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  • Gary and Deb Habermann in front of their Coatesville Christmas Display.
    Outdoors

    Coatesville Christmas Display Continues to Spread Joy and Good Tidings With Biggest Iteration Yet

    December 25, 2025

    The Habermann couple is continuing to spread joy and good tidings for the most festive season with the biggest yet iteration of their Coatesville Christmas…

  • Santa mannequin on a sleigh surrounded by holiday lights on ceiling.
    Philadelphia

    These Philadelphia Christmas-Themed Bars Offer Festive Escape into World of Holiday Splendor

    December 13, 2024

    Philadelphia is home to several Christmas-themed bars that create a self-contained world of holiday splendor, complete with elaborate decorations, a festive holiday soundtrack, cozy drinks,…

  • Habermann family holiday set up
    Culture

    Massive Christmas Lights Display at West Caln Township Home for Holiday Cheer

    December 6, 2024

    Despite the odds, the Habermann family were once again successful in their elaborate Christmas lights display, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.  Deb…

  • couple with small child meeting Santa
    Events & Fundraisers

    Thornbury Farm in West Chester to Host Christmas Village

    November 15, 2024

    November is the opening month of the holiday season, and with Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to start celebrating, writes Gina Lizzo for…

  • people visiting at Yuletide at Devon
    Entertainment

    Now That First Yuletide at Devon Is Over, Organizers Know What to Keep and What to Drop in Future

    January 23, 2024

    Now that the inaugural Yuletide at Devon is over, the organizers have a much better idea of what to keep and what to change or…

  • Santa and his reindeer
    Family

    Gov. Shapiro Gives Santa and His Reindeer ‘Clean Bill of Health’ for Christmas Deliveries

    December 22, 2023

    Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg joined Santa Claus and his team of reindeer at Hershey Park, to announce that the…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: Panic at the Campground

    April 1, 2023

    A few years ago, my husband joined an organization whose mission is public land protection.  In short order, he joined the Pennsylvania chapter’s board.  He…

  • Philadelphia Phillies Fans
    Sports

    Philly Sports Fans Are Crazy Because ‘We Don’t Care’

    February 13, 2023

    Philadelphia sports fans are looked down on by most nationwide for their often crazy shenanigans, but learned to embrace this reputation, writes Sara Nović for…

  • Erika Rothermel
    Nonprofit

    How a Chester County Nonprofit Employee Makes Holidays More Special for Visually Impaired Children

    December 22, 2022

    Erika Rothermel, who works at Vision Corps, a nonprofit in Chester County, spends her time as Santa’s elf, responding in braille to blind children writing…

  • Santa Claus Exton Mall
    Retail

    Although the Exton Square Mall May Be Dying, the Spirit of Santa Claus Lives On

    December 20, 2022

    While malls might slowly be dying, visiting Santa Claus each winter is one of the traditions that still keeps the holiday spirit thriving in places…

  • Peddler's Village gazebo in the snow
    Tourism

    The No. 1 Tourist Attraction, Ranked by Visitors, in the Philadelphia Region? It’s Not Longwood Gardens

    January 20, 2022

    Santa is obviously out of New Hope and back at his North Pole HQ, now bingeing on WandaVision. And the Easter Bunny hasn’t even stirred…

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