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Take a train ride on the popular “Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg urg. BPD’s “Polar Express” will leave the Berwyn Train Station on Oak Park Ave and go to the North Pole(Dupage Childrens Museum). This Delightful story will be read on our journey and when we arrive Santa Claus will join us for pictures and Crafts.

Join the Pav YMCA on Saturday, Dec 1 from 11am-1pm at their tree lot for a fun holiday event with activities for the entire family! Enjoy activities like crafts, photos with holiday characters, hot chocolate and s’mores, caroling, tree sales, and much more!

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Westmont 2018 Westmont Holly Days Schedule The Westmont Holly Days Festival Committee is expecting its biggest turnout ever this year. “Our volunteers have been working hard on this festival throughout the year,” said Bob Fleck, Westmont Park District Executive Director. “We’re expecting another great event and want to invite the entire community to come out for the Frosty & Friends Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Free Pictures With Santa, and the Ugly Sweater 5K, all of which is scheduled for November 24. The week before, we have our annual Holly Days Craft Bazaar, Holly Days Brunch, and tree decorating event on Sunday, Nov. 18.” Holly Days has activities planned from Nov. 18 through the end of December. Complete details can be found on the website at HollyDaysFestival.com. Following is this year’s Holly Days schedule:

HOME & BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST Deadline - Friday, December 7 Nominate your home, business, or a neighbor in the Holly Days Decorating Contest! Sign up online at westmontevents.com. Registration deadline is Friday, December 7. On December 10 & 11, judges will travel through town from 6 to 10 p.m. to select Avenue in downtown Westmont. Participants may pre-register the winners in each category. Winners will be announced at a for this event online a www.westmontrotaryclub.org. Pre-regVillage Board meeting. istration will be accepted until Friday, November 16. Race day registration fees are $10 more than those listed below. Race WOODEN SNOW ORNAMENTS day registration takes place from 8:00-8:45 a.m. at 25 N. Cass Saturday, November 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Free! Avenue. The first two hundred registered runners will receive a Westmont Library - 428 N. Cass, Westmont Rotary Club 5k t-shirt! Awards and refreshments will be given Take part in Westmont Holly Days by turning a wooden ornaout at the completion of the race. All fitness levels are welcome ment into a seasonal snowman; make one for the library and to participate. make one to take home! The ornaments will be displayed on the library’s tree in Veteran’s Memorial Park. While supplies last. All HOLLY DAYS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Ages with Parent. Saturday, November 24, 4-7 p.m.

HOLLY DAYS BRUNCH & CRAFT BAZAAR Sunday, November 18 Brunch - 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Craft Bazaar - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Westmont Park District - 55 & 75 E. Richmond All you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs or scramblers, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. Adults - $8.00, Children 6 to 12 $5.00, 5 & under - free, Seniors 60 & up - $5.00. Hosted by the Westmont Lions Club. Then visit the Park District Community Center for the annual craft bazaar.

ROTARY CLUB HOLLY DAYS UGLY SWEATER 5K Saturday, November 24, 9:00 a.m. $30 adult, $20 child (15 years and younger) Westmont Rotary has donated over $60,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors in just the last 10 years and by participating in this run. Join family and friends for the Rotary Club Holly Days 5k through the streets of Westmont on Saturday, November 24. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. on Burlington

Westmont Centre - 1 S. Cass Avenue Come for our annual Holly Days kick-off including the Frosty & Friends Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Free Pictures with Santa. Following is the schedule:

4:00 p.m. - Westmont High School Madrigals at Westmont Centre

4:30 p.m. - Westview Hills Middle School Band at Westmont Centre

5:00 p.m. - Frosty & Friends Parade on Cass Avenue 5:45 p.m. (after Parade) - Tree Lighting Ceremony near Westmont Centre Plaza 6:00 p.m. (after Tree Lighting) - Free Pictures with Santa at Westmont Centre 6:00 p.m. (after Tree Lighting) - Holy Trinity Hand Chimes Ensemble at Westmont Centre

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HOLLY DAYS GIVING TREE Deadline - December 12 In the spirit of giving, the Holly Days Committee will create a Giving Tree at the Community Center for local families who need some extra help this season. Each star on the tree will represent a Westmont neighbor who could use your help. Please stop in, select a star, purchase a gift and know that you’ve helped make a neighbor’s holiday brighter. Stars will be available beginning Tuesday, November 6. Gifts should be returned to the Community Center no later than Wednesday, December 12.

