Saint Lucia: A Swedish Holiday Tea at the Colonel Palmer House
Sat, Dec 12Dec 12 – Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Colonel Palmer House660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014Directions
Ages 5 & Up
From $45Fee: R $45/ NR $59
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About this adventure
A family holiday tea in Crystal Lake's historic Colonel Palmer House celebrating the Swedish Saint Lucia customs behind many familiar Christmas traditions. Guests sample featured teas and traditional teatime food, explore exhibits placed throughout the house and enjoy live storytelling. Two-hour seatings on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12–13, 2–4 p.m.; for ages 5 and up, registration required. The tea is held in a historic house museum run by the Crystal Lake Park District, so it suits children who can sit for a tea service and enjoy stories.
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