Details Revealed For Annual Geneva Christmas Walk, Paired With Holiday House Tour

GENEVA, IL — Geneva is ushering in the holiday season in less than three weeks with the annual Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour the first weekend in December.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announced the return of two of the community's favorite traditions. The Christmas Walk will kick off at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, while the Holiday House Tour will overlap and continue Dec. 5.

The Christmas Walk will transform downtown Geneva into a winter wonderland worthy of the most classic of holiday songs. The evening promises live carolers, fresh-roasted chestnuts, visits with Santa, a cookie distribution, a live nativity and a tree lighting.

The celebration will begin with Bob's Candy Cane Parade, leading up to Graham's Chocolates presenting the season's first candy cane. Santa Lucia, the "bringer of light" in Swedish holiday tradition, will make an appearance, and the countdown to light the Christmas tree will begin on the Kane County Courthouse lawn.

Santa Claus will visit with children at his Geneva home at 10 S. Third St. Reservations are required, costing $12 for a 10-minute visit that includes a festive goodie bag.

Santa's visits will continue from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13.

Lovers of interior design and architecture — or those who just wish to get a glimpse into some of Geneva's beautiful homes — can participate in the Holiday House Tour, running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5.

Five professionally decorated homes will be on display for the self-guided tours.

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Tickets cost $42 and include admission to the five houses, holiday tea and a seasonal scent from Inluro. Admission can be purchased online, by calling 630-232-6060 or in person at select merchants.

Proceeds from the Holiday House Tour help fund holiday decorations in downtown Geneva.