Photos from Christmas at Ardenwood
Here are some photos and additional info about our day at Ardenwood Farm.
Traditional Victorian Celebrations
The Victorian Celebration of Christmas had a great variety from place to place. It was a time of change that saw some old holiday traditions fade and new traditions introduced. Many still observe today such as having Christmas trees and wrapping presents.
About the Yule Log
The burning of the Yule log provided a blessing for the coming year. It marked the end of the days getting shorter, celebrating the “return” of the sun and lengthening of the days. A piece of the Yule log kept in the home radiated good luck throughout the year. It was used to start the fire for the next year’s Yule log.
At Ardenwood, the Yule Log hunt was a big hit. The kids were provided with a series of clues and a large bell signaled the kids to return to the farmyard for their next clue.
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- Group photo at Water Tower
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- Petting the Goats
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- Pumping Water
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- Accordionist Denis D'Aoust Plays Holiday Tunes
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- Christmas Crafts
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- Learning About Acorns in the Trees
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- Yule Log Hunt Instructions and Clues
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- Looking for the hidden Yule Log
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- Patterson House Decorated for Christmas
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- Santa Meets the Scouts
