Published December 07. 2021 10:58PM
The Southside Arts District kicked off the holiday season Nov. 27 by bringing back the Christmas Tree Trail that started last year during the pandemic. The trail consists of over 20 merchants of the Southside Arts District that have decorated Christmas tress at their establishments. Patrons can vote for their favorite Christmas tree for the chance to win a $100 gift card to the merchant winner.
The winner will be announced Dec. 18 via Southside Arts District Facebook page.
The main attraction of the evening was a group of students from the Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University MFA who performed “A Christmassy Christmas in the Christmas City” for an excited audience that watched in the cold. To warm up the crowd, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies were provided courtesy of Roasted Bethlehem.
The performance was followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree on New Street. Various musical guest performed throughout the evening.
Press photos by the Lakisha Bonnell People of the community line up for hot chocolate and cookies compliments of Roasted Bethlehem. Vegan options were also offered by the restaurant. Coverage continues on A5.
Students from the Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University MFA warmed up the crowd informing everyone that the show was about to start soon.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LAKISHA BONNELL Students from the Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University MFA perform “A Christmassy Christmas in the Christmas City” outside the parking garage at 324 S. New St., where the cast acted out the story of Hanukkah. See page A4
Tree Trail People line the sidewalk to watch the 15-minute performance of “A Christmassy Christmas in the Christmas City,” put on by students from Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem.
Swing Time Dolls perform immediately after the lighting of the Christmas Tree at New Street.
New business for the Southside Arts District, Lara Bly Designs, showcases a white Christmas tree in the window.
For the second year in a row, The Flying V displays an upside-down Christmas tree outside the establishment on Third Street.
Taking a unique approach to decorating a Christmas tree, the Social Still on Third Street decorated a pyramid of barrels to create a tree.
