The Strawberry Hill Fiddlers performing at the Old Dutch Church. (Photos by Phyllis McCabe)
As Bing Crosby sang “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas,” Kingston was decked out this year in splendor. People had so many craft markets from which to choose the perfect gift, Santa appeared all over town with even sightings of his reindeer, there were plays, dances and movies to warm your heart and singing that would put even Scrooge in the holiday mood!
Members of the Shinbone Alley Stilt Band entertained during the Snowflake Festival.
Here are just a few snapshots that occurred this month. We hope your holiday is filled with good tidings and goodwill to your neighbors far and near. As Tiny Tim from A Christmas Carol said, “God bless everyone.”
Members of the Mendelssohn Club of Kingston.The Mendelssohn Club of Kingston with the Kingston High School Choir and Brass Ensemble at the Old Dutch Church.Santa is having his photo taken with Lily the hen, owned by Dawn Ellsworth of Port Ewen, as a fundraiser for the SPCA.Felter Bethany Nohlgren of Red Hook with her gnomes at a craft market.The dance scene in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” performed by Ulster Dance Company.Indigo King, age 9, is a member of the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers playing at the Old Dutch Church.Maskmaker Annaliese Grant, age 18 of Kingston, is the wolf of Wall Street.Horse-drawn carriage rides were offered during the uptown Snowflake Festival.A chorus line of snowmen for sale at Exit 19.Jaxon Verney, age 3 of Hurley, enjoying the festivities.Scrooge and Tiny Tim performed by Ulster Dance Company.
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