An all-day event with music, story-time activities, a gingerbread house decorating contest, chestnuts roasting in the courthouse yard, traditional window decorations around town and a live nativity scene. Desserts, snacks and a chili supper can be found at local churches.

2008 Schedule (The letter next to the time is a locator on the map below) A 1 p.m. Christmas Tea with food and refreshments at the Jailer's Home, 120 West Main Street   1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Victorian Christmas Carolers B 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Trees displayed in an Open House at Kay Shankland's, 109 West Chestnut - She had 37 in 2007! C 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ornament Decorating for children sponsored by the Courthouse Square Arts Guild at the Neal Welcome Center, 108 West Main Street D 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Decorated Gingerbread House Contest at The Corner Studio (Home of the Courthouse Square Arts Guild), 107 Main Street C 3 p.m. Puppet Show for children at the Neal Welcome Center C 3:30 p.m. Ms. Santa Claus will have a story and cookies for children at the Neal Welcome Center E 4 p.m. Chili Supper at the Carlisle Christian Church, 242 Locust Street F 4 p.m. Fish & Frog Legs Dinner at Garrett's Family Restaurant, 215 North Broadway   6 p.m. The Christmas Parade with Santa Claus on Main Street E Following the parade "A Walk Through Bethlehem" Live Nativity at the Carlisle Christian Church   7 p.m. Have your picture taken with Santa SOURCES: Cooperative Extension Service newsletter and The Carlisle Mercury newspaper

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Voted one of Kentucky’s top ten events for 2004, patrons will dine from a delicious all you can eat buffet featuring Kentucky State Park favorites as well as a dessert buffet. Afterwards, be treated to world-class entertainment! Packages available including lodge accommodations. Limited Availability!