A Bucks County holiday tradition will continue this week.
Pennsbury Manor in Falls Township will be hosting their annual Holly Nights celebration Thursday and Friday start at 6 p.m. and continuing until 9 p.m.
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From Pennsbury Manor:
A community tradition for over 40 years, these two enchanted evenings are filled with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Starting each evening at 6:00 pm and continuing until 9:00 pm, the night will be filled with activities for the entire family. Grab your coat, gather family and friends and join in the celebration as William Penn’s 17th-century plantation comes alive. Step back in time as hundreds of luminaries and candles cast a warm glow around the 43-acre historic site. Follow the pathways to the Yule log bonfire to warm up or toss in a sprig of green. This traditional “Burning of the Green” is said to represent past woes and to assure good luck in the New Year. To add to the festive flavor of Holly Night, music will be provided by a variety of musical and vocal ensembles including: The Men of Harmony, Harmony Trio, Levittown Choraliers, Newtown Recorder Consort, Truman High School Holiday Ensemble, Wing and a Prayer Brass Ensemble, Pennsbury High School Brass Ensemble, and the Pennsbury High School String Ensemble.
Demonstrations of open hearth cooking, blacksmithing, joynery, and beer brewing by colonial craftspeople dressed in period clothing will be ongoing throughout the evening. Continue along the pathway to the ManorHouse where guides will greet you in colonial dress for a candlelit tour of the Manor House; decorated for the holidays. Stop by the stable and take in a traditional 17th-century Mummer’s Play performed by the role players.
Admission to Holly Nights is $14.00 for adults, $12.00 for senior citizens (65+), $6.00 for children (3-11), and children under 3 are free. Free parking and hot-mulled cider are included with admission. Information is available at (215) 946-0400 or www.pennsburymanor.org. Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance should call in advance to discuss their needs.
