Five life-sized settings show turn-of-the-century Christmas customs which originated in Pennsylvania. See Belschnickle, the PA Dutch version of Santa Claus, visiting a log farm kitchen. Marvel over a Pennsylvania Christmas Garden of the 1890's, and see a parlor with three walls decorated with a bower of evergreen branches. Walk by the old-time confectionery, and view a re-creation of the very first publicly-documented decorated Christmas tree.

How do the Amish observe Christmas? With reverent simplicity. See our life-sized Amish figures and read of the Amish Christmas celebrations which focus on their faith and their families.