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Winter in the Village launched with official lighting ceremony
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For the first time MHV hosted a lighting ceremony on Dec. 6, offering guests hotdogs, wagon rides, kids crafts, hot chocolate and a countdown to the lighting. Winter in the Village runs until the end of February with many of the same events offered on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
GREG VANDERMEULEN THE CARILLON
Carolers kept the crowd on the village Main Street warm with their Christmas cheer. GREG VANDERMEULEN THE CARILLON
Guests braved the cold to take part in the countdown. GREG VANDERMEULEN THE CARILLON
Visitors took the opportunity to pose with the newly lit up street at the Mennonite Heritage Village as they launched Winter in the Village. For the first time MHV hosted a lighting ceremony on Dec. 6, offering guests hotdogs, wagon rides, kids crafts, hot chocolate and a countdown to the lighting. Winter in the Village runs until the end of February with many of the same events offered on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. GREG VANDERMEULEN THE CARILLON
A winter wonderland is now available for those who would like to see the museum in a different light. GREG VANDERMEULEN THE CARILLON
A winter wonderland is now available for those who would like to see the museum in a different light.