Hometown Holidays:  A Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Celebration of Peace and Joy,

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Get ready for a season filled with community engagement and festive spirit! The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is proud to present Hometown Holidays: A Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Celebration of Peace and Joy, presented by AdventHealth.

The festivities begin on Friday, November 21, with Oranges & Ornaments: A Festival of Trees at Heller Hall. Join us for a special cocktail reception where you can admire beautifully decorated trees and take part in a silent auction to bring a piece of holiday magic home.

This celebration is a testament to our commitment to enriching our community, with a lineup of special events designed to inspire and connect:

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- Home for the Holidays with Jim Crescitelli: Join us on December 11 for a special presentation curated by our very own Jim Crescitelli. This beloved tradition is a heartfelt look at the history and charm of our community.

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- Remembering Rosie O'Grady's with Rick Kilby: On December 13, immerse yourself in the rich holiday history and fun memories of the 80s and 90s that downtown Orlando gave to us all. Go back in time with this wonderful presentation by local historian Rick Kilby.

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- Holiday Magic: Marvel at the beautifully decorated trees at the entrance of Main Street, a special holiday display curated by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation  

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- All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914: We conclude our celebrations with a powerful and moving production by Opera Orlando, a story of peace and humanity at the Theatre on Plant on December 20 and 21.​

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Join us this holiday season and make new memories with us.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation as we continue to engage and enrich our community, celebrating the traditions that make our city so special.