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2019
Holidays
Southern
in
Maryland
Holiday Events • Traditions
Gift Ideas • Destinations
County Times St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 1
2 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
A Look Inside
Holidays in Southern Maryland
Tree Lightings Central to Holiday Season 4
North Beach Catches the Christmas Spirit 6
Madrigal Dinners Take the Christmas 8
Spirit Back Centuries
Experience a Magical Holiday Light Show 9
Small Business Saturday Helps The Little Guy 10
Shop on Museum Store Sunday 12
Holiday Events Calendar 14
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HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 3
Tree Lightings Central
to Holiday Season
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THOUSANDS CROWD INTO THE LEONARTOWN SQUARE NOV. 29 FOR THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
BY GUY LEONARD The tree lighting at the Hollywood
STAFF WRITER Volunteer Fire Department in Hollywood
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takes place just two days later on Dec.
Ope n ith Christmas rapidly
1.
Now taking res ervations. C hrist m a s Eve approaching, families are
Book you r date preparing to gather around “In the grand scheme of things this is a
11 a m - 3pm small version of that [the Leonardtown
tod ay! their Christmas trees at home. But
before that communities will have the tree lighting],” said Hollywood Fire Chief
chance to gather for tree lightings to Richard Brady.
301-997-1260 • EATATKEVINS.COM
24509 POINT LOOKOUT RD. • LEONARDTOWN commemorate the yuletide season. But it’s still one of the highlights of the
The tree lightings in the town square Christmas season for Hollywood.
of Leonardtown and the volunteer fire “We give truck rides around the parking
company in Hollywood are among the lot,” Brady said. “We’ve got games
largest in St. Mary’s. and activities like making Christmas
As many as 10,000 people pour into ornaments.”
Leonardtown each year Nov. 29 for Each child will get a number so they
Christmas on the Square to see the know when they can visit with Santa
annual tree lighting, which has many Claus that night, Brady said.
other events mixed in, including a visit
“That way they don’t have to wait
from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
around, they’ll have plenty to do,” said
“The event brings holiday traditions to Brady.
life with festive music, fire truck rides,
Aside from tree lightings, one local
face painting, a living Nativity, horse
Holiday
25TH ANNUAL business is holding an event to benefit
& carriage rides, a petting zoo and
the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. this
make-and-take crafts,” a town release
Christmas season.
stated. Frosty the Snowman will be on
the square for visiting as well as Mrs. Suttler Post Farms of Mechanicsville,
Home Tours
Claus, spectators have to wait for Santa which delivers the annual Christmas
Claus to arrive on his sleigh for the tree tree to the White House with a team of
lighting at 7 p.m. Clydesdale horses, is holding an open
house Dec. 14 to benefit the hospice
The entire celebration lasts from 4:30
house.
DECEMBER 8, 11 AM - 4 PM p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Along with holiday horse and carriage
For anyone who misses a chance to
Tickets are available for $50 at the following rides, there will be face painting for
locations: Cedar Point Federal Credit meet with Santa Nov. 29, he and Mrs.
children, wine tasting for adults as well
Union, Community Bank of the Chesapeake Claus will return Dec. 17 from 4 p.m.
(Leonardtown Branch), the Apple Basket, Kevin’s as local meats and crafts and baked
to 6p.m. to have private visits with
Corner Kafe, St. Inie’s Coffee, the Vintage Source, and good for sale.
Herring Creek Furniture at Cecil’s Old Mill or online at families who have disabled members
healthshareofstmarys.com/holiday-home-tour. Tickets may also as well as families who are celebrating Suttler Post Farm is located on 38750
be purchased at each house on December 8 for $10 per house.
Christmas with their first baby. Chaptico Road; the event runs from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Claus family will return once again
For more information, please contact Sheryl Tart at
301-904-2801 or visit us at healthshareofstmarys.com
to Leonardtown Dec. 21 to peruse GUYLEONARD@COUNTYTIMES.NET
Christmas gift wish lists.
