A Winter Wonderland at Fonthill Castle

Doylestown, PA - The castle home of Henry Mercer will be decked out for the holidays in preparation for a series of captivating holiday events planned to celebrate the season.

The festivities kick off with the Winter Wonderland Holiday Decorations Tours, now through Jan. 2. Visitors will experience the wonder of Fonthill, with one-hour guided tours through Mercer’s home to see his elaborately tiled rooms dressed up with themed trees, Victorian decorations and greens throughout. Reservations are recommended. Regular admission fees apply. read more

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Join Jayson Stark and Ray Didinger at Barnes & Noble Friday

Your favorite sports authors and some new additions join Barnes & Noble for the perfect holiday event 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. read more

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Peddler's Village 2010 Christmas Festival

Head to Peddler's Village for their annual Christmas parade at 1:30 pm on Saturday. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive in a horse-drawn carriage followed by the Central Bucks East Marching Band. read more

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‘Christmas Tree’ Lit Up At City Hall

The city’s annual tree lighting ceremony took on special meaning Thursday night after a controversy over the word “Christmas” in another seasonal attraction at City Hall. read more

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103.9 Holiday Praise Concert, December 05

Event: 103.9 Holiday Praise
Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
Date: December 05, 2010

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Brotherly Love: Musicians Rejoice And Raise Money

For two decades, a group of Delaware Valley musicians has raised thousands for needy children. Some of the area’s best musicians will hold a free concert this December help those who need help the most — children.

They are some of the best musicians in the area, voices like angels. This small ensemble calls itself Gaudeamus.

“Gaudeamus is Latin for ‘let us rejoice,’” explained Connie Cannon Steuer, pianist and musical director. read more

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Hedgerow Theatre presents three holiday plays

This holiday season, the Hedgerow Theatre is offering audiences not one, not two, but three holiday plays to chose from: “A Dickens Christmas,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Nuncrackers. read more

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Free Philadelphia during the holidays

Holidays in Philadelphia are just as sweet as ever between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Not only sparkling lights and festive shop windows mark the occasion, but free activities abound. read more

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Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents annual holiday concert this December

Ocean City, NJ - The Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents “Joy to the World,” a symphonic and choral celebration of the holidays, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 4 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th and Atlantic avenues. read more >>

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