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A rotating gif of four images: The illuminated exterior of a historic building, a group of children sitting in front of a woman dressed as Mrs. Claus, a plate of holiday cookies and a cup of tea, and a group of children making crafts.

Learn to make holiday ornaments out of recycled materials.

Photos provided by Shaker Village KY

Over the river and through the woods to Shaker Village we go.

Just 40 minutes from Lexington sits a cozy historic village full of holiday charm.

From ornament crafting workshops and cookie decorating to afternoon tea with Mrs. Claus and evenings illuminated with cheer, experience a traditional Shaker Christmas in America.

Explore the full event calendar and start planning new holiday traditions for your family at Kentucky’s largest National Historic Landmark.

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