Celebrate Jim Thorpe's 26^th Annual Olde Time Christmas Festival in an intriguing town full of history and old-world charm.

During this season, Jim Thorpe is magically transformed back to an authentic Victorian village. Our tree lighting ceremony kicks off the celebration on Nov 30^th at 6pm in Asa Packer Park, next to the downtown train station. Pictures with Santa, a live nativity, music, mitten tree, Christmas characters, free hot chocolate and cookies provide just some of the excitement. Come at 5:30 to see Santa arrive on a fire truck during the parade! 

Great entertainment fills OTC both weekends. Listen to the angelic sounds of the Bach & Handel Choral at St. Mark's Church on Saturday, 12/1 at 3 PM.  Andy Cooney's Irish Christmas show at the Mauch Chunk Opera House takes place that evening at 7:30 PM. Craig Thatcher's All-Star Christmas injects some great rock 'n' roll into the season on OTC's second weekend, the evening of Saturday, December 8, also at the Opera House. The following afternoon, don't miss the hilarious 2 PM matinee of Sister's Christmas Catechism - The Mystery of the Maji's Gold.

Take an exciting Ghost Walk, sponsored by the Rotary or a tour of the Asa Packer Mansion which will be decorated especially for the season. See the Old Mauch Chunk Model Train Display in downtown Jim Thorpe magically transformed into a winter wonderland.  Kids bring your letters to Santa! Visit with Frosty the Snowman and Nature's Trail's Peef the Christmas Bear. The Gilded Cupid will be offering a magical Christmas display. 

Enjoy our authentic Victorian Tea & Show or take an exciting treasure hunt for delicious yummies on our celebrated mug walk. Horse-drawn trolley rides and strolling characters and Victorian-decorated merchant windows add to the Christmas atmosphere.

Lots more events and attractions will be added to the schedule. For the latest update for Olde Time Christmas check out our website at www.jimthorpe.org or call 570-325-5810 or 1-888-Jim-Thorpe. Shops and attractions will be staying open later for your convenience.

This festival, sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Area Council, will take place November 30, December 1,2 and December 8,9.