{"id":146138,"date":"2025-11-13T23:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146138"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:23:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:23:02","slug":"trees-of-bethlehem-returns-with-retrospective-highlighting-top-trees-of-past-20-years-as-historic-bethlehem-launches-25-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146138","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Trees of Bethlehem\u2019 Returns with Retrospective Highlighting Top Trees of Past 20 Years as Historic Bethlehem Launches \u201925 Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo Credits:\u00a0 Autumn Ford)<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-columns-3 su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-crop su-image-carousel-crop-4-3 su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-slides-style-default su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-center\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":false,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":3000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":true,\"selectedAttraction\":0.007000000000000000145716771982051795930601656436920166015625,\"friction\":0.25}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree2-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree2-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree2-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree2-by-Autumn-Ford-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree2-by-Autumn-Ford-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antarctica-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antarctica-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antarctica-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antarctica-by-Autumn-Ford-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antarctica-by-Autumn-Ford-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree-by-Autumn-Ford.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Crystal-Tree-by-Autumn-Ford-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010_script){su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69f6b72134010_script);}<\/script>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014The holiday season in Historic Bethlehem officially begins with the return of Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites\u2019 (HBMS) beloved \u201cTrees of Historic Bethlehem\u201d exhibition and the new \u201cBaked into Bethlehem\u201d exhibition, both opening Friday, Nov. 14. Tickets, which include entrance to both exhibitions, are $25 for adults, $23 for teachers and military members and $14 for children ages 4 and older. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763175831794000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_J-o9NgQQODeaJ0_TdxxT\">historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Trees of Historic Bethlehem exhibition is the most spectacular yet, with a curated showcase of the top trees and themes from the past 20 years, all beautifully staged across the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts and Single Sisters\u2019 House. Presented in partnership with the Bethlehem Garden Club and community partners such as Hotel Bethlehem, Alloy5, Bethlehem Christmas Shoppe, Lucinda &amp; Walt Dealtry, Tiller Private Wealth and WDIY Public Radio, the exhibition highlights the artistry, tradition and community spirit that have made Bethlehem\u2019s holiday season famous around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Also opening on Nov. 14 is Baked into Bethlehem, the new exhibition tracing the evolution of baking as a cornerstone of community life, spirituality and creativity in Bethlehem for nearly three centuries. The exhibition, which is on display at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, highlights how baking has been woven into the city\u2019s history and identity, from the beehive ovens of early Moravian Bethlehem to the beautiful wedding and birthday cakes of the beloved Groman\u2019s bakery, which closed in the 1980s but still makes its Sugar Cookies for HBMS during the holiday season.<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Signature Christmas Tours Return for 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The opening of Trees of the Historic Bethlehem and Baked into Bethlehem exhibitions marks the start of HBMS\u2019s exciting holiday offerings this year. Other programming includes:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas City Stroll Walking Tour<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Begins Nov. 14<br \/>\nThis guided walking tour traces more than 280 years of Bethlehem history while touching on cherished Moravian and Christmas City traditions including the meaning of a candle in every window, beeswax candles, Central Moravian Church\u2019s Community Putz and the Moravian Star, an enduring symbol of the Moravian faith traditionally hung during the holiday season.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Begins Nov. 28<br \/>\nThis popular guided tour experience explores the city\u2019s rich history and holiday traditions. Guests travel through the Moravian Church Settlements\u2013Bethlehem World Heritage Site, past the beautiful Historic District and to the top of South Mountain to view the iconic 91-foot-tall Star of Bethlehem.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spirits of Christmas Pub Walking Tour<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Begins Nov. 29<br \/>\nA festive, story-filled journey through Bethlehem\u2019s Christmas history includes visits to the Historic Sun Inn, McCarthy\u2019s Red Stag Pub and Lost Tavern in the Moravian Bookstore. It all concludes with a glass of Moravian Gl\u00fchwein at Historic Hotel Bethlehem \u2014 the only way to get into the hotel unless you\u2019re staying there.<\/p>\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763175831794000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_J-o9NgQQODeaJ0_TdxxT\">historicbethlehem.org<\/a>\u00a0for dates, times, tickets and program updates.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nMark Demko<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo Credits:\u00a0 Autumn Ford) BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014The holiday season in Historic Bethlehem officially begins with the return of Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites\u2019 (HBMS) beloved \u201cTrees of Historic Bethlehem\u201d exhibition and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146138\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u2018Trees of Bethlehem\u2019 Returns with Retrospective Highlighting Top Trees of Past 20 Years as Historic Bethlehem Launches \u201925 Holiday Season<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":146142,"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":[5717,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/trees-of-bethlehem.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146138"}],"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=146138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/146142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=146138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=146138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=146138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}