# Saint Lucia: A Swedish Holiday Tea at the Colonel Palmer House

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 (+1 more date) · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Ages: Ages 5 & Up
- Price: Fee: R $45/ NR $59
- Organizer: Crystal Lake Park District
- Official page: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

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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