About this event
What to expect
There’s no better way to get yourself in the festive spirit this Christmas season than a special Christmas tour of The House of the Seven Gables! See the 1668 mansion lavishly decorated and learn about the history of how Christmas came to be. Why did the Puritans ban Christmas? When did New Englanders start putting up Christmas trees? Why did Christmas become a federal holiday? What traditions did Polish and French-Canadian immigrants celebrate in the 1800s? Learn the answers to these questions and learn to honor Christmas in your heart and keep it all the year.
Tickets are $30 for Gables members and $35 for the general public.
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The practical details
Where to go and who’s hosting
Venue
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970 United States Venue website
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Make a day of it in Salem.
Pair this event with local shopping, dining, and more seasonal happenings around downtown.
Holiday Happenings is produced in partnership by Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets.