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THE THIRD ANNUAL

BOAR’S HEAD & YULE LOG FESTIVAL

December 5-6, 2009

At 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, Ridgeway presented the Third Annual Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival, a medieval Christmas celebration set in the manor house of a distinguished Lord and Lady of the realm. This year’s hosts were Lord and Lady Nelson, and they were very excited to see the many guests that joined them for the festivities.

Ridgeway’s Festival, again this year, incorporated many of the traditional elements found in this ancient celebration – traditional carols, customs and accoutrements. Once again our choir and instrumentalists were featured, along with a children’s chorus, lords and ladies in beautiful costumes from the House of Laudermilch and new this year, a visit from three royal kings. A short narrative of the kings’ journey to Bethlehem guided us to the Nativity scene where we joined once again in celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. Also new this year, the Cook of the Manor shared her secret recipes for the first time and the Lord and Lady offered their tips for a most satisfying Yuletide feast.

Tickets for the Festival are always free, but reserved in advance by calling or emailing the church office at 717-545-4542 or ridgewaycob@verizon.net.  This event is a wonderful way to experience Ridgeway’s hospitality.  To view this year's production, click on the "Happenings" link to the left and enjoy!