Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

40th ANNIVERSARY: The East Hills Moravian Church opens its 40th annual Christmas putz and displays for the public to view Nov. 28 to Dec. 22 in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Putz showings are Wednesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Walk-ins to view the putz are welcome and appreciated. Group showings are available for reservation by contacting Nancy Costa at 610-442-6056 or nancyecosta@gmail.com. The putz, church and parking lot are ADA accessible. Face masks must be worn inside the church building due to current covid-19 policies of the congregation and of the Moravian Church.

An annual tradition that began at East Hills in 1981, the putz tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ with various Nativity figures and buildings for each scene in the story, complete with lighted scenes, a description of events in the birth and life of Jesus from each of the gospel accounts, music, moss, and running water. The putz also features an account of the founding of Bethlehem, PA, and the tradition of building the putz in Moravian churches and homes. The East Hills putz has been a church-wide outreach to the community because of Rev. Carol Dague, a retired Moravian pastor who had organized the project as a project for her classes while attending seminary. Rev. Dague wrote and recorded the original scripts and chose the appropriate background music for each scene of the putz, and her original recordings of the scripts are still in use today.

HOTEL GUIDED TOUR: Christmas at Hotel Bethlehem. Free self guided tour seven days a week through December; reservations required. 437 Main St. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/hotel-bethlehem-self-guided-christmas-tour-reservations-required-tickets-121540427691 for availability. 35,000 Christmas lights, Christmas trees, 36 wreaths, six seven-foot toy soldiers, two life size nutcrackers and a gingerbread house modeled after the hotel.

FREE TIME AT CHRISTKINDLMARKT: The popular annual holiday market, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem presented by Univest Financial®, will return for its 29th year through Sun., Dec. 19. Every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., there will be free entry, thanks to the generosity of ArtsQuest’s partner T-Mobile.

To December 26

Christmas City Stroll Outdoor Walking Tour with certified guide in period dress and including two National Historic Landmarks. Fridays through through Dec. 1; Thursdays through Sundays Dec. 2 through 19; Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday December 22, 23, and 26 at 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. Special combination offers and discounts available in the HBMS online store.

To January 9

Holiday Putz Trail, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Traditional Moravian settings of the Nativity used around Christmas. Putz is a German term for decorate or embellish. This year’s miniatures feature hand-crafted models of Moravian Landmark District buildings. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Single and multi-site passes, combination offers and discounts available. Putz displays included in a Trees of Historic Bethlehem pass. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/holiday-putz-trail/ for days, hours, tickets and more information.

Trees of Historic Bethlehem, 26 trees; five historic sites, each decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club to reference a classic holiday movie including favorites such as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Grinch,” and “A Christmas Carol.” 11 am to 6 pm. Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 9, 2022. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, Single Sisters House, Luckenbach Mill and 1810 Goundie House. For single, multi-site passes, combination offers and discounts, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/christmas/activities/

Friday, November 26

The Star & Candle Shoppe opens, 10 a.m., lower level of the C. E. building, Central Moravian Church. Traditional Moravian crafts, beeswax candles, folded paper stars; glass sculpture, Scandinavian woven ornaments, California Baskets, Robbie’s ginger cookies

Registration deadline closes at noon for Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites Nov. 27 Turkey Trot 5K. Runners or competitive walkers and 1.7 mile Fun Walk, Bib Pick Up: 2 to 7 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Information, online registration (closes at noon today): visit https://historicbethlehem.org/turkey-trot-5k/

To Friday, November 26

Gingerbread Friends contest: return decorated Gingerbread Friend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22 through 26 at the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W. Broad St. Gingerbread friends will be displayed throughout the area where the Christmas Huts are located on Main Street, down the pathway leading into the Colonial Industrial Quarter, from Dec.1 through 21. Information, orders: visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/gingerbread-games/

Saturday, November 27

Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites Turkey Trot 5K Runners or competitive walkers and 1.7 mile Fun Walk, Colonial Industrial Quarter. Bib Pick Up: Between 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., 459 Old York Road. Information, online registration (closes at noon Nov. 26): visit https://historicbethlehem.org/turkey-trot-5k/

The Grinch Meets the Cookie Monsters! Children will make the cookies that Santa loves. Listen to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Meet the Grinch. Ages three and up. 10 a.m. to noon. Reading Room at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. Must register; email lvcops-n-kids@att.net or call 610-861-5526. General information: visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; 12 and under free. For additional dates and information, visit www.bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.

Monday, November 29

Deadline for1758 Moravian Sun Inn Holiday party. Cost. 6 to 8 p.m. 564 Main St. Registration deadline: Nov. 29. For information, visit https://suninnbethlehem.org/event/sun-inn-holiday-party/

Tuesday, November 30 to Friday, December 17

Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association annual Craft Fair on line. 45 plus crafters. Hand-crafted items, seasonal goods, jewelry, wood decor, accessories, pet treats, gourmet chocolates, foods, more. Visit www.northampton.edu/virtualcraftfair

Wednesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 23

Virtual live advent calendar, 5:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 23. Outside of Goundie House door, 501 Main St. In partnership with the Downtown Bethlehem Association. Visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/ or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem/ or www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2812686609054374

Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 5

Huts on Main 2020, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street, Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

Colonial Industrial Quarter shopping, putz, art, photo ops, live music, food trucks, winter bar, family activities, illuminations. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Information, tickets: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/2020-christmas-in-the-quarter/?utm_source=HBMS&;utm_medium=CITQ%20Ticket%20Page&utm_campaign=CITQ

Friday, December 3

A Very Merry First Friday, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Walk the Christmas Tree Trail. Bring an unwrapped gift for a child in need. Live music venues, hours vary: F&A Grog House, Dinkey’s Ice Cream Parlor, Five Maidens Cider House, Colony Meadery SouthSide are gift drop-off points. For information, visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/a-very-merry-first-friday-december-2021/

Saturday, December 4

Annual Christmas Bazaar, pierogi and bake sale, ethnic foods, homemade baked goods, holiday shopping. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Call 610-867-0402.

29th snnual Historic Bethlehem Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites Holiday Dinner and Auction. Live, silent auctions featuring original works of art. Limited to 50 percent in person occupancy. Guests to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend in-person. ArtsQuest Center, SteelStacks,101 Founders Way.

Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; 12 and under free. For additional dates and information, visit www.bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591

LEPOCO Peace Center’s Holiday Open House and Peace Boutique, 1 to 4 p.m., 705 W. Broad St., Bethlehem – LEPOCO entrance is in the back of the building. Fair trade crafts and food from around the world through SERRV; peace buttons and stickers; notecards and holiday greetings, 2022 calendars; and locally handmade bags with slogans. It is expected that all attendees will be masked and vaccinated.

Sunday, December 5

Winter Concert of The Bel Canto Youth Chorus, Christmas music and conveys messages of Peace and Unity. 4 p.m. St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church, 617 E. Fourth St. Information, tickets: www. https://bach.org/event/2021-bel-canto-youth-chorus-winter-concert/

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