HOLLY DAYS FOOD DRIVE Beginning Sunday, November 18, at 12:00 noon, The Holly Days Committee will be collecting non-perishable items to donate to the local food pantries. Please bring your donations to Veterans Memorial Park, located behind the Community Center, at 12 noon on Sunday, November 18. Various locations will accept donations during business hours through Tuesday, December 18 including Westmont Public Library, Westmont Police and Fire Departments, Westmont Centre and the Westmont Park District Community Center.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE FRONTIER Saturday, November 24 3:00-7:00 p.m. & Dec. 1, 8, 15, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Gregg House Museum, 115 N. Linden Avenue Stop by the Gregg House and discover the simple traditions of ornaments made from lace, buttons, strings of apples, cherished homemade cloth gifts, molasses cookies and the story of St. Nicholas all celebrated on Christmas Eve. Learn about the early days of Illinois as we commemorate the Bicentennial.

HOLLY DAYS WINTER BALL Friday, November 30 Join the community for a wonderful dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and a silent auction at the Annual Westmont Holly Days Winter Ball. The event is open to everyone and all are encouraged to attend. Visit www.westmontchamber.com to purchase your tickets and for sponsorship opportunities.

SANTA’S MAILBOX Deadline - Tuesday, December 4 Mail your letter to Santa using our very special North Pole mailbox located in the lobby of the Park District Community Center at 75 E. Richmond. Address your letter to Santa & Mrs. Claus at 1 N. Candy Lane, The North Pole, and the elves will make sure to get your letter to Santa. Be sure to drop your letter off by Tuesday, December 4 so Santa has plenty of time to reply during his busiest time of the year. Don’t forget to include your address so Santa can write back!

PHONE CALLS FROM SANTA Deadline - Tuesday, December 4 Santa in very eager to speak to all good little boys and girls before the big day. Have you been good? If so, have Mom or Dad stop by the Community Center at 75 E Richmond St. to fill out our very special form to send to Santa. He has set aside Thursday, December 6 to call all of the boys and girls. Calls will be made between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.. Santa must have all forms by Tuesday, December 4!

LUNCH WITH SANTA Saturday, December 8 Westmont Park District - 55 E. Richmond Even Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph need a break during his busiest time of the year! Enjoy your pizza lunch on Saturday, December 8 and show afterwards performed by Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be plenty of audience participation, so be ready to sing along! Kids can share their holiday wish with Santa after lunch. Registration is required.

HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIE BAR Saturday, December 8, 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Free! Westmont Library - 428 N. Cass, Westmont Warm up with a cookie and a cup of hot chocolate, personalized by you, before settling in to listen to fun winter stories. We’ll provide a variety of ingredients and toppings to give your cocoa an extra dash of tasty fun! Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. to ensure entrance to the program. This event is free. All Ages with Parent.

WHEN THE LIGHTS CHANGE: SOLSTICE STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Saturday, December 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Free! Westmont Library - 428 N. Cass Escape the cold with an evening of magical winter solstice stories, as told by storyteller Megan Wells. This is a free event at the Westmont Public Library.

SNOW-MUCH FUN NIGHT Saturday, December 15, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 75 E. Richmond Enjoy some holiday cheer at our Snow Much Fun event! Be sure to bundle up because this is an outdoor and indoor event full of games, crafts, Santa’s Workshop, hot cocoa, s’mores, a holiday scavenger hunt, and much more! You’ll even be able to take a ride on a mule-drawn carriage and enjoy the neighborhood with family and friends. Delight in a most enchanting winter experience. Most activities are free. Holly Days is co-hosted by the Westmont Park District, the Historical Society, Westmont Chamber of Commerce, Westmont Public Library, the Westmont Special Events Corporation, and the Village of Westmont. For more info, visit HollyDaysFestival.com or contact the Park District at 630-963-5252.

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Elmhurst Elmhurst Holiday Events UCCA 40th Annual Holiday Food Drive November 26, 2018 - November 28, 2018 @ Elmhurst Public Works Garage UCCA needs volunteers to help sort and pack food boxes for Elmhurst Community District 205 children and their families in need. Please join us to help end hunger in our community

Jolly Old St. Nick Concert November 30, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Yorkfield Presbyterian Church Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration of Elmhurst’s German roots. Elmhurst’s authentic German choirs, Damenchor and Männerchor, perform German carols. Jolly Old St. Nick will join the festivities to explain his legend and take photos with guests. Hot cocoa and treats will be provided. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Donations for the giving tree to support Yorkfield Food Pantry will be gratefully accepted. No registration required, all ages welcome.

Tree Lighting in Wilder Park December 6, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Wilder Park Join the Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season! Featuring holiday entertainment, a special visitor from the North Pole and children's activities, the evening will put you in the spirit of the season. Sponsored by Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Santa's Workshop at Wilder Mansion December 8, 2018, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Wilder Mansion A holiday store just for kids! Santa’s Workshop is a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love. Items are kid-priced and kidfriendly.