4 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
CHRISTMAS SALE
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OVER 20 “READY TO RUN” SETS TO CHOOSE FROM
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with 47 Years of experience in Leonardtown MD.
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people and 47 years of free experience to answer your train layout questions. Now for the important part, if you spend $200 or
more you will save an additional 10% on your total order. Offer EXCLUDES track and power supplies.
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WED - FRI 9AM-5PM • SAT 9AM-3PM • SUN-TUES CLOSED
HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 5
North Beach
Catches the Christmas Spirit
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purchases, gift cards, DSC memberships or up the town Christmas tree and holiday near Bay Avenue and the waterfront.
sale items. Items must fit fully inside our
displays. The Christmas Tree Lighting They will offer crafts, food, Christmas
The Newtowne Players
www.ntpshows.org
designated WBU shopping bag and may not
extend beyond the bag handles. Offer valid takes place at 7 p.m. trees and wreathes, shopping and much
in-store only 11/23/2018 thru 11/24/2018. more
On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Annual Pat
Carpenter Holiday Parade draws Tell the kids to bring their wish list to
46400 Lexington Village Way, Lexington Park, MD 20653 spectators from afar! The boardwalk is share with Santa. He and Mrs. Claus
(301) 863-2473 • www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty lined with hundreds of people viewing will be available for visits and picture
the parade. The best part is when the taking after the parade.
BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS jolly-old-fat man arrives by fire truck! Warm up around the campfire as
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children you enjoy refreshments including
and give them a special treat. marshmallow roasting on the fire.
Every year, organizations from all over Scenes from the 2018 even accompany
northern Calvert and southern Anne this article.
Arundel participate in the parade,
DICKMYERS@COUNYTIMES.NET
Fri. & Sat. at 8 pm - Sat. & Sun. at 3:30 pm
For tickets visit ntpshows.org or call 301-737-5447
Find us on facebook.com/newtowneplayers
Three Notch Theatre is located at 21744 S. Coral Drive in Lexington Park.
6 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 7
Madrigal Dinners Take the Christmas Spirit Back Centuries
MUSIC IS A LARGE PART OF THE MADRIGAL DINNER EXPERIENCE WHAT DINERS CAN EXPECT TO SEE AT A MADRIGAL DINNER
BY GUY LEONARD Madrigal dinners provide nighttime the Mistress Brent Garden Club The drinks are spiked and un-spiked
STAFF WRITER feasting and music at the replica of chooses them.” wassail, red and white wine, iced tea,
H
first State House built as the capital The dinners begin Dec.6 and run on water, coffee and hot tea. There is a
istoric St. Mary’s City offers of the Maryland colony, first settled vegetarian option of stuffed winter
lovers of dinner, night life and Dec. 7, 8, 13 and 14; event planners
in 1634. are still taking reservations. squash as the main entree and gluten
festival the chance to look at free option as well.
what celebrating Christmas in the “They’re awesome,” said event The maximum capacity each night
17th century was like. coordinator Mary Bohanon. “The is 80 attendees with 10 people per The madrigal dinners have their
decorations are different each year; table; members of Historic St. Mary’s history in the ebb and flow of trade
City pay $90, while non-members pay between England and its far flung
$95. colony.
This Christmas represents the 48th “In the colony, delicacies arrived
year the city has hosted madrigal with the tobacco fleet towards the
dinners, billed as: “a night of good end of the year, and cool weather
food, libations, music and amusing signaled time for butchering meat
skits in the beautifully decorated and decanting beverages that
State House with the ambiance of had fermented since the harvest,”
candlelight and open fires in the according to the city’s history.
fireplaces.” These would form the basis of the
Dress is semi-formal and period dinners; many other aspects would
dress is welcomed. be added to the celebration.
The evening begins at 6p.m. with “The notion of adding music to the
wassail served on the second floor; meal was introduced to England
guests are expected to bow or curtsy from Italy, and the 16th-century lords
upon meeting the high-born hosts at and ladies of the land enjoyed great
the affair. madrigal feasts. Today’s madrigal
dinners feature other customs
Dinner is served on the first floor of that were probably familiar to the
the state house. colonists. The burning of a Yule log,
The appetizers are stuffed ham on a common practice by the Middle
rolls or biscuits, crab fondue, cheese Ages, was thought to bring good luck
board with grapes. in the New Year,” according to the
The dinner is family style fried city’s history. “Plants that magically
oysters followed by plated dinner remained green through the
of scones and rolls, fresh field bleakest times have held a special
green salad, beef tenderloin, stuffed significance since Ancient Rome.
chicken breast, green beans, roasted In 15th- and 16th- century England,
potatoes and chocolate cake. musicians sang carols to introduce
the Christmas story to those who
The menu has overtones of were unable to read.”
yesteryear but is still geared towards
modern palates. GUYLEONARD@COUNTYTIMES.NET
8 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Experience a Magical Holiday Light Show
Visit Annual Annmarie Garden in Lights!
A
nnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center a celebration of the season. We create the light first responders, educators and military members.
in Solomons, Maryland, announces the show each year with love and enthusiasm and the These nights are open to the public and are a
Annmarie Garden in Lights schedule for the ultimate goal spreading joy. This year, as always, great opportunity to come out and thank these
2019 holiday season. This family-friendly light we’re adding more lights and new ideas to dazzle dedicated people for their service.
art event is a joyful outing for all ages - and is our guests.” says Stacey Ruff, director of Annmarie FIRST WEEKEND SCHEDULE
a favorite Southern Maryland holiday tradition. Garden. • Friday, Nov. 29, 6-9 pm. - Madrigals of the
The Garden is transformed with more than one Annmarie Garden in Lights also features live Chesapeake Choral ArtsSociety, a cappella.
million lights in dazzling and unique installations entertainment each night, the Hardesty Haven
and vignettes. Guests will be delighted with the • Saturday, November 30, 6-9 p.m. - Riverside
Holiday Café, unique shopping in the Annmarie South, bluegrass.
quirky and unique “light sculptures” that transform Gift Shop, an Ornament Show & Sale, Holiday Pop-
the Garden into a glittering kaleidoscope of up Shops, and much more! Special themed nights • Sunday, Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m. - Dominic Fragman,
color. Take a walk through the protected quarter throughout the month include, Snow Princess original mix. It’s Festive Holiday Attire Night!
mile wooded path, then come inside and enjoy Night, Scout Caroling Night, Santa Night, Festive Wear your most festive holiday sweater, hat, suit,
live entertainment, food, and holiday shopping. Holiday Attire Night and Pet Night. Special nights etc. for $1 off admission.
Annmarie Garden in Lights will be open to the include live characters who will greet guests and Admission at the door is $7; free for children
public from Nov. 29, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020, 6-9 p.m. provide great photo opportunities. (2 & under); members free. For detailed
nightly (closed Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 24, 25). information and a discount coupon, visit www.
“Appreciation Nights” throughout the event
“This is one of our favorite times of the year at sponsored by friends in the community, offer annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640.
the Garden. It’s all about celebrating creativity and special admission for public servants such as
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
HUGE SAVINGS ON SELECT RIDING MOWERS, ZTRAKS & GATORS!
DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN STORE & ONLINE NOV. 29
WWW.CARROLLSEQUIPMENT.COM
SANTA VISITS CARROLL’S
DECEMBER 7th 9AM - 12PM
FREE PICTURE WITH SANTA ON A JD GATOR
12V GATOR RACES • REFRESHMENTS FOR KIDS
DECORATE YOUR OWN COOKIE
DEC. 7 - 14
ALL CLOTHING & ERTL TOYS ON SALE!
$25 OFF 12V RIDE ONS
301-872-5553 • 17723 Three Notch Rd. • Dameron, MD
MON-FRI: 8-5 • SAT: 8-12 • CLOSED SUNDAYS
HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 9
Small Business Saturday Helps The Little Guy
BY GUY LEONARD congregate.” be had in lieu of gifts for the holiday Calvert County government is also
STAFF WRITER
The small business day generates season. encouraging its citizens to shop at an
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much interest in the downtown Small Business Saturday usually independently owned small business
very year shoppers flock to Nov. 30.
big box stores the day after businesses, she said, and she brings out many customers to the
Thanksgiving, known as Black encourages any business to put out town, Lewis said. “The holidays are here, and many
Friday, to get the Christmas gift notices on their store front or social “We do have quite a bit of foot small and local businesses will
season started. media that the day is geared towards traffic,” Lewis said. “People have offer seasonal deals to celebrate,”
supporting entrepreneurship in the been amazingly responsive for years. a release from the Calvert County
Small businesses, mom and pop communities where shoppers live. economic development department
shops and the like all look to Small “It’s about appreciating that small states. “Citizens can visit www.
Business Saturday, immediately after Small businesses may not have all business that you’d miss if it were
the items the average shopper wants eCalvert.com/ShopLocal for a list
the biggest shopping day of the year, gone,” Lewis said. “It’s a chance of businesses offering specials,
to give them a boost. at the lowest price, but, Lewis said, for you to come out and support
they specialize in unique gifts. discounts and giveaways during
Ellen Lewis, owner of Crazy for and shop at businesses that make the event. Calvert County is home
Ewe yarn shop in Leonardtown “[Leonardtown small businesses Leonardtown what it is. to a variety of unique businesses
and president of the Leonardtown are] the place where people who are “It’s about showing the flag.” with eclectic offerings, delicious
Business Association, said Small looking for a unique experience can delicacies, vintage mementos and
find it,” Lewis said. Patronizing a small business means
Business Saturday is one of the most keeping money close to home, Lewis so much more. Take the opportunity
critical for the town’s wellbeing. Aside from retail boutique shops, said. to find the perfect holiday present
“It’s huge for us,” Lewis said. “We businesses such as Escape Rooms or treat yourself while supporting
of Southern Maryland and Board and “A much higher percentage of businesses and jobs within your own
are the spot in St. Mary’s County your spending dollars stay in your
were small, independent businesses Brush offer special activities that can community.”
community,” Lewis said.
St. Clement’S ISland muSeum
HolIday open HouSe 2019
38370 Point Breeze Rd. • Colton’s Point, MD
Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
FREE ADMISSION • REFRESHMENTS • KID’S GAMES • FACE PAINTING
SANTA & MRS. CLAUS WILL BE AT THE MUSEUM FROM 12 PM – 2 PM
DR. THOMAS GERARD, FIRST OWNER OF ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND, WILL TALK ABOUT HIS PROPERTY
COSMIC FLUTE ORCHESTRA PERFORMING FROM 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
FOR MORE INFO CALL 301-769-2222 • FACEBOOK.COM/SCIMUSEUM
a Very retro CHrIStmaS HolIday
open HouSe at pIney poInt
44720 Lighthouse Rd. • Piney Point, MD
Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
FREE ADMISSION • REFRESHMENTS • KID’S ACTIVITIES
EXPERIENCE VINTAGE PET PHOTOS WITH SOMD PIN-UPS FOR PAWS
ENJOY A CHRISTMAS STORY-TIME • PHOTOS WITH BUDDY THE ELF
FOR MORE INFO CALL 301-994-1471 • FACEBOOK.COM/1836LIGHT
FREE muSeum Store Sunday UNIQUE GIFTS • JEWELRY • CHILDREN’S TOYS
FAMILY Both museum locations HOME ACCESSORIES • LOCAL ARTISANS
EVENTS!
Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM AUTHOR’S OFFERING • SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS
10 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLANDSmall Business Saturday was started
by American Express credit card
company years ago but has since
become a regular community event
to help local shop keepers.
The day falls between Black Friday
and Cyber Monday, rounding out the
biggest shopping weekend in the
country.
The internet and the ability to
purchase nearly anything on-line
has deeply cut into retail profits, but
Lewis said, cyber shopping doesn’t
have all the advantages that local
retail can provide.
“You can buy clothes on-line but you
can’t try them on,” Lewis said. “The
internet is here to stay but small,
brick and mortar retail is here to stay,
too.”
GUYLEONARD@COUNTYTIMES.NET
Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 29, 2019 4:30PM to 8:30PM
Ring in the holiday season Other Events
Friday, Nov. 29th from 4:30PM Whoville First Friday • Dec. 6, 2019 – 5PM to 8PM
to 8:30PM at Christmas on the Use clues to find and enjoy holiday activities from story or craft time,
sharing hot chocolate and cookies and more with the Grinch.
Square and the Annual Tree
Lighting in historic downtown Meet-and-Greet with Santa
Leonardtown! The event brings Dec. 17, 2019 – 4PM to 6 PM • Dec. 21, 2019 – 9:30AM to 10:30AM
Private meet and greets with Santa are available for families of loved
holiday traditions to life with ones with disabilities and families celebrating a baby’s 1st Christmas!
festive music, fire truck rides,
face painting, a living Nativity, Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Square • Dec. 21, 2019 – 11AM to 1PM
Bring your wish lists and camera and join the jolly old elf and his lovely
horse & carriage rides, a wife in Leonardtown Square!
petting zoo, make-and-take
For more information on all these events visit
crafts, and so much more! The
www.leonardtown.somd.com or call 301-475-9791
event starts at 4:30PM, and
don’t forget Santa’s arrival to
light the tree at 7PM!
HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 11Shop on Museum Store Sunday
O
n Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, for the third books and art produced by Southern Maryland not check out the holiday exhibits as well? They
consecutive year, more than 1,200 Museum artisans and authors. We invite everyone to ‘Be run from Dec. 1, 2019 until Jan. 5, 2020, at both
Stores representing all 50 states and A Patron,’ as every purchase from our museum St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point
the District of Columbia, 15 countries and four stores directly supports the educational mission Lighthouse Museum daily, noon to 4 p.m., except
continents will offer a unique and experiential of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division.” Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when they are
shopping opportunity at museums and cultural Unique local items are not the only gifts you can closed. Regular admission rates apply.
institutions during Museum Store Sunday. The purchase at the museums. “We are also excited to Museum Store Sunday has quickly become the
Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point offer a free family membership with a purchase of global annual day to “Be a Patron” and shop
Museums are thrilled to participate in this $100 or more in the Museum Stores this holiday conscientiously and support museum stores and
signature annual initiative and join museum stores season,” says Amber Puschinsky, Fundraising their missions worldwide. While there is only
worldwide by offering quality gifts filled with Coordinator for the Friends. “Buying a Membership one Museum Store Sunday each year, everyone
inspiration and educational value to consumers helps support the museum all year-round and is encouraged to “Be a Patron” of museums and
and support our county-run historic sites and includes many great benefits such as a 10 percent museum stores all year-round.
museums. in-store discount and lots of other perks.” For more information on events and promotions
“We are delighted to participate in Museum Store Museum Store Sunday is just the start of the during Museum Store Sunday at St. Clement’s
Sunday and offer a unique shopping experience many ways you can support your local museums Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse
with special events including our free admission this holiday season. The public can enjoy holiday Museum, please Facebook.com/SCIMuseum,
Holiday Open Houses Dec. 1 and a 25 percent off shopping at the museum stores all December Facebook.com/1836Light or museums.
promotion on our exclusive Crab Pot Christmas long. Shoppers can visit the stores daily, 12 p.m. stmarysmd.com.
Trees,” said Jayne C. Walsh, Museum Store to 4 p.m., except Christmas Eve and Christmas
Manager. “This year, we are also excited to Day, when they are closed. While shopping, why PRESS RELEASE FROM
showcase our broad assortments of local crafts, ST. MARY’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
November 29 - January 1
Garden
6-9pm nightly • Closed Dec. 2, 3, 9,10, 24, 25
Live entertainment • Holiday shopping • Café
in Lights
Glittering
Holiday Light Show!
Download
$ DISCOUNT $
coupon at
www.annmariegarden.org Experience the joy & create memories with us!
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, Maryland • www.annmariegarden.org
12 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND13
Small Business
Saturday
sale
ONE DAY ONLY
Saturday November 30, 2019
$150 OFF qualifying purchases
* financing required
0% APR for 12 Months over 4k
* 0% APR for 12 Months over 4k if paid in full
SATURDAY ONLY
receive a free GMG BBQ
tool set & a bag of
pellets with purchase.
Green Mountain Grills
Black Friday Sale
Save up to $300 off through 12/15
*Limited to available stock at participating
dealers only
28420 Point Lookout Rd.
Leonardtown MD
301.758.3258 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 13Holiday Events Calendar
Nov. 28 - Dec. 24 Nov. 29 - Jan. 1 Members free; Non-members $7/person,
kids 2 & under free; no pets, no smoking/
Fri. & Sat. • Nov. 29-30
FLAT IRON FARM CHRISTMAS ANNEMARIE GARDEN IN THE LIGHTS vaping. HEARTH AND HOME
FLAT IRON ROAD • GREAT MILLS ANNMARIE SCULPTURE GARDEN • SOLOMONS HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY
5 P.M. - 9 P.M. 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. Friday • Nov. 29 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Open 11/28, 11/29, 11/30, 12/6, 12/7, Join us for the most magical time of LIGHT UP THE TOWN You and your family can explore the
12/13, 12/14, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, year as Annmarie Sculpture Garden is NORTH BEACH skills that allowed people over 300 years
12/24. transformed into a twinkling wonderland! 7 P.M. ago to weather the cold and survive.
Drive through with free admission. Annmarie Garden in Lights will transport The Town of North Beach begins the Appropriately, the theme of this year is
Pony rides, hot chocolate, toasted you and your family to an enchanted festive holiday season by Lighting Up the “Getting Stuffed,” highlighting foods that
marshmallows, Santa (except Christmas world where they will discover glowing Town! Onlookers gather on the pavilion are layered inside one another.
“light sculptures” and wondrous light
eve) and shops open during listed
installations. Discover wild animals,
as we flip the switch to light up the town
Christmas tree and holiday displays
Sunday • Dec. 1
times. Bring your own camera as no
photographer will be available for Santa wintery wonderlands, musical holiday LIGHT UP THE TOWN
scenes, deep sea treasures, the art walk, CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
pictures. Closed if weather is bad. CHESAPEAKE BEACH TOWN HALL
magical creatures, glowing trees, and so & TREE LIGHTING
Closings will be announced on Facebook 4:30 P.M.
much more! New this year, dance in our LEONARDTOWN
page. Lights will be on every night. 4:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. The mayor and town council invite you to
immersive light party, create music at
this event with the special guest – Santa!
our woodland piano, and find all the new Activities for the whole family and Santa
selfie experiences! will arrive on a fire truck and then meet
Closed December 2, 3, 9, 10, 24, 25. with the kids.
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14 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLANDCHRISTMAS STUFFED HAMS
Fri. & Sat. • Dec. 6,7, 13, 14 with complimentary hot tea, coffee, cocoa, FOR SALE NOW!
and holiday cookies. Museum members will
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HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY weekend!
by December 15th
Welcome the holiday season with feasting, For more information on the Solomons
firelight, and beautiful music in the lavishly Christmas Walk, please contact Sherry Reid
decorated Reconstructed State House of at 410-326-2042 x. 19, or Sherry.Reid@ By the
1676.Holiday revelers have feasted through calvertcountymd.gov. For information about Pound, Half or
the ages. In the colony, delicacies arrived the weekend’s events visit the Solomons Whole Hams
with the tobacco fleet towards the end of Christmas Walk website. Available!
the year, and cool weather signaled time for
HOSPICE OF ST. MARY’S FESTIVAL
butchering meat and decanting beverages
OF TREES
that had fermented since the harvest. The
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
notion of adding music to the meal was
44219 AIRPORT ROAD • CALIFORNIA
introduced to England from Italy, and the
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
16th-century lords and ladies of the land
enjoyed great madrigal feasts. Today’s Free Admission. Support the mission of
madrigal dinners feature other customs Hospice of St. Mary’s at this 12th annual
that were probably familiar to the colonists. event, a family tradition that gets everyone
The burning of a Yule log, a common in the holiday spirit. Stroll through a
practice by the Middle Ages, was thought whimsical world with live entertainment,
to bring good luck in the New Year. Plants activities for children, photos with Santa
that magically remained green through and more. Call 301-994-3023.
the bleakest times have held a special
significance since Ancient Rome. In 15th- Saturday • Dec. 14
and 16th- century England, musicians sang HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE LOCATED IN OLD DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON
carols to introduce the Christmas story to SUTTER POST FARM PARK OUTSIDE BASE GATE 2 PAX NAS
those who were unable to read. All of these MON. - FRI. 6 A.M. - 8 P.M. • SAT. 7 A.M. - 2 P.M. SUN. 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.
38750 CHAPTICO ROAD • MECHANICSVILLE
traditions are part of HSMC’s Madrigal
Dinners.
4 P.M. - 8 P.M. 301-862-3544
Home of the Clydesdales. Horse and
Reservations are required and will be carriage rides, face painting, wine tasting,
accepted beginning in October. Contact Olde Town Pub Wing Wagon, local meats
Mary Bohanan at MaryB@DigsHistory.org. and crafts, bake sale and more. Admission
$10/person; 6 and under free. All proceeds
Saturday • Dec. 7 benefit Medstar St. Mary’s Hospice.
CHRISTMAS MARKET AND PARADE
NORTH BEACH Saturday • Dec. 21
10AM - 3 P.M. HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY
The Annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade CHESAPEAKE BEACH RAILWAY MUSEUM
draws spectators from afar! The boardwalk Get in the holiday spirit with a ride around
is lined with hundreds of people viewing Chesapeake Beach to see the light displays
the parade. The best part is when the while historians entertain with tales of
jolly-old-fat man arrives by fire truck! Santa holiday traditions through the years since
and Mrs. Claus visit with children and Chesapeake Beach was founded over 100
give them a special treat. Tell the kids to years ago! This is a free, family-friendly
bring their wish list to share with Santa! event.
Warm up around the campfire as you enjoy
Bus Tours are 45 minutes long and will pick
refreshments!
up and drop off at the Town Hall at 8200
SOLOMONS CHRISTMAS WALK Bayside Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.
SOLOMONS Times are TBD. If the bus fills up, please
6 P.M. - 9 P.M. email Hilary to be added to the wait-list:
Enjoy the beauty of Solomons Island hilarydailey@gmail.com
during the Solomons Christmas Walk, an Please provide your name, phone number,
annual event. sponsored by the Solomons number of tickets (five maximum) and
Business Association. The Boat Parade at which preferred run time or first available.
Riverwalk will take place at 7pm. Patuxent SANTA ON THE SQUARE
High School Jazz Band will perform LEONARDTOWN
Christmas music. 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
At Calvert Marine Museum enjoy musical Santa & Mrs. Claus will greet the kids and
entertainment, Santa, the Otter mascot, get their gift lists.
holiday crafts, and shopping in the museum
Store. Santa’s Coffee House will be open
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Oakville
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