Christmas in the Backcountry
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Living History Park 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
Learn how colonists observed Christmas in the backcountry. The buildings will be open for visitors, and we will have items for sale—just in time for Christmas giving.
Father Christmas will be portrayed by Max Schram.
Throughout time and cultures, he is known by various names such as Santa Claus, Pere Noel, Sinter Klaas or Kris Kringle, among others. Christmas traditions and celebrations varied throughout the Colonial communities, usually as a result of the cultures of their citizens.
Father Christmas, better known to many as St. Nicholas, looks forward to meeting with all those who love the true spirit of Christmas and the joy the season can bring. He will be dressed as in ages past, in his traditional Victorian coat and cap. He will be found in the comforts of the community at the Living History Park in North Augusta.
He will be bringing candy canes for visitors and will be available for photos by parents. The low-key emphasis will be on the joys of sharing Christmas with the gift of presence, not presents.