NEWBURYPORT – Central Congregational Church’s annual “It’s a Holly Jolly Christmas Fair” takes place on Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The fair is a fun holiday shopping experience with an extensive raffle of 60 baskets; Jewelry and Accessory Wonderland; Fresh Wreath Kits available in six styles; Country Store with unique handmade items including beautiful placemats and pillows made by an Afghan artisan; Youth Fun! Room featuring face painting and a “Kids-Only Shopping Table,” where children can shop for wrapped and ready-to-go nominally priced gifts for family and friends; Sweet Shoppe for baked goods and candies, and the Cookie Walk, including gluten-free varieties this year. Lunch is also available for dine-in or take-out with reasonably priced fresh fish chowder, homemade baked beans, and sandwiches.
In addition, for Invitation Night on Friday, December 6th from 6 to 8 p.m., the church invites folks to get first dibs in the stunning Jewelry and Accessory Wonderland and can be among the first to preview and buy raffle tickets for the 60 uniquely themed gift baskets. The basket choices range from a pool party for 20 people, an electric motor scooter, a BMX bike, a four-hour fishing trip, to a tabletop pizza oven with all the pizza-making fixings.
“Central Church has enjoyed hosting an annual Christmas fair for over 100 years,” said Tracy Shaw, Christmas fair committee member. “The in-person fair is the perfect opportunity for all ages to get into the holiday spirit, see old friends and meet some new ones!”
Shaw continued, “We realize that some folks prefer doing their shopping online, so that option is available for wreath kits and basket raffle entries. Fresh wreaths and decoration kits can be ordered at www.cc-decor.com until Dec 2 at 5 p.m and basket raffle tickets can be purchased until December 7 at 11 a.m. at www.cc-baskets.com. Whether in-person or online our goal is to spread holiday cheer and offer a warm, welcoming, and joyful experience for all.”
Central Congregational Church is located at 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. For more information, call 978-465-0533 or email info@centralnewburyport.org. ♦
