Old Christmas at the Samuel May House

Name: Old Christmas at the Samuel May House
Start: 2025-01-04T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-04T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 220 E Porter St, Prestonsburg, KY 41653-7948, United States

Schedule

Sat Jan 04 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

220 E Porter St, Prestonsburg, KY 41653-7948, United States | Prestonsburg, KY

FREE EVENT
Location: Samuel May House
Enjoy live music, traditional songs, old fashioned game, sweet treats, hot coco, cider, storytelling & a tour of the May House!
Old Christmas has its roots in the Julian calendar, which was used by many Christian communities before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar's dates for Christmas and other holidays were slightly different, which is why "Old Christmas" is often celebrated on January 6th in certain traditions. This date marks the Epiphany, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. Old Christmas celebrations incorporate time-honored practices like caroling, storytelling, feasting, and festive games, reflecting both the religious and cultural significance of the season as observed in earlier Christian traditions.