Santa Is In The House & So Are We To Wish You A Merry Christmas

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You would think he was Elvis with all the excitement and attention Santa Claus was stirring when he entered the Historic Stewart Farmhouse in Surrey.

The event was designed to give folks the flavour of an old-fashioned Christmas but although the furnishings were of a different era the awe and joyful spirit was the same many still feel during this holiday season.

Amid sounds of Santa's booming laughter, there were treats of pudding and cookies to eat in the dimly lit cozy kitchen.

Sparkling lights outdoors guided folks into the authentically renovated heritage home.

There are several buildings on the property. The main house on what originally was a large working farm maintains a sense of elegant charm.

You can read its history HERE as well as see my earlier post about it HERE.

Tiny tots were especially enthralled not only by Santa but by harpist Leanne Page accompanied by her son on flute and guitar. The musical duo warmed the room with their magical interpretations of timeless seasonal classics.

Gathering later in another building to make crafts,

my niece and I glued bits and pieces of paper and shapes onto glass jars.

Once satisfied with our designs, a tea candle was lit and placed inside.

With glowing jars in hand, a group of us walked towards the heritage "barn" singing Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Santa was there, having left the first building, graciously available for a photo-op with two kids at heart.


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Comments

  1. eileeninmdDecember 14, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    Hello,

    What a fun event, an old-fashioned Christmas. Singing and making crafts and just spending time enjoying the Christmas season is great. Love the jar candles. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

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  2. colleenDecember 14, 2019 at 10:13 AM

    A Dickens of a Christmas for sure!

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  3. carol l mckennaDecember 14, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    Oh what a festive time and delightful photos of the Holiday festivities ^_^

    Happy Moments to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,December 15, 2019 at 6:07 AM

    It all looks a little Dickensian and more's the pleasure in that. I would have been exquisitely entertained by the duo at the harp and guitar/flute.
    As for the kids at heart at the end of the post, I an committed to always remaining a kid. I promise never to do anything as foolish as to grow up.

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  5. AngieDecember 15, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    I can feel the warmth from here! This season is so special in many ways. The picture of the musical duo evokes days gone by when historic homes would have musical entertainment during a highbrow gathering. Cool! Merry Christmas to you!

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 15, 2019 at 7:04 PM

    We should all be kids at heart this time of year! You are off to a great start!

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  7. stardustDecember 16, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    Nice to see you again in the photo, Penelope. What a fun event with the excitement for the Christmas at such nice buildings. The glass candle jar is nicely designed. The dim light must have enhanced the warmth of people being together to share the joyous time. Wish you and your family a heart-warming Christmas.

    Yoko

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  8. Lady FiDecember 16, 2019 at 9:54 PM

    Such fun! And so festive!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 17, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Maria,
    What a nice reminder of our visit. It definitely was a lot of fun. One of those special Christmas experiences you always remember. I wished I would have gotten the Christmas pudding recipe, although upon research I see it’s quite difficult to make. And the harpist! No wonder she was so good. We sure were fortunate to have heard such a talented professional. Glad we went. You forgot to mention our impromptu duet of “Oh Holy Night” lol

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪December 18, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    Outings like this is what Christmas is all about as far as I am concerned.

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  11. Elkes LebensglückDecember 19, 2019 at 1:17 AM

    wonderful this christmas festive time!!! beautiful ans so comfortable photos!!!

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  12. GattinaDecember 20, 2019 at 2:34 AM

    In Belgium we have on the Flemish side St Nick coming on the 6th and Father Christmas on the 24th on French speaking side. Often they appear both !

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  13. DeniseinVADecember 20, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    That looked like a great time everyone had there, and so festive. Thanks for sharing it with us. Loved your photos!

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  14. diane bDecember 20, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    A lovely way to celebrate. Stay kids at heart forever.

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  15. Hootin AnniDecember 21, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    A wonderful time. I'm here to wish you and your loved ones a very merry holiday season!

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