Area residents and visitors will soon welcome the holiday season with the 17th annual 12 days of Christmas celebration organized by the Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with many churches, schools and businesses.
This year’s lineup boasts more events than ever before, and showcases many talented performers and artists.
The event kicks off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, as Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Historic Freeman House on the corner of First Street North and Main in Snowflake to hand out goody bags and listen to requests. A street party with musical entertainment and the lighting of Main Street will follow.
Nativities from dozens of countries will be on display from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1-3, in the Snowflake LDS Social Hall located behind the church at Center and Main St.
Shop the Christmas Market sponsored by the chamber from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, at the Our Lady of the Snow Community Center, 1655 S. Main St.
That evening you can enjoy dinner and dancing at the Grand Ball beginning at 6 o’clock at the Taylor LDS Stake Center at 309 W. Willow Lane.
The Christmas Market will be open again from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Our Lady of the Snow Community Center.
At 3 p.m. on Saturday, you are invited to enjoy selections from The Nutcracker performed by the White Mountain Symphony Orchestra and Ballet White Mountains at the Snowflake High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. There will be a prize drawing during intermission.
A $5 per bowl chili and cornbread fundraiser will follow the performance in the SHS cafeteria.
Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church will present its annual Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the church, 1655 S. Main St.
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and 6, you may view a live nativity display, courtesy of the Taylor Heritage Foundation. It will be located just west of the Taylor Museum at Center and Main streets.
Commemorate the birth of Christ with Pastor Dave and Lisa Marshall at Calvary Chapel’s annual Christmas play beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the church, 311 First St. East in Snowflake.
An Instrumental Christmas Concert will be presented by Snowflake High School at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the SHS Auditorium.
Celebrate Christmas in pioneer fashion with live music at an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at Snowflake’s Historic Freeman Home.
Music and laughter will abound in a Donny and Marie Christmas Spectacular holiday variety show sponsored by the Snowflake Heritage Foundation. The Spectacular opens at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, at the Snowflake High School Auditorium.
The congregation of Valley View Baptist Church will presents its entertaining annual Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the church, 1212 S. Main St. in Snowflake.
Delight in the sounds of the Snowflake High School Choirs’ Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the SHS Auditorium.
Let It Be Christmas will be presented by Carson Saline at 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 13-16, and at 5 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Old Shumway School House.
Take in the melodies of the Snowflake Junior High School Choir at the Christmas Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Snowflake High School Auditorium.
Watch talented area contestants compete for the title of Snowflake Idol at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Snowflake High School Auditorium.
The Snowflake High School Madrigals will present a night of sacred music in their renowned annual Vespers Program at 6 and 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Snowflake Social Hall.
Watch the Snowflake Idol finalists compete for the title at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the Snowflake High School Auditorium.
For more information, go online to snowflaketaylorchamber.org or call 536-4331.
