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Friday, December 12, 2025

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Elkhorn Village Christmas Light Up, Dec. 6, was a full day and despite cold temperatures the many events brought out good crowds, starting with a Christmas themed kids’ craft workshop at the library led by Tamara Bajus. For this event the rule of silence was put aside as the library was filled with laughter from children and parents.

Walking down the street to the Legion Hall, hot soup and sandwiches were available to warm you up and visit with friends and neighbors. The turnout was so good that the basement had to be opened up for the overflow.

As the lunch crew departed, holiday arts and craft vendors set up for an afternoon sale that would include baked treats, fabric art items and decor items with seasonal themes. Among the crafters were young people carrying on the crafting traditions.

Back at the library Mrs. Santa Claus arrived in her bright red dress trimmed with white fur, to read Christmas stories to the children, with pauses to ask the children about their Christmas wishes and dreams. Her Christmas outfit and attitude added to the magic of the Christmas season for children and maybe for a few adults as well.

Back down the street at the Memory Tree site, Mr. and Mrs. Plett from Kola, were hitching up a beautiful team of black percherons for wagon rides around the village to see the Christmas sites.

As they drove by me there were smiles on the faces of passengers who were well bundled up, as the team clomped along.  

Over at the Elks Hall a full house of young and old to played turkey Bingo with lots of the Elks’ popular popcorn for everyone.

The event was put on by the Elkhorn Figure Skating club, who were pleased with the community support.

I almost forgot about Santa Claus who was busy up at the community rink, skating with the children and a few adults on an ice surface that looked like glass and was a challenge for me to shuffle along to get some pictures of Santa and friends!

During the day, local shops and businesses had special sales events, while the Co-op grocery store had sample displays of Christmas food treats and holiday beverages. 

As dusk fell there was a blazing bonfire at the Memory Tree site for the official lighting ceremony by Elkhorn and Area Foundation. Chair person, Marcy Rowan, in a brief speech, welcomed everyone and thanked all for the support of the Foundation. She thanked many willing volunteers that ensure lasting support for local projects and initiatives for generations to come. She closed by saying, "Your generosity makes a real difference and we are deeply grateful."  

With that the lights were turned on with cheers from the crowd. The Light Up Parade followed with many brightly colored floats from area businesses and families - enjoyed very much by cheering children along the parade route.

For the next few weeks the lights of the tree will shine in the night to remind us of the reason for the season, to remember those who have left us and those that are near us that we love. But please take a moment to remember all those Canadian military personnel serving far from home and family during this season of joy. Best of the season to all of you!

Elkhorn celebrates Christmas light up

By Ed James