain, which will open the free to park, free to enter Christmas display on November 27, will feature more than 700,000 lights, hundreds of decorations, Santa’s Workshop and more…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Reading Centre Park Christmas House Tour

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

Large Victorian homes seem to take on their own magic at Christmas and you can enjoy elegant structures decorated impeccably for the holidays on December 14, when home owners and neighborhood organizations open their doors to display the gorgeous Victorian architecture and beautiful Christmas décor…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Murdough's Christmas Barn

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

For those who would like to shop in a traditional Christkindlesmarkt, stop into Murdough’s Christmas Barn, a tradition in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region for more than 60 years. While other Christmas shops specialize in quantity, Murdough’s specializes in diversity and quality. There are products…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Christkindlmarkt at the Reading Liederkranz

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

Nothing means more to Germans than Christmas. Christkindlmarkt is a most gentle festival, a time in which town centers are transformed into pre-Christmas marketplaces specializing in toys and goodies for children as well as traditional Yule decor. Head to the Reading Liederkranz on December 4th for…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Christmas on the Farm

By Lea Gordon on Nov. 23, 2016

Enjoy a Pennsylvania German Christmas on the Farm at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center on December 3rd. Purchase your fresh Christmas tree on-site! Featuring children’s activities, vendors, wagon rides, folk life demonstrations including log hewing and hearth cooking, music, and so…

Americana and the Magic of Christmas: Koziar's Christmas Village

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2016

The magical Christmas village at Koziar’s began in 1948 when Mr. Koziar began decorating his home and property for the pleasure of his wife and children. The neighbors applauded and began calling it the “Christmas House.” Every year, Mr. Koziar added new and unique items and lighted displays until…

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