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Fun: Exploring sights on the 12 days of Christmas
and Peanuts characters. The tree lighting ceremony takes place at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 13 and the light show runs through Jan. 7.
"On the sixth day of Christmas..." see the light show at the Grand Court at John Wanamaker, at 13th and Market Streets, Philadelphia. "The March of Toys" and Frosty the Snowman are on display through Dec. 31 during store hours.
"On the seventh day of Christmas " experience the magic of the Pennsylvania Ballet with "The Nutcracker" at the Academy of Music. The ballet runs from Dec. 16 to Jan. 2 and tickets range from $9to $45.
"On the eighthdayof Christmas..." the Winterthur Museum presents Yuletide at Winterthur. Tour 21 rooms decorated for the holidays as they appeared over 100 years ago. Reservations are required. The Winterthur Museum and Gardens are located on Route 52 near Wilmington, Delaware. For more information call (302) 654-1548.
_ Jenni Obrecht you remember driving around to .11Christmas lights when you were Certain childhood traditions like ~e often forgotten in the midst of ~as shopping and cramming for in December.
·e a break from shopping and study• experience the magic of Christmas a:::r..ghoutthe Delaware Valley. All you ~o do is follow the verses of "The e Days of Christmas."
-On the first dayof Christmas..." walk tccl a recreation of Charles Dickens' -- holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol." ding to Shaun Hughes Camp, Strawand Clothier, "The 26 scenes, with ~ated characters were created to e a permanent Christmas display for when they come to shop." The y runs through Jan. 3 during store at Strawbridge's 8th and Market ts, Philadelphia.
"Ou the fifthdayof Christmas..." expe,c:rce the "Winter Carnival" at Long- wood Gardens, on Route 1 in Kennett Square. Topiary animals, lighted trees and antique carved carousel figures accent the former estate of Pierre S. Du Pont through Jan. 3. Holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ancfadmission is $5.
"On the second day of Christmas..." visit the 1696 Thomas Massey House in Broomall. The Colonial Christmas Open House runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m on Sun., Dec. 13. Admission is $5.
"On the thirddayof Christmas..." the Brandywine River Museum, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, presents its Annual Christmas Exhibit. Model trains, decorated trees and antique German and American ornaments are on display until Jan. 3. The museum's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and admission is $1.50 for students.
"On the fourth day of Christmas " see the display of 80 lighted trees, in Rose Tree Park, on Route 252 in Media. The "Festival of Lights for Peace" features cutout figures of Santa and his reindeer,
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"On the ninth day of Christmas " explore the history and legend of wreath making and see Nativity scenes from around the world at Linvilla Orchards on Knowlton Road in Middletown Township. Linvillais open 1 p.m. to6 p.m. daily and the display runs through Dec. 24.
"On the tenth day of Christmas..." take in one of the holiday movies like, "Cinderella," "Batteries Not Included," "Empire of the Sun," or "The Last Emperor."
"On the eleventh day of Christmas " takeaholidaytourofLatchford Hall at the Manor House on the grounds of the Tyler Arboretum. The Arboretum is located at 515 Painter Road and the tours run from Dec. 27 to Dec. 31. Admission is $3.
"On the twelfth day of Christmas " Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice comes to the Spectrum. See Pinocchio come to life and skate with Olympic skater Linda Frattiane. The show runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 and tickets are $7 and $11.50.
