Twelve Nights of Christmas

Escape the modern holiday mayhem and discover the history behind Christmas traditions in a candlelit Old Sturbridge Village. Step into the cozy houses and shops around the Common, sample some foods long associated with the holiday, hear seasonal music performed by choirs and local ensembles, bring your camera for a photo with Father Christmas (and Santa will be here, too), and warm up by the fire with some mulled cider. $14 per peson; tickets at www.osv.org or at the door.