The Christmas season brings a rush of holiday activities and we’ve compiled the best of the season. Our “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and is jam-packed with events. We have holiday activities for families, major events, music, theatrical productions, fundraisers, Christmas dinners, holiday sales, and winter hikes. The “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the weekend before Thanksgiving and continues through early January. Be safe, enjoy the holidays and let us know what you think.
HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS HISTORY EVENTS
Friends of the Library Meeting and Presentation. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Featuring “Memories of Christmas Past” by Connie Jones, from the Arms Family Museum and music by Jill McBride. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Hidden Gems from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. View 19th and 20th century photographs from the archives of the MVHS. There will be a “Meet the Curator” event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is held through Jan. 5. 5-7 p.m. (Meet the Curator event), Saturday, Dec. 7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays through Jan. 5.
Memories of Christmas Past: Behind the Ropes Tours. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. Exhibit curator Anthony Worrellia will offer close-up views and the history behind items found in the “Memories of Christmas Past” display. Reservation are required. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 17. $15.
Jingle Bell Genealogy: Christmas Traditions from Around the World. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Adults and teens will explore Yuletide traditions around the globe. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Bites & Bits of History: Victorian Christmas Traditions. Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. Learn how modern Christmas traditions are rooted in the 19th century with songs, images, and decor. Presented by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education. Attendees may bring their own lunch. Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19.
Holidays Around the World. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. The family is invited to learn of the different holidays celebrated around the world through stories, crafts, and more. Noon. Saturday, Dec. 21.
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