Christmas Traditions In Lancaster County Pennsylvania

Come to Lancaster Pennsylvania this Christmas season and take in traditions from our German heritage as well as many decorated visitor attractions.  Here are a few of the many events to enjoy.

The 14th Annual Holiday Celebration at Intercourse.  This event features a tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, children's treasure hunt, holiday music, interactive live nativity, and extended shopping.  The celebration is December 2 and 3.  For more information visit www.intercoursevillage.com

The 46th Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes.  You can tour eight private homes, historic buildings, and enjoy an antique show, a table setting display, a Colonial tea, strolling carolers and more.  This event is Sunday December 4 from 11 am - 7 pm.  For more information visit www.mariettarestoration.org



A Lancaster Christmas at the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum.  The museum features historically recreated and decorated rooms for the holiday season, spanning each decade from 1850 - 1960.  For more information visit www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com

The Hans Herr House Candlelight Tours.  Tours will be held December 1 - 3 from 5-8:30 pm.  Tour the grounds and buildings while observing demonstrations from the newly arrived Germans of the 18th Century.  There will also be caroling around the bonfire, refreshments and other treats.  For more information visit www.hansherr.org

Christmas At the Cloister.  Experience the peacefulness of a Cloister Christmas while listening to seasonal readings and holiday music at the historic Ephrata Cloister. This event is held December 12 and 13.  Lantern tours will be held December 27-30.  Advance reservations and tickets are required.   For more information about dates and times visit www.ephratacloister.org

Yuletide House Tours.  Candlelight evening tours December 26 and 27 and daytime tours December 28 and 29 will be held at the Rock Ford Plantation in the  Lancaster County Park.  There will be period music, dance and open hearth cooking.  For more information visit www.rockfordplantation.org