The Shelter House, reported to be among the oldest continuously inhabited log homes in the Lehigh Valley, gave visitors the opportunity to experience Christmas as early pioneers and settlers in Emmaus did as part of Old-Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus activities throughout the borough Dec. 3. RIGHT: Kat Montalbano shows a decoration she crafted at The Shelter House, 601 S. Fourth St., Emmaus, during Old-Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus Dec. 3. Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand

Fresh greenery is used to festively decorate The Shelter House Dec. 3.