To the Editor:

Altamont Community Tradition will host the 17th annual Victorian Holidays Celebration on Dec. 8 and 9. This festive family tradition attracts visitors from across the Capital Region to our village.

Events kick off on Saturday at 7 p.m. with a wine and cheese party at the Masonic Hall for village residents, compliments of ACT. Guests will be able to vote on their favorite holiday tree and bid on fabulous decorated wreaths.

Sunday’s events run from noon to 5 p.m. and include the Festival of Trees and Wreath Auction, the Living Nativity, and lots of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the village, including wine tastings, food, crafts for kids, bonfires, games, a treasure hunt, music, and storytelling.

The popular Winter Market features artisan crafts, local brews, and festive food in a number of village locations. Many village businesses will open regular hours with some hosting special events.

This year’s Holiday House Tour will feature six lovingly decorated traditional homes within the village. House tours are $10 with trolley transportation included. Proceeds from the house tours will support Altamont community and historic projects.

At 5 p.m., Santa arrives on the train at the beautifully restored Victorian train station on Main Street with gifts and photo opportunities for kids.

For more information visit www.altamontcommunitytradition.org or our facebook page: facebook.com/AltamontCommunityTradition.

As usual, we expect to enliven the village in anticipation of the holidays!

Laura Shore

Vice President

Altamont Victorian Holidays