Christmas By Candlelight

 We found something so wonderful to do...

... and it was totally safe... outside & masks

and we loved it / needed it / had so much fun. 

We've been many times in the summer (here was a visit not too long ago) (and here is back in 2015)but never for Christmastime. 

I did a lot of reading and checking into the safety. They only allowed a certain amount in the village - it's allll outside - and masks were required - so it was a happy yes for our family!

Old Sturbridge Village is an outdoor history museum - it's a New England town from the 1830's. 

At Christmas they have lanterns lighting the walks (it was very, very, dark) and so lovely (and freezing)

The one building they did let us go inside was the church (one family at a time) to see a nativity. 

There as a full moon that night and it made the village even more magical. 

There were demonstrations along the way and they even have 'grab and go' crafts to kids. 

Actual houses from 1790-1830... I love learning about life then. 

The lake was all lit up with Christmas trees reflecting in the water. Oh my goodness, so very beautiful. 

This is the old covered bridge turned into the 'wishing bride' for Christmas. 

Here is the bridge from our visit in August.

Oh goodness, I don't have too many pictures because my fingers were stinging from the cold but if you check out my 'stories' on instagram I have a bit more there.