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Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village

The holiday season at Old Sturbridge Village is a magical step back in time, with historic interpreters, sleigh rides, music, and more.

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village

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Every holiday season at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, visitors are invited to experience the magic of a candlelit New England township while learning the history of today’s Christmas traditions. Check out some photos of Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village below, and learn more here: https://www.osv.org/event/christmas-by-candlelight-2021/

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Candles light the way at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
A historical interpreter walks to the village common.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Horse-drawn sleigh rides are a favorite holiday activity at Old Sturbridge Village.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
The Fenno House on the village common.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Getting the lanterns ready.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
The Greek Revival–style Solomon Richardson House.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
A holiday wreath adorns the Fenno House barn.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Historical interpreters departing from the Center Meetinghouse.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
A bull in the snow.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
When the sun goes down, the bonfire roars at Old Sturbridge Village.
Photo Credit : Mark Fleming
Have you ever been to Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village?

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    1. Hi Kathryn. We are glad you enjoyed our post on Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village! While it is an option to stay overnight, it is not required to participate in the festivities. You can learn more about Christmas by Candlelight celebration (including pricing for the museum and overnight rates) by visiting the Old Sturbridge Village website here: https://www.osv.org/event/cbc/ Thanks!