Date: 1/2/2022

Subject: Merry & Bright at My Old Kentucky Home Nov. 19 - Jan. 2

Message: Guides in Victorian hoop skirts and gentleman in tailcoats sing the song “My Old Kentucky Home,” on your tour of Kentucky’s most famous landmark decorated for Christmas, My Old Kentucky Home! The mansion is adorned and decorated with six beautiful 12′ tall Christmas trees, each with a unique Kentucky theme, including the Commonwealth Tree, Meadows in the Bloom, Birds Make Music All the Day, & more! Garlands, mistletoe & stockings full of toys! Experience the traditional, and sometimes odd, Christmas customs of the Victorian era at My Old Kentucky Home! Learn the origins of the Christmas tree, how mistletoe became famous for exchanging kisses, the tradition of the yule log, the history of the Christmas pickle, the legends of Father Christmas and Santa Claus, and the bizarre Victorian traditions including Krampus who punished bad children. This highly interesting tour isn’t one you want to miss and it’s great for the whole family! Tours are available every hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Last Tour begins at 4 p.m.). For more information visit www.visitmyoldkyhome.com or call 502-348-3502. 501 E. Stephen Foster. (CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)

Added By: Bardstown Tourism on 8/11/2021 2:04:57 PM