Christmas
On December 24, 1741, our city was christened "Bethlehem" by the Moravian Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf, and, in 1937, Bethlehem was deemed "Christmas City, USA," making Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites the perfect blend of rich history and Christmas traditions.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites' Christmas season officially kicks off November 1, 2018 and runs through January 13, 2019!
Check out our exciting events & activities during the Christmas Season such as:
- Tour Bethlehem at it's brightest - aglow with holiday ambiance, Christmas cheer, and full of wonderful activities.
- Experience Trees of Historic Bethlehem, elegantly decorated Christmas Trees throughout our sites.
- And much more!
Refer to our Christmas City FAQ's for more information!
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Christmas Season Hours
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites officially kicks off the Christmas season on November 16, 2018 and runs through January 13, 2019!Click below to see site or program hours of operation: Hours of operation and availability subject to change. Visitor Center &...
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Christmas Exhibitions
November 17, 2017 - January 14, 2018This Christmas, see Christmas trees from around the world come to life!Walk through this winter wonderland of Christmas trees inspired by different countries, beautifully decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club, on display throughout the Historic...
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Christmas Programs & Activities
Holiday Wassail Tree Lighting Open House | Live Advent Calendar | Kid's ClubHoliday Wassail Open HouseNovember 24, 2017 from 5 - 6:30 pmCelebrate the season by joining us at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts for our second annual tree lighting ceremony.See...
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Christmas Tours
Join us in celebrating 80 years of Bethlehem's Christmas traditions!From November 16 to January 13, explore this winter wonderland of Christmas trees, beautifully decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club, on display across six historic sites.PLUS, see the Holiday Putz Trail;...
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