Anthracite Heritage Museum slates Ukrainian Christmas program

SCRANTON, Pa. - A celebration of Ukrainian customs and traditions will be featured in a program titled "A Ukrainian Christmas: St. Nicholas Visits the Children" at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum in McDade Park on Sunday, November 25 at 2-4 p.m.

The program, jointly sponsored by the museum and the Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, will include the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble performing a Ukrainian child's fairytale and traditional Christmas songs both in English and Ukrainian. A highlight of the afternoon will be a visit by St. Nicholas, dressed in his impressive vestments. St. Nicholas will present children age 12 and under with an old-fashioned Christmas treat.

At the conclusion of the program, refreshments will be served.

Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Reserved tickets may be purchased at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, or from the Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Admission price is $2 for children 12 years and under, $3 for senior citizens, $4 for all others. The Price includes admission to museum exhibits.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue in Scranton (Exits 182 or 191 B off I-81, and Exit 38 off I-476). The museum is open year-round Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is charged. Call the museum at (570) 963-4804 for more information.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, November 4, 2001, No. 44, Vol. LXIX

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