Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour

Friday, Nov. 17: 7pm & 8pm

All Trolley tours are open-air

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

Do you believe in Cape May’s spirits? You might scoff, you might shudder, but rest assured — on board a trolley with an experienced guide, you will begin to wonder what’s beyond as you hear tales of many hauntings unearthed in Cape May by famous psychic medium and Cape May ghostwriter – Craig McManus. (30-minute tour)

$20 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12)

Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street, where tickets may be purchased. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Tours sponsored by Cape May MAC

For more information, call 609-884-5404

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Your Destination for Your Destination for Your Destination for all seasons all seasons all seasons

Willow Creek Winery is open daily, year-round offering wine, charcuterie and full grill menu.

As the only vineyard on the island of Cape May our stunning estate, vines and gardens are the perfect backdrop to your Cape May day.

Scan for events, specials, live music schedule and updated hours.

168 Stevens Street West Cape May 609.770.8782 willowcreekwinery.com

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+ Public Rest Rooms

Friday, December 22

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Roller Skating- 4pm-6pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-8849565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Evening

‘Tis the Season & Dinner at Vintage -- page 38 5pm

Vintage Restaurant at the Physick Estate -- pages 88-89 5pm-8:30pm

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 19

‘Tis the Season: Missing the Mistletoe -- page 11 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Cape May Stage: A Tuna Christmas -- page 87 7pm 7pm

Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 19 8:30pm, 9:15pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H

Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Saturday, December 23

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake

Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Roller Skating- 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Sunday, December 24

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

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Victorian Christmas Traditions

Originally seasonal gift giving was reserved for the New Year’s celebrations. With the increasing popularity of Christmas as a time for family and charity however, giving gifts gradually became a Christmas tradition. Mass production, as a result of the Industrial Revolution, meant that items such as children’s toys became more affordable for the middle classes. Increased wealth generated by Victorian industry meanwhile also meant that the middle classes could take days off work for Christmas and New Year. Traditional gifts for children included skipping ropes, toy soldiers and beer, while adults would exchange fruit and books. Before the 1870s, gifts were not wrapped in paper - they were simply placed under the tree and everyone could see what they would be getting.

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-- page 39

Yuletide House Tour -- page 11

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S NO TOURS

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Tuesday, December 26

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Wednesday & Thursday December 27 & 28

Lamplighter Christmas Tour -- page 39

Yuletide House Tour -- page 11

May Stage: A Tuna Christmas -- page 87

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Wednesday & Thursday, December 27 & 28

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday

December 29, 30 & 31

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

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Open Wednesday through Sunday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm until December 23 and reopening January 3, 2024

Check in often for special offers! 609.400.3860

We ship- Phone orders welcome! www.birdcapemay.org or shop online at www.featheredgeoptics.org

Creative Hands Weekend

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 8-10

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wine Tasting, Block Printed Holiday Cards, Wave Ring Jewelry-making, Yoga & Tea Blending, Wreathmaking Workshops

Pop-Up Sale at the Nature Center of Cape May Saturday, Dec. 2: 10am-3pm

Monday-Thursday January 1-4

Information/Tickets

Hill House Office at the Physick Estate -- page 42

Carriage House Visitors Center -- page 42

Street Mall Information Booth -- page 42

ALL DAY

Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt -- page 42

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt -- page 42

AFTERNOON

(JAN. 3) Lunch & Learn: I Am Still Here -- page 70

Cape May Lighthouse -- page 8

Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shop -- pages 77, 98

Emlen Physick Estate Tour -- page 6

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour -- page 30

Historic District Trolley Tour -- page 30

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Friday-Thursday, December 29-January 4

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

(FRIDAY ONLY) Roller Skating- 4pm-6pm and 6:30pm8:30pm. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

(SATURDAY ONLY) Roller Skating- 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Victorian Christmas Traditions

At the beginning of the Victorian period families often gave and received presents to celebrate the New Year. But, as the importance of Christmas as a family celebration grew, the gift-giving was moved to Christmas. The first Victorian Christmas presents were fairly small – gifts such as fruits, nuts, sweets and handmade items were hung from the branches of the Christmas tree. The size and expense of the gifts steadily increased. Victorians started to buy gifts from shops and they were often too big to hang from the tree. By the end of the Victorian era, many families had taken to leaving Christmas gifts under the tree.

What is the oldest Christmas carol?

The French version of “The Friendly Beasts” (written about the animals surrounding Christ at the nativity) traces back to the 12th century, making it a strong contender for the oldest Christmas carol that people still sing regularly today. Another French oldie, “Entre le bœuf et l’âne gris” (English: “Between the Ox and the Grey Ass”), is placed by scholars as far back as the 13th century. The German/Latin carol “In Dulci Jubilo” (later used by Johann Sebastian Bach) also dates back to the Middle Ages.

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