CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE

First Thursday in December •Burnet Historic Square

As the evenings grow darker the Historic Square is filled with music and Christmas lights. The lawn is graced with live decorated trees and millions of tiny white lights enhancing this Hill Country scene. On Dec. 9th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive to delight the youngsters and many great happenings will take place.

Be sure to stop by Hamilton Creek Park, decorated with lights, luminarias, and greenery for the holidays. Park is located one block west of Hwy 281 on Hwy 29.

Retail merchants will be open until late for your shopping convenience on Sat. & Sun., starting Thanksgiving weekend, for the Hill Country Flyer steam train Christmas run.

Main St. Bethlehem will be open the first two weekends in December (only)-Dec. 1, 2, 3 & 8, 9, 10. Walk the streets of the ancient town of Bethlehem from 6 to 9 p.m., located on Washington St. 1 block south of Hwy. 29, at Vanderveer St. Step through the city gates and begin your journey back in time. You will witness what life may have been like in the village at the time of Christ’s birth. Authentically costumed townspeople bargain at the city market, draw water from the well, bake bread, pay taxes to the tax collector. As you walk through the village watch out for the camels, donkeys, and other animals. As you near the exit, you will see Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in a cave. Main Street Bethlehem is a must see!!

“Catch the spirit” of Christmas Past at Ft. Croghan - Step back in time to the Fort’s first Christmas after soldiers built it to protect settlers in October of 1849. Your arrival is anticipated. Cedar wreaths are hung on each gate. Families in costume are making simple ornaments and decorations for your enjoyment. Six old cabin fireplaces are burning, bringing back the Spirit of Christmases past. Enjoy free refreshments and take the candlelight tour, Dec. 9th: 5:30-8:30 pm.