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December
Saturday, December 12
Bison Feeding:
7:00-8:30 a.m., Fee: $2 per adult, $1 per child, $5 per family, Members Free
Our own Lords Park is the home of one of North America's most magnificent animals - the American Bison. Help feed the bison, as well as the deer and elk, while sipping hot chocolate provided by the Museum. Discover amazing facts and learn about the care needed to keep the animals happy and healthy.
Meet at the Elgin Public Museum at 7:00 a.m. for a brief introduction to the animals, then walk together down to the zoo. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Registration required and space is limited; please call (847) 741-6655.
P.A.W.S. - `Tis the Season - Celebration: Touching on Traditions
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Fee $10, Members $8
Children ages 3-7 and their caregivers are welcome to the “Touching on Traditions” Exhibition at the Lords Park Pavilion for the final P.A.W.S. installment of 2008. Explore the rich winter traditions from all over the world of the people who made Elgin their home. Registration required. Please register by December 5th.
¡Feliz Navidad!: Holiday Decorations from Spanish Speaking Countries
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Free with admission
The best part of all winter holiday traditions is the decorations! Why are grapes important Christmas decorations in Spanish households? View the homemade Guatemalan nativity scene that can fill an entire room! Learn about these traditions from Judson University's Christine Starzynski, then try your hand at creating a Mexican Ojo de Dios, or God's Eye, for your own home.
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Sunday, December 20
Ancient Cultural Traditions and the Solstice
6:30 - 8:00 pm, Fee: $5, $3 Members
The Winter Solstice is a dark time of year - the darkest here in the northern hemisphere. Humans have replaced the 12 hours of darkness with lights and festivals since ancient times in the northern hemisphere. The Celtic people of Ireland and many other cultures chose the solstice as a time to celebrate the seasons.
Solstice is usually celebrated by fires, lights, family and community gatherings. The cycle of nature is the ultimate celebration. The Elgin Public Museum invites you to hear about long gone cultures and the astronomical significance of the winter solstice. Learn about the druid Oak King and the Holly Queen and watch the Yule log be burned in a glowing campfire. Learn about the significance of the harvest and wildlife to the ancient peoples.
Drink warm cider and enjoy campfire treats. We will begin our activities at the Museum building. Join us on Sunday, Dec.20 at 6:30 p.m. Treats included!
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