Scranton museum to feature Ukrainian Christmas customs

SCRANTON, Pa. - A celebration of Ukrainian customs and traditions will be featured in the program "A Ukrainian Christmas: St. Nicholas Visits the Children" at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum in McDade Park, on Sunday, December 1, 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. St. Nicholas will be available to visit with the children (i.e., photo opportunity) 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: $2, children age 12 years and under; $3, senior citizens, $4, all others. Price includes admission to museum exhibits.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, in Scranton (Exits 182 or 191B off I-81 and Exit 122 from I-476). The museum is open year-round Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Admission is charged. Call the Anthracite Heritage Museum at (570) 963-4804 for more information.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, November 17, 2002, No. 46, Vol. LXX

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