Old-fashioned Christmas fun is returning to Remsen this winter, with Remsen’s Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration kicking off on Monday, December 1st.
The annual event has taken place since 2003, when the town of Remsen revived an old Christmastime tradition, according to Tammy Portz, a committee member for Olde Fashioned Christmas.
The schedule of events features the lighting of the 30 foot tall Christmas tree, the “Blessing of the Season” around the tree by local clergymen, and the arrival of Santa on a city fire truck. Train rides and horse drawn wagon rides will be available, along with most downtown stores hosting events of their own. Portz says the festival is a great way for the community to come together.
Remsen’s Olde Fashioned Christmas takes place on Monday, December 1st, starting at 5:30pm in downtown Remsen. More information on the schedule of events will be available on the Olde Fashioned Christmas Facebook page.