Sleigh Rides December 15, 2018, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Spring Road & Prairie Path Horse-drawn wagon rides through the Spring Road business district, a visit with Santa at the Gazebo and Hot Chocolate and Cookies.

Christmas in Elmhurst 2018 December 15, 2018, 7:00 PM - December 16, 2018, 6:00 PM @ York High School Performing Arts Auditorium Elmhurst Community Choir and Orchestra, under the baton of Dennis Criser. Saturday, December 15, 7:00 pm and Sunday,

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Enjoy Sleigh Rides, Ice Sculptures & Santa Saturday, December 15th from 11am-2pm Walk up and down Spring Road to see the Ice Sculptures sponsored by businesses. Enjoy an old fashioned sleigh ride (wagon ride in the event there is no snow), visit with Santa and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Held at the Prairie Path Gazebo.

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La Grange 2018 Hometown Holiday & the La Grange Holiday Walk November 24, 2018 - December 1, 2018

We invite you to experience the charm of our magical Village throughout this festive season. Welcome to our Hometown Holiday! Our neighborhood businesses are hosting a season of events that encourages residents and visitors to shop in La Grange and celebrate with activities that bring people together.

NEW: Gingerbread House Tour sponsored by Kathy Dierkes State Farm Insurance Students from the College of DuPage culinary school will be creating gingerbread houses for display in La Grange retailers and restaurants from Dec. 7-21. The house tour includes online voting for favorites in the People’s Choice Award.

NEW: Small Business Saturday Flash Sale on Saturday, November 24, 2018

The recently-introduced La Grange Mobile App will feature a Small Business Saturday Flash Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. where independent neighborhood merchants will offer extraordinary savings. The app is available for download on IOS and Android devices. Other news and special offers will be available throughout the season on the app. La Grange merchants kick off Small Business Saturday with engaging activities such as a Pajama Brunch at fourteen sixteen; a Holi-DIY workshop painting ornaments, canvas tote bags, and wooden signs at Bottle and Bottega; and a Gingerbread House Workshop for kids at TATES Old Fashioned Ice Cream, among others.

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With time so limited in December, this is your chance to get three things done at once: fill a decorative bucket with holiday cookies, find just the right gifts for everyone on your list, and donate to a terrific local charity. Come to Downtown Glen Ellyn for your holiday shopping and serve a great cause at the same time, with sweet treats along the way!

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Come enjoy stories with Santa and his LIVE reindeer in Downtown Glen Ellyn this holiday season. This is the day to take the family downtown for all to enjoy. The holiday celebration will be 1-3pm at The Glen Ellyn Firehouse located at Main and Pennsylvania. Starting at 11:30am, enjoy a kid buffet at Northside Bar & Grill (across the street from the Fire Station) while Classic Holiday Movies play for all to enjoy. The buffet is open until 3pm – eat before or after you Santa experience. Then come have your picture taken with Santa and LIVE reindeer. Santa and the reindeer will arrive at 1pm and stay until 3pm. Enjoy the moment…we have a photographer ready to take your special holiday picture! Also enjoy our guests from The Glen Ellyn Public Library while they read reindeer facts and many holiday stories. Enjoy shopping and much more in Downtown Glen Ellyn. The carolers are singing, the stores are bursting with that perfect gift and we are so excited to celebrate this season with you.

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The man behind the beard Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. This merry gentleman is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy, delivering gifts and cheer along the way. Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, believing that giving should be done secretly and sacrificially in Jesus Christ’s name rather than one’s own. Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope of hundreds of people in his community, making him a beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry, Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others. Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated by many Christians even after his deat h. His charity and unselfish works helped inspire generations of the faithful, and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers. No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like. But in 2005, a forensic laboratory in England reviewed historical data and photographs of the remains taken from St. Nicholas’ grave in the 1950s. Researchers concluded that he was a small man, perhaps no more than five feet in height, with a broken nose. This image certainly does not fit with the robust frame and other imagery awarded St. Nicholas in more modern years. St. Nicholas is believed to be the inspiration for Santa Claus, which was a name taken from the Dutch Sinterklaas, a contracted form of Sint Nicolass, or St. Nicholas. Tales of the real St. Nicholas’ giving spirit were blended with a fictional personification by New York-based newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen. The goal was to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living in New York at the time. This jolly elf image was given a boost by the publication of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” which was published around the same time. Eventually, the merry Santa Claus portrayal began to outshine the more accurate St. Nicholas version as a religious man, fostered by political drawings and caricatures that depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red suit. That image prevails to this day. Beneath the Christmas symbolism, the beard and the presents associated with Santa Claus lies a tale of generosity that originated with St. Nicholas.

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