Christmas in Brown County
photos by Cindy Steele
~ by Paige Langenderfer
Nashville will celebrate Christmas in the Village in signature style this year with a festive calendar of events. From the iconic Christmas Light Parade, to Breakfast with Santa and a Christmas sing along, this small town Christmas has something for everyone.
Santa Claus will be taking visitors at the Pioneer Village, Mrs. Claus will be visiting with children at Bear Hardware, and the new Town Christmas tree, located in front of the new History Center, will be lit for the first time on December 5. The streets and shops will be decorated with lights and garland, creating a winter wonderland for residents and visitors.
Stuff a Stocking is one of the community’ s newest traditions. Participating children receive a custom made stocking from For Bare Feet and collect treats from 30 Nashville merchants.
Last year, the Brown County Art Guild gave children a water color painting kit and later displayed the children’ s completed art. Other merchants gave children small, wrapped gifts.
The second annual Stuff a Stocking will take place from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. on December 5. Advance tickets can be purchased for $ 15 online at BrownCountyGives. org. If still available, tickets can be purchased on the day of the event for $ 20 each at the Brown County Community Foundation or the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Only 300 tickets will be sold. For more information, visit http:// browncountygives. org / bcgives / stuff-a-stocking.
Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa— 6 p. m. November 27 at the Brown County History Center.
Visits with Santa— Noon to 5 p. m. November 27 and 28 and December 5 at the Visitors Center Patio. Bring your camera and take advantage of free picture opportunities with Santa! Don’ t forget about the free rides on the Nashville Express Tour Train during these times too!
46 Our Brown County • Nov./ Dec. 2015