It’s the season for giving, and people can donate to the Socks for Seniors program, a mitten tree or a military mail drop. “They’re going to be interactive, so the kids will be singing right there with them.” “But one of the coolest things that’s happening is up at the Stabin Museum, which is putting on complimentary children’s Christmas concerts,” Rivkin said. Multiple concerts will be held at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, while there will be many other listening events, such as the Bach & Handel Chorale Christmas Concert. I’d like to tell you it’s only for kids, but we have a bed-and-breakfast here, and we get people in their 80s who come back with an ear-to-ear grin after doing that Santa train.” “Of course, the Santa train will be running through the holidays. “The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railroad has been a major draw to Jim Thorpe for years, and continues to do so,” Rivkin said. What would a Jim Thorpe Christmas be without the historic train rides? Throughout the holiday period, horse and buggy rides, ugly sweater contests, photos with Santa and Christmas carolers will be all over town. “Today is a big deal, the Krampusnacht Festival, which of course is German Christmas celebration, which is pretty darn cool,” Rivkin added. There is something of interest for all ages across the next couple of holiday weekends. That’s part of what makes Jim Thorpe keep its lure - it’s not forced, it just happens.” It’s not staged for the purpose of theatrics, it’s always been this way and it’s never changed. “It’s out of a 1940s movie,” said Michael Rivkin, Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency president. The multi-weekend event is packed with nonstop holiday cheer. Olde Time Christmas, the longtime annual holiday tradition of Jim Thorpe, kicked off on Friday night with a tree lighting.
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