Otterbein residents in Cridersville came together Tuesday afternoon for their annual Christmas gala. The residents gathered around decorated tables for a homemade gourmet dinner. During dinner, there was also entertainment including the Jazz Coasters traveling out to Cridersville to perform various Christmas-themed tunes for residents. Many residents look forward to this event each year as it brings them all together to enjoy the Christmas season.
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The cold weather was very fitting for an annual Christmas tradition in Cridersville Monday night! The Cridersville Historical Society lit up their Christmas tree at the Daniel Bowsher Log Cabin. In addition to the tree lighting, people gathered around the small bonfire to sing Christmas carols while staying warm. There was plenty of hot chocolate and various Christmas cookies to enjoy, and even Father Christmas made an appearance. Through all the festive memories being made, the Cridersville Historical Society, not only celebrates the Christmas season, but also shows people what Christmas may have looked like in the 1830s when the Bowsher Family first lived in Shawnee Township.
Thousands of people flocked to Shawnee Township Saturday evening to kick off the Christmas season! Over 2,000 people came out to the "It's Roundabout Christmas!" A large and festively decorated Christmas tree was lit up at the Fort Amanda and Shawnee Road roundabout. Before the Christmas tree lighting, Shawnee Township Police escorted jolly ole' Santa Claus from The North Pole with the side of the street lined up of families welcoming in old Saint Nicholas' arrival. This is the first year of "It's Roundabout Christmas," and organizers say celebrating the holidays builds community bonding.