Holiday Tidings - Christmas Litchfield Hills Style

• The Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House presents the holiday classic featuring characters you know and love in, “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ timeless tale about old, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by a series of ghosts on Christmas Eve, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits who follow – the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his joyless and uncharitable behavior has affected those around him. In the end, he Is relieved to discover there is still time for redemption; and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being. (thru Dec. 22nd).

• Christmas Village in Torrington is a magical holiday attraction that has been enchanting young and old since 1947, when Parks & Rec Supervisor Carl Bozenski invited Santa to spend some time there. Visitors will be transported to the North Pole, starting with Santa’s Throne Room, filled with toys, trees, soft music, and a roaring fire. Wander through the Village where children’s dreams come true; meet Mrs. Claus in her cozy cottage; see the elves in their workshop and enjoy hot chocolate, too (FREE event thru Dec. 24th).

• The timeless and rousing favorite, “Jesus Christ Superstar” at TheatreWorks New Milford is the classic rock opera set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events, seen through the eyes of apostle Judas Iscariot. Based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, this inspiring musical follows the final week of Jesus Christ’s life in a story told entirely through song, exploring the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Judas and the other disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. (thru Dec. 28th).

• Embrace the holiday spirit at the Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show at the Historic Train Depot at Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio in New Milford (thru Jan. 12th), featuring the popular Model Train Exhibit (Dec. 20th-29th). Watch in wonder as model trains chug along their tracks, providing a whimsical backdrop to the artistic treasures on display. The enchanting combination of miniature trains and stunning artwork is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

• It's just not the holidays until you experience Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce in Bristol – unique and festive entertainment for the whole family at New England’s only theme park holiday event, featuring hundreds of thousands of spectacular glimmering lights set to your favorite holiday music, Connecticut's tallest Christmas tree, plus a variety of your favorite rides, games and activities, including Make Your Own Snow Globe, Personalized Ornaments, and Letters to Santa (select evenings thru Dec. 31st).

• Celebrating its seventh year, Mantels for the Season at the American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol features beautiful galleries that have been meticulously decorated by members of Bristol's service organizations, showcasing the Cultural District which includes historic Federal Hill and select downtown sections of the city. Bring your family and friends to view these spectacular seasonal displays; and remember to check out the museum shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to help round out your holiday shopping (Free with museum admission thru Jan. 5th, 2025).

• The Railroad Museum of New England offers holiday themed train rides for adults and children alike, departing from the historic Thomaston Train Station, including the Santa Express, their afternoon trip (12:00 and 2:15) and the Northern Lights Limited, their illuminated evening excursion (5:00 and 7:15), where passengers travel through a winter wonderland on their way to the North Pole and Santa’s Workshop in cozy warmth, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing carols with the elves and enjoy some seasonal cheer. Each child receives a special gift from Santa’s toy bag (select times thru Dec. 23rd).

• ’Tis the time to make merry at Christmas Angelicus! Churches and chapels across Northwest Connecticut will ring with the music of the season, as this tradition continues at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington on December 14th and the Congregational Church of Salisbury on December 21st – both at 4pm. Old and new arrangements of carols and seasonal melodies will be craftily performed by the pure voices of Gaudeamus & Chorus Angelicus, along with traditional holiday favorites guaranteed to get the audience into the holiday spirit.

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