{"id":125697,"date":"2023-12-04T17:14:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T22:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125697"},"modified":"2023-12-04T17:14:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T22:14:25","slug":"christmas-in-nazareth-a-two-day-extravaganza-of-festive-delights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125697","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Nazareth: A Two-Day Extravaganza of Festive Delights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to present Christmas in Nazareth \u2013 a two-day celebration set to enchant the community with holiday cheer. Taking place on Friday, December 8th, and Saturday, December 9th, this event promises an unforgettable experience for families and friends.\u00a0 \u201cThe holiday feeling is in the air; you can feel it strongly throughout Nazareth.\u00a0 We are looking to channel that energy to a festive two-day event bringing much of the community together,\u201d says Aaron Gasparetti, Manager of the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Friday evening at 7 pm in the heart of Nazareth at the Center Circle, the festivities commence with a magical tree lighting ceremony; a lively celebration, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a live performance by All Things Brielle, and greetings from local officials. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a-pinch-of-sugar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Pinch of Sugar<\/a> generously provides free hot chocolate and coffee, while whimsical holiday characters roam the area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis time of year, the community comes together like no other. A one-day celebration doesn\u2019t culminate the town\u2019s energy appropriately,\u201d Gasparetti continued. The celebration proceeds on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm, offering a variety of activities for all ages. Highlights include the Elf Trail, sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Truist<\/a>, with over 20 participating businesses, live performances by Nazareth School District groups, a live ice carving demonstration sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lvhn.org\/institutes\/lehigh-valley-reilly-childrens-hospital?gclid=CjwKCAiApaarBhB7EiwAYiMwqmqtN6OXMo6vyJk_YvRfpV95TjeHSwKGePIessJsIVKxWT4wQezYvhoCOFwQAvD_BwE&amp;utm_kxconfid=&amp;utm_kxcampaignid=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lehigh Valley Reilly Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/a>, a vendor alley at the Nazareth YMCA from 10 am to 3 pm, and a shuttle service sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/eastoncoach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easton Coach Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>New to the celebration this year \u2013 straight from the North Pole themselves \u2013 Santa\u2019s majestic reindeer are making an appearance! Be sure to see them on Saturday for an unforgettable experience new to Nazareth.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for Christmas in Nazareth, a festive weekend filled with community, joy, and the spirit of the season. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/christmasinnaz.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas in Nazareth on LehighValleyChamber.org<\/a> or contact Aaron Gasparetti (<a href=\"mailto:AaronG@LehighValleyChamber.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AaronG@LehighValleyChamber.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong><em>Please note these events will be held rain or shine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nazareth Tree Lighting Ceremony \u2013 Friday, December 8<sup>th<\/sup> at 7 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas in Nazareth \u2013 Saturday, December 9<sup>th<\/sup> from 10 AM \u2013 3 PMs<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nazareth Tree Lighting Ceremony \u2013 Center Circle in the Borough of Nazareth<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas in Nazareth \u2013 Throughout the Borough of Nazareth (Memorial Library of Nazareth &amp; Vicinity, Moravian Historical Society, Nazareth Center for the Arts, Nazareth Moravian Church, Nazareth Economic Development Corporation (Farmers Market in the Circle), Nazareth YMCA Parking Lot, and participating Elf Trail businesses\/organizations)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elf Trail Participating Locations: 22 businesses!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>*All participating businesses are listed below and have either a business in our community and\/or vending at the Farmers\u2019 Market. Note, business hours may vary depending on their operating hours. This list is subject to change and is up to date as of December 1, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beauty Unleashed, Birthwright Brewing, Clear Spring Farm, Comfy Cozy Apothecary, Health2You, Herbs to Your Success, Let Them Eat Cake, Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, Moravian Historical Society, Mycalyn Florals, Nazareth Army &amp; Navy, Nazareth Arts Gallery, Nazareth Economic Development Commission, Nazareth Moravian Church, Pott&#8217;s Nazareth, Rodman&#8217;s Clock Shop, Roof360, Sutcliffe Designs, The Art Den, The Curious Plantaholic, Vista Grill, YMCA<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For a full schedule of events visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/christmasinnaz.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing Information:<\/strong> All events are free to attend. Items from vendors will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ice Carver Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lvhn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lehigh Valley Health Network<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reindeer Sponsor: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Reichel-Knecht Family<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toy Giveaway Sponsors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistictoy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artistic Toys &amp; Promotions<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/marioandretti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mario Andretti<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shuttle Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/eastoncoach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easton Coach Company<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Santa&#8217;s Ride Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vigilancehose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vigilance Hose Co. #1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warm Hands Sponsors:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystonefinancialmanagement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keystone Financial Management<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/nazarethmutual.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nazareth Mutual Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Characters Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpzlb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peters, Moritz, Peischl, Zulick, Landes &amp; Brienza, LLP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Elf Trail Presenting Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Truist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Candy Cane Sponsor: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhhschoiceproperties.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Choice Properties<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vendor Alley Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gv-ymca.org\/location\/nazareth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nazareth YMCA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Main Street Sponsors: <a href=\"https:\/\/kceinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keystone Consulting Engineers,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stofanak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stofanak Custom Cabinetry,<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/terraformengineering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terraform Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decoration Sponsors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NazarethArmyNavy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nazareth Army &amp; Navy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Comfort Station Sponsors: <a href=\"https:\/\/nazarethmassage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobbie Colondo Massage Therapy<\/a> &amp; Mayor Lance Colondo<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supporting Sponsors: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jpmascaro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JP Mascaro &amp; Sons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vendor Alley Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gv-ymca.org\/location\/nazareth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nazareth YMCA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Print Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastsigns.com\/easton-pa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Signs of Easton<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Entertainment Sponsor: <a href=\"https:\/\/reillyentertainmentgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reilly Entertainment Group<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Nazareth Area Chamber? Contact either Jessica O\u2019Donnell-Gower (<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>) or Aaron Gasparetti (<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AaronG@lehighvalleychamber.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AaronG@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>) or Kate Hartney (<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:KylieA@lehighvalleychamber.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>KylieA@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>) for more information.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on this event and any upcoming events, visit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NazarethAreaChamber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nazareth Area Chamber\u2019s Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a><strong> or the Affiliated Chamber\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glvcc_affiliatedchambers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong> or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/affiliated-chambers\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong> pages.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong> <em>The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAaron Gasparetti<br \/>\nManager, Affiliated Chambers<br \/>\n(GNACC, HLSC, NACC, WACC)<br \/>\nGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to present Christmas in Nazareth \u2013 a two-day celebration set to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125697\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Christmas in Nazareth: A Two-Day Extravaganza of Festive Delights<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":125698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nazareth.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125697"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=125697"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125697\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/125698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=125697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=125697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=125697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}