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Christmas by Candlelight: Christmas History, Cocktails, & More

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Learn Christmas history on a candlelit tour, enjoy a festive cocktail in the educational distillery, and make an ornament or Christmas card in the Museum. Plus taste spiced cider and gingerbread in the 1830s Summer Kitchen.

On a candlelit tour of the 1838 Overholt home, learn how the Overholts celebrated Christmas in the 1800s. You’ll also learn the history of some of your own beliefs and customs like Santa Claus, the Christmas Tree, and exchanging gifts.

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New Christmas cocktails!

Stop in the educational distillery for a Christmas-themed cocktail using all Pennsylvania-made spirits. While you’re there, do some holiday shopping for the whiskey lover in your life.

Cocktail List

Christmas Punch

Faber Vodka, Orange Juice, Five Saints Blood Orange Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice, Simple Syrup

Candy Cane Old Fashioned

West Overton Distilling Company’s Jasper’s Stash, Creme de Cacao, Cacao Bitters Peppermint Simple Syrup

Rudolph’s Old Fashioned

West Overton Distilling Company’s Jasper’s Stash, Orange and Pomander Bitters, Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup

Hot Chocolate on the Rocks

Faber Vanilla Vodka, Liberty Pole Bourbon Creme, Peppermint Schnapps, Creme de Cacao

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