Enjoy the Experience of a Simpler Era Christmas

Christmas at Canterbury will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12, 2015, at Canterbury Shaker Village. Tickets are $18 for adults, $8 for children age 6-17; children under 5 free. Member admission is half price.

Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas from a simpler era. Held inside the historic Shaker buildings, participants can watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, make Christmas cards for loved ones, decorate gingerbread cookies, meet costumed characters, create ornaments for your Christmas tree, admire a toy train display, listen to fiddlers or enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as the Village Christmas tree is lit.

This classic holiday event will also include musical performances by The Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 5 and Shindy with Randy Miller and Roger Kahle from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12.

A special Christmas dinner is available both nights at The Shaker Table from 4:00-9:00pm for $20 per adult, $10 per child, which include tax and beverages. The dinner features Shaker style seating with a buffet and carving station. Only cash and check are accepted and reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 603-783-1192. The menu can be viewed at shakers.org.

Christmas at Canterbury is sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Lincoln Financial Group, Nathan Wechsler & Company and The Rowley Agency.

“Christmas at Canterbury is our chance to share the delights of the holiday from a simpler time” noted Funi Burdick, Executive Director. “We love it when we hear that Christmas at Canterbury is part of a family’s Christmas traditions because it means we are helping people reconnect with the meaning of the holiday.”

The Shaker Gift Shop, which features a wide selection of simple gifts of artisan beauty and quality, will be open for Holiday shopping during Christmas at Canterbury.

For more information, to become a member or to purchase tickets in advance, visit shakers.org.