Philadelphia Christmas Traditions
December 02, 2008
Philadelphia has many wonderful Christmas traditions! This list comes from the lovely folks at the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, and most items on the list are free or very low cost. Enjoy!
Macy's Light Show. After a makeover and new narration by Julie Andrews, the longtime favorite light show is bigger and brighter than ever. November 28-January 1 (show is on the hour, every hour). 1300 Market Street, 215-241-9000/
Holiday Railroad Display. It's a small, small world of more than a dozen model trains that traverse snow-covered mountains, wind through miniature towns and recreate the magical world of holiday trains. November 28-December 31. Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Market Streets, 215-922-2227 readingterminalmarket.org
Holiday in the Square. With appearances by Santa and Elfreth the Elf, storytime with Mrs. Clause, rides on the carousel, mini-golf and spins on the Lightening Bolt Express pint-sized train, weekends at Franklin Square turn into a holiday party aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. November 28-30 and weekends in December. Carousel, $3 adults, $2 child. Mini golf, $8 adults, $6 children. Lightening Bolt Express, $5 adults, $4 children. Franklin Square, 6th & Race Streets, 2154-629-4026 historicphiladelphia.org
Being Jewish at Christmas. The whole family can spend the day playing games, enjoying music and refreshments and joining in special activities for kids. December 25, free for children under 3. National Museum of Jewish American History, 55 N. 5th Street, 215-923--3811, nmajh.org