This year, 2007, The Old Sturbridge Christmas will be held on December 7 - December 16 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

Experience the magic of a candlelit Village at Christmas time and explore the history of the holiday's traditions. Enjoy a special ambience - the Spirit of the Season - as you stroll the festively decorated houses and shops around the Common during these Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening programs in December (Dec. 7,8,9,14,15, and 16; 5-9 p.m.). How did fruitcake and roasted chestnuts become associated with Christmas? Are there plums in plum pudding? What’s the significance of the Yule log? Discover the history of Christmas cards, exchanging gifts, hanging stockings, Christmas trees, mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, and candy canes. You'll learn about these traditions and more! You'll also have an opportunity to taste samples of several foods long associated with the holiday. Meet Father Christmas at the Bullard Tavern on the Village Common, and chat with Santa Claus (bring your camera!) in the Visitor Center. Depending on the weather, take a lovely horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride around the Common.

There also are many performers that do things such as singing, music and more. This year's performers include:
- Worcester Men of Song
- Sounds of Concord
- Elm Street Handbell Choir
- Sturbridge Worship Center Band
- Shepard Hill High School Madrigirls
- Shepard Hill High School Chamber Singers
- Springfield Stake Youth Chorus
- LOL String Ensemble
- OSV Members Chorus
- Leicester High School A Cappella Choir
- Quaboag Regional/Middle High School Select Choir
- Holiday Magic with Robert Olson
- Post Road Chorus Sweet Adelines
- Brookfield Elementary School
- Quintebrass

When MassHotSpots visited Sturbridge Village, we were pleasantly surprised with the authenticity and Christmas feel of the event. When you get there you have to walk through a building where you pay and get your tickets into the Sturbridge village. We started off checking out the town hall which had a school choir singing Christmas Carols. After enjoying this for some time, we moved on to the other buildings. Actors were dressed up in many of the buildings and would teach you about various things, such as the history of the Yule log. There was one house that had a women making incredible looking things out of marzipan in which we learned some interesting things about how food was dyed in the old days. There were carolers, bonfires, music, horses, good food, and all the things a good New England Christmas nees.

We don't want to give away too much, so go visit this fun Christmas destination in Sturbridge Mass, bring the kids, and be ready for a night of education and fun!