Every building seemed to have something holiday-themed going on. My daughter was eager to decorate and eat a sugar cookie. The reindeer were certainly happy with the special reindeer food she concocted. She also helped make some traditional Springerle cookies. (We even left with the recipe--maybe I should whip it out?) We made a visit to the farmhouse to take in the smells of traditional German food and to sing carols. We watched a toy maker whittle some toys. Then, we took a haywagon shuttle to the Merkle cabin. The cabin greeted us with more holiday cheer. Mini-Mel made a pine cone ornament and met Father Christmas by the fire. Fun and holiday cheer all over!This event is one that just gives you that warm fuzzy feeling and is a great way to kickoff the holiday season. Christmas in the Valley will be held from 12:00PM-4:00PM on Dec. 1 & 2. The farm is located at 201 S. Plum Grove Rd. in Schaumburg. Admission is $2 pp, $8 per family 6 or fewer, $2 each additional person. The weather looks to be warm this year--in the 50's and partly cloudy. Sounds like a great day to get out there and have some holiday fun!
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Thanks for visiting me over at RetroGirl blog. We just recently moved away from McHenry County IL and miss some of the fun events like this kind of stuff. I have to admit - I really don't miss the snow though. It was way too much for me. I am enjoying the lack of snow so far this season where we live now. Great blog - will have to check out more!
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