The idea behind this blog is to use it as a way to gather details on how to run a Holiday Workshop like the one at First Parish in Lexington, Unitarian Universalist. We have run a Holiday Workshop for decades on a Saturday early in December. Sometimes the sanctuary is decorated and the tree put up on the same day.
The idea is to provide a fun inter-generational event that avoids the crass commercialism of the holiday season while helping to build the true joy of the season.
Typically we gather in our spacious church basement, light some logs in the fireplace, bring low key refreshments and set up various tables for people to make their own small gifts, tree ornaments, or cards. Recently we have stories read to children in front of the fireplace.
We especially want people to add their own memories of what has happened in the past, instructions for the specific craft tables and photos of past events and ornaments.
Look at your tree and decorations for ideas of past projects.
HISTORY: From what I can gather so far, this was started in the range 1975-1980. People involved for sure were Connie Counts and Dori Reuss and Ellen Brandenberg. If anyone knows more history please email Sally or post a comment here.
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