Julian Country Christmas

When: November 26, 2011 thru early January 2012
Where: Main Street and surrounding area
Julian, CA (map)
Phone: (760) 765-1857
More info: Events website

Julian Country Christmas will celebrate the holiday season from thanksgiving weekend through early January. Downtown shops willl be decked out in holiday decor and offer one-of-a-kind gifts.

The celebration will have several activites, including the following:

Country Christmas Tree Lighting

Kicking off the holiday celebration is the annual tree lighting. Festivities include Christmas carols sung by local vocalists and Santa arrives aboard a fire engine just before 6, when the tree is lit. This event draws 100s of people each year.
When: November 26, 2011
Time:
Vocalists: 4 to 6pm
Santa, just before 6pm
Tree lighting 6pm
Where: 2811 Washington Street,
Pioneer Park, next to Pioneer Museum (map)

Victorian Christmas Teas

Julian Tea and Cottage Arts will give tea parties throughout much of December. The tea and lunch menu includes finger sandwiches, soups, salad, scones, breads, and desserts and of course a pot of tea. Call 866/765-0832 for reservations (which are required).
Where: 2124 Third Street (map)
Phone: (866) 765-0832

A Christmas Carol

The Julian Stage Company will give several performances throughout December of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The play is adapted and directed by Don Winslow, and features local kids in key roles.
When: Evening performances (7 P.M.): Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 2011. Matinee performances (1:30 P.M.) Dec. 11, 18, 19, 2011.
Admission: Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Credit cards accepted with 5% surcharge. Reserve early--last year sold out!
Where: Town Hall, 2129 Main Street (map)
Phone: (760) 765-3789
More info: Event website

Doves & Desperados

Comical skits of Julian history will be performed by Doves & Desperados, Julian’s own re-enactment group.
When: Every Sunday of the year,
(weather permitting)
Time: 1pm, 2pm and 3pm performances
Where: 2202 Main Street
(Stage area is between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli) (map)
Phone: (760) 765-1857

Living Nativity

The re-enactment of the Navity is staged by locals at the Cider Mill on Main Street, on Saturdays, throughout the season celebration.
When: December 3-10-17, 2011. 5pm
Where: Cider Mill on 2103 Main Street (map)
Phone: (760) 765-1857

Handel’s Messiah

Julian Community Choir will perform Handel's Messiah.
When: December 18, 2011, 7pm
Where: Town Hall, 2129 Main Street (map)
Phone: (760) 765-1857

Holiday Home Tour

A tour of country homes in the Julian area. The event is sponsored by the Julian Woman's Club. Transportation is provided by the club members.
Where: Departs from Julian Community United Methodist Church
2898 California 78 (map)
When: December 9, 2011, 9am and 1pm
Price: $20: Tickets are available at Julian Tea and Cottage Arts, 2124 3rd Street, Julian.
Phone: (760) 765-3647

Breakfast with Santa at the Pine Hills Lodge

Enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas Brunch every Sunday in December. Santa will only be at the Lodge on the 12th.
When:
Brunch served every Sunday in December 2011 from 9am - 2pm
Brunch with Santa on December 12, 2011,
9am - 2pm
Where: Pine Hills Lodge
2960 La Posada Way (map)
Price: $15.95 Adults, $10.95 Children 10 & under, $5 for a High Chair, Please Call for Reservations
Phone: (760) 765-1100
More info: Website