Dates Set for This Year's Christmas Walk, House Tour in Geneva

Submitted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Yuletide cheer fills the winter air when Geneva prepares for its annual Christmas Walk and House Tour, December 5 and 6.

A special tradition held the first Friday and Saturday in December, sponsored by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce with the support of the City of Geneva.

House Tour

For over 25 years, Geneva Chamber of Commerce has been hosting the annual House Tour.

While, the tour itself has been around for many more years and was previously coordinated by Geneva Garden Club, in 1986 Geneva Chamber of Commerce became the coordinators.

Five charming homes, aglow with holiday decorations, will open their doors to visitors for self-guided tours on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The personality of each home will illuminate when local decorators and landscapers work with homeowners to create holiday magic. A Holiday Tea held at the Congregational Church in Geneva is included in the $30 price of the ticket.

Proceeds of the House Tour are used to decorate Geneva for the holiday season. Tickets will be available in November, but you can pre-order now by calling Geneva Chamber at 630.232.6060.

Geneva Christmas Walk

Friday evening begins with Graham’s Chocolates First Candy Cane of the season being presented with great fanfare followed by the arrival of Santa Lucia, the Swedish symbol of the season, who will offer Swedish cookies to merry-makers.

Young and young at heart will wait with anticipation as Santa Claus arrives on a horse-drawn carriage and the Great Tree on the Courthouse lawn is lit.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will then open their gingerbread home for visits from excited children.

Amongst the twinkling lights and fresh greenery lined streets, chestnuts are roasting over open fires, carolers are filling the night air with seasonal favorites and a live nativity scene is taking place.

Dazzling window displays brimming with gift ideas invite shoppers to stroll through shops as merchants serve traditional holiday refreshments.

For more information call Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630.232.6060 or visit www.genevachamber.com.