While the complexities of the Christmas season could anxiety persons these days, there was a simpler time above 100 decades ago.

Back again in the late 1800s, Xmas shared quite a few of the very same traditions of now. But Santa appeared differently, usually skinny much too.

For the up coming two Sundays from 1-4 p.m. ($5 for every man or woman, underneath age a few no cost), the Lyons Historical Farm will rejoice Xmas, the previous-fashioned way. Lisa Wolancevich, of the Kendall County Historic Culture, tells of the different situations. 

Christmas did have a diverse this means around a century ago.

In Kendall County for a long time, Johanna Byram says women’s church teams produced Christmas dazzling.

Still 1 party on Sunday at the Lyons Farm on route 71 will continue being the exact same, jolly ole Santa Claus will be earning an look, the place mom and dad can take loved ones pictures.  Oh, and cookies will be available…before Santa gets in line.

You can listen to Mark Harrington’s radio story by clicking below: