Holiday decorations, Santa greeting us everywhere, music, the hustle of shoppers rushing about tell us Christmas will soon be here.

Some decorations are rather modern. Some date back to ancient times. Mistletoe was a sign of peace rather than romance in Roman times.

Centuries later in England, it was hung over doorways. Anyone entering was greeted with a handshake or a kiss.

You are invited to come to the Lock Ridge Historical Society, Church and Franklin streets 7 p.m. Dec. 14 for an old-fashioned Christmas show. Fred Fritch will recite "Twas The Night Before Christmas" in Pennsylvania Dutch. The children will sing "Let It Go." There is no admission fee. Donations will be collected with proceeds going to fund food baskets for Alburtis families.

There is no Camp Fire Girls hoagie sale in January.

The borough office will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1, 2015.

The Alburtis Senior Citizens will meet noon Dec. 17 at The Church of the Good Shepherd UCC, Penn Avenue and Quarry Road.

Call Doris at 610-966-3653 for information about the upcoming trips Jan. 22, 2015, to the casino in Harrisburg; the second one Feb. 11 and 12, 2015 to Atlantic City.

Friday night bingo games are held at the community center, at Second and Walnut streets. Doors open 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Players must be 18 or older or accompanied by an adult.

The community center is available to rent for activities. Call 610-966-2954 or visit www.aacconline.org.

News for the Jan. 14, 2015, column must be received by Jan. 7, 2015.

Merry Christmas to all and a happy and blessed 2015.