Emmaus hosts its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Dec. 4 on the Triangle and various venues throughout the borough. The Triangle event features live reindeer; kids’ activities 4-7 p.m.; a Cheers Drinking Trail noon to 5 p.m.; visits with Olaf, Anna and Elsa; hayrides; musical performances; a mistletoe kissing booth and photos with Santa. The tree lighting will be 6 p.m.

South Fourth Street and Main Street parking areas will be closed 2 to 9 p.m. For information, email Ashley at ashleyl@lehighvalleychamber.org.

The library is hosting Christmas crafting all day Dec. 4 for children and families to decorate their home and the Christmas tree on the Triangle. Create one item to keep and another to hang on the borough tree. For information, visit the Emmaus Public Library or call 610-965-9284.

The Friends of the 1803 House invite you to their Old Fashioned Christmas at the historical house, 55 S. Keystone Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Visitors will experience a fire in the open hearth and view an apple cobbler baking. Walk through a house decorated with a Christmas tree adorned with Colonial decorations, window sills decorated by members of the Emmaus Garden Club and Douglas fir-decorated-holiday wreaths throughout. The wreaths are for sale to visitors to take home to decorate. There will be ornament crafting for the children, a “Very Merrie Wine Pull,” (donate to the 1803 House and take home a bottle of wine) and other holiday items for sale. See the scale models of Emmaus historical sites by Andre Fatula. There will be holiday tours of the house. For information, visit www.1803house.org.

The Knauss Homestead Society will host an open house for Old Fashioned Christmas 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knauss Homestead, 152 E. Main St. (Go to the rear or the Cintas parking lot and the house and barn will be visible). The house, where one of Emmaus’ Founding Fathers lived, will be decorated in the 1777-period. The members will be serving Moravian sugar cakes with hot chocolate. Children will be able to make a Christmas tree ornament to be placed on the children’s tree on the Emmaus Triangle Park that afternoon. For information, visit www.knausshomestead.org or Facebook.

The Shelter House, 601 S. Fourth St., will be open noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 during Emmaus’ Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. The children are invited to make decorations for the children’s tree on the Triangle. The members will be serving warm cider and home baked cookies. Please wear masks if you haven’t received immunization protection.

The Emmaus Historical Society’s Museum, 218 Main St., Emmaus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Stop by for a visit and learn more about the history of this community and see some of their beautiful, vintage Christmas decorations. Member meetings and programs are still on hold until further notice.

The Quarantettes Plus One will offer a seasonal concert once again noon Dec. 5 on the porch of the Emmaus Historical Society museum. Come enjoy a little music while taking a stroll in downtown Emmaus.

The society has scheduled the first three bus trips for 2022. Join the fun March 15 for “Sherlock Returns” and May 24 for “I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse,” both at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse and Aug. 16 for “David” at Sight & Sound Theater. Call Nancy at 610-967-5715 for more information and to sign up.

The society’s fundraising committee is accepting donations for next year’s community yard sale. Call to schedule a time to drop off items. Sorry, but clothing or upholstered furniture are not accepted.

The society’s museum committee appreciates all donations of memorabilia that came from, was used or enjoyed by, those in Emaus/Emmaus. The society is interested in vintage items, especially holiday decorations. Also, they are currently looking for copies of the Emmaus High School newspapers from the 1970s to present. Wondering if what you have is what they want? Call the office at 610-966-6591.

The month of November is the beginning of the historical society’s membership drive for 2022. If interested in joining or giving a gift of membership, stop by on Saturdays, call or visit www.emmaushistoricalsociety.org to complete an online form and make payment.

Also, the holidays are around the corner so don’t forget to support the Emmaus Historical Society through Amazon Smile when placing your next order on Amazon.

Stay informed about all Emmaus Historical Society happenings by visiting its website, emmaushistoricalsociety.org, or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

The museum will be closed both Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Please be sure to stop at the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library’s annual book sale 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the library, 11 E. Main St. For information, call 610-965-9284. There are plenty of holiday gift ideas at the sale. Items available will include recent fiction and non-fiction books, holiday cookbooks and craft books, puzzles, music CDs and movie DVDS. Also, Dan Schantz Monthly Madness cards. Refreshments will be available. Purchases are by cash or check only. Masks are required. The library is closed during this event.

Emmaus Public Library, will be offering last minute gift wrapping 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Bring a handful of small to medium gifts to be wrapped and they will supply the paper, bows and tape. Drop in, for all ages. Adult supervision is required.

Other programs offered in December: Pennie Info Webinar, noon Dec. 2; Emmaus Creatives Connection, 1 p.m. Dec. 9; Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14; Find Your Ancestors, 5 p.m. Dec. 15. For information about these and other programs, visit emmauspl@cliu.org or follow the library on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. Be sure to stop by Dec. 30 (all day) to pick up a New Year Planning Kit to help you make this New Year your most organized yet.

The library will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 for the holidays.

Emmaus Farmers Market on the Triangle’s regular schedule ends in November. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Sunday in December through April. For information, visit info@emmausmarket.com.

Curbside leaf collection continues through Dec. 10. The compost center on Kline’s Lane is open until Dec. 4.

Emmaus Borough Council meets 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20 in council chambers, borough hall, 28 S. Fourth St. The offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 31 for the holidays. For information, visit borough.emmaus.pa.us.

The Emmaus Youth Association, a nonprofit organization run by volunteers, is in need of new volunteers to step up and fill some vacant positions. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming more involved, message, vp@eyasports.org.

Please send your submissions for this column by Dec. 15. My best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.