Find comfort and joy at Quiet Valley’s Old Time Christmas

Begin a new tradition with your family this year during an outing to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lantern light and luminaries to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday pastime for many years to come.

Quiet Valley’s 30th annual Old Time Christmas will be held on Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13. Candlelit tours will leave approximately every 15 minutes beginning at 3 p.m., with the last group going out at 7 p.m.

Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past, beginning with a glimpse at a Victorian era Christmas and their Christmas Putz, a homemade nativity, and village scene.

The living Nativity, located in the barnyard, includes the Quiet Valley farm animals, a soloist, and scripture readings. Experience a rustic Christmas of the early 1800s in the upper barn.

At the one-room schoolhouse, the school marm leads both the musicians and guests in singing their favorite seasonal carols. There is plenty of nervous excitement as folks await a visit from the Belschnikel, a traditional Pennsylvania German character who made his rounds during the Christmas season. He is the one who really knows if you were naughty or nice.

New this year is a Christmas Tree Forest, where trees sponsored by families and business will be on display. Visitors can vote for their favorite decorated tree.

The Holiday Gift Shop is stocked with heritage crafts handmade by Quiet Valley artisans.

Masks and social distancing will be required.

Buy tickets at quiet-valley.ticketleap.com/old-time-christmas or call the farm at 570-992-6161. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum.

Remember to dress warmly. No pets or smoking will be allowed. It takes about an hour and a half to two hours to see all of Old Time Christmas.

Quiet Valley is located 3.5 miles south of Stroudsburg, off Business Route 209. For more information visit quietvalley.org.