Views from National Christmas Center, Christmas Museum and Family Attraction
Christmas Museum in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Saturday, September 15, 2007
New virtual tours
New virtual tours have been added to the web site: a panorama of our lobby, featuring "Christmas 1944 - the War Years", a turn of the century American Santa lifecast and collection of electric trains, and a glimpse of several chapters of TudorTowne animated storybook village. http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com/exhibits/htm/virtualtour.htm . Of course, the Woolworth's 5&10 is still a favorite. These virtual tours are done by Mike Sabol.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
New Exhibits - Progress Report
Construction is continuing on two new exhibits, expected to open this month.
I love "A 1950's Christmas" - a trip down memory lane for those who grew up in that era. Two little children are peeking out from a stairway, where they see Santa Claus, drinking a soda in front of their fireplace. There are an old chrome and red vinyl kitchen table set and vintage kitchen appliances visible through the "doorway" that leads from this living room scene, and the table is complete with a Christmas turkey in a roasting pan.
Remember bubble lights? The tree is going to be decorated with them and all those ticky-tacky plastic ornaments that seemed to define that time period. Of course, we're setting up a train set to run underneath the tree. Early American (ugh) furniture will round out the living room and add to the authenticity.
This is inspired by an old Coca Cola Santa ad, made popular by Haddon Sundblom (don't quote me on the spelling). Judy Murtagh, from the American Christmas Museum, is the original designer of this exhibit.
The other exhibit, "Street of Memories", continues to develop as it is being built. The department store windows will include an extensive Hummel display, on loan from Dallas Krapf. Vinyl records (try explaining to your kids what those are!) will take up another window, and the rest... we will have to wait and see what Jim decides. He certainly has plenty to choose from. :)
I love "A 1950's Christmas" - a trip down memory lane for those who grew up in that era. Two little children are peeking out from a stairway, where they see Santa Claus, drinking a soda in front of their fireplace. There are an old chrome and red vinyl kitchen table set and vintage kitchen appliances visible through the "doorway" that leads from this living room scene, and the table is complete with a Christmas turkey in a roasting pan.
Remember bubble lights? The tree is going to be decorated with them and all those ticky-tacky plastic ornaments that seemed to define that time period. Of course, we're setting up a train set to run underneath the tree. Early American (ugh) furniture will round out the living room and add to the authenticity.
This is inspired by an old Coca Cola Santa ad, made popular by Haddon Sundblom (don't quote me on the spelling). Judy Murtagh, from the American Christmas Museum, is the original designer of this exhibit.
The other exhibit, "Street of Memories", continues to develop as it is being built. The department store windows will include an extensive Hummel display, on loan from Dallas Krapf. Vinyl records (try explaining to your kids what those are!) will take up another window, and the rest... we will have to wait and see what Jim decides. He certainly has plenty to choose from. :)
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Match 'Em Up
Match the number answer to the corresponding letter clue.
1. Clement Moore
2. Virginia O'Hanlon
3. Ebenezer Scrooge
4. Comet
5. Kris Kringle
6. Grinch
7. Frosty
8. Charles Dickens
9. Yukon Cornelius
10. Rockette
a. reindeer
b. Santa Claus
c. wanted to steal Christmas from Whoville
d. searching for silver and gold
e. girl who asked if there was a Santa Claus
f. wrote "A Christmas Carol"
g. kicks up her heels
h. wrote "The Night Before Christmas"
i. brought to life by magic hat
j. miser visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve
1. Clement Moore
2. Virginia O'Hanlon
3. Ebenezer Scrooge
4. Comet
5. Kris Kringle
6. Grinch
7. Frosty
8. Charles Dickens
9. Yukon Cornelius
10. Rockette
a. reindeer
b. Santa Claus
c. wanted to steal Christmas from Whoville
d. searching for silver and gold
e. girl who asked if there was a Santa Claus
f. wrote "A Christmas Carol"
g. kicks up her heels
h. wrote "The Night Before Christmas"
i. brought to life by magic hat
j. miser visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Virtual Tour of Woolworth's 5 & 10!
What do you think of the virtual tour of Woolworth's 5&10? http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com/exhibits/htm/woolworth.htm
The panoramic tour was created by Mike Sabol,(717)917-2563.
He says National Christmas Center is the first attraction in Lancaster County to offer a full-screen virtual tour. Mike is working on putting "hot spots" in the tour, where you can zoom in for a hi-resolution look at the merchandise.
The panoramic tour was created by Mike Sabol,(717)917-2563.
He says National Christmas Center is the first attraction in Lancaster County to offer a full-screen virtual tour. Mike is working on putting "hot spots" in the tour, where you can zoom in for a hi-resolution look at the merchandise.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
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Walk from "Nazareth" to "Bethlehem" in The First Christmas
Life-sized figures and realistic scenery transport you back in time over 2000 years. Journey with Mary and Joseph. See a typical home of the time and a humble carpenter's shop. Navigate through a caravansary - an oasis marketplace, a rest stop for weary travelers. Experience the dangers of the journey, and be awed by the appearance of a glowing angel. Hear Latin and Aramaic being spoken, and listen to the music of the time. Join the shepherds' trek and at the end of the journey, in a humble grotto, behold the birth of Christ.