Did you know how Saint Nick became known as Santa Claus?
| Happy Feast of St. Nicholas! Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas, whose life marked the beginning of the tradition of Santa Claus. Born in a small village in Asia Minor, Nicholas took to heart Jesus' gospel instruction to "sell what you have and give to the poor." He used his money to help the sick and needy, and became known for his generosity. On popular story about his service recounts the time he delivered money to the hearth of a poor family whose daughters were going to be sold into slavery to save them from such a fate - this account eventually leading to traditions of Santa Claus as the gift-giver we know today. Nicholas also was a bishop, and suffered much during the Roman persecution of Christianity, including imprisonment. He died in 343, and his feast is celebrated on December 6th, usually marked with the giving of presents. | | | | | | | |
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Come see the Nutcracker Drumline at the Nutcracker Village! Several local high school drum lines will perform together to bring a little Nutcracker Spirit to Steubenville. Join us Saturday, December 10th from 4-5pm. | | | | | |
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Victorian Candlelight Concert Featuring local band Faire May - join the Main Library for a special after hours candlelight concert! Journey back in time and learn traditional Victorian carols as well as some modern favorites on Saturday, December 10th from 5-7pm. | | | | | |
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Ride the Polar Express Hayride - everyone rides for free! Pick up is at The Children's Corner, 338 Market Street, every half hour between 6pm-8pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. | | | | | |
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On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 25 - January 1, stop by the Children's Corner at 338 Market Street, Steubenville, OH for a break from the cold. You can enjoy free facepainting, Christmas Crafts