By Melissa Wagoner Silverton’s Christmas festivities are a tradition that goes back over 100 years, according to the information Silverton Country Historical Society member Chris Schwab found in back issues of The Silverton Appeal. “Some are blurry, some don’t have dates,” Schwab said of the articles, but all depict Christmas in Silverton as the most wonderful time of the year. […]
By Laura DeVito At first, I wasn’t sure it was actually him but his jolly laugh, rosy cheeks, snow white beard and twinkling blue eyes gave him away, even though he was wearing jeans, a flannel shirt and a baseball cap. A newcomer, I quickly learned Santa Claus’ second home is Silverton. And with all the holiday appointments he has […]
By Brenna Wiegand Curiosity drew me to Mount Angel Towers to gather Christmas memories and advice from residents for getting into the holiday spirit. One idea is to join them in welcoming Victorian Era Christmas Carolers to the Towers for a performance Thurday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. It’s free. Jane Orange Harper, 85 It was Christmas 1979. My husband and […]
From the Hazelnut Festival in Mount Angel to Santa’s Workshop at The Oregon Garden, from the Christmas tree lighting in downtown Silverton to the Celebration of Families and the Angel of Hope gathering, December is a time of year when what it means to be a community comes forth. Photos by Kristine Thomas and Jim Kinghorn
Clear skies helped Silverton light up in style at the annual tree lighting ceremony during December’s First Friday festivities.
Santa’s magic lights the Silverton tree; Mt. Angel welcomes the holiday season; and Seven Brides launches Men’s Nights Out…
It’s very possible that Abigail Stutzman hasn’t seen many Christmas trees, if any, but her family has a backyard full of them at their Silverton home.
The magic of the holiday season is clearly reflected on the faces of people gathering for Silverton’s Christmas Tree Lighting as they watch Santa Claus lifted above the crowd on a fire truck ladder. He sprinkles magic fairy dust at the top of the tree to make it sparkle and officially start the holiday season.
By Linda Whitmore The tale of 2008 – the stock market is down, home foreclosures are up, the job market is soft. and times are just plain hard. Perhaps it “‘tis the season to be jolly” but parents are experiencing difficulties they never anticipated would happen in their lifetime. Some are struggling, but they want to make the holidays […]
As it begins to look a lot like Christmas in Silverton and Mt. Angel, there’s plenty to do and see. Community events can be a great way to celebrate the holidays with friends and also a chance to make new acquaintances.
Silverton Wishlist, Autumn Market at Havenhill Lavender Farm, Christmas in Historic Silverton, Thanksgiving Wine Tour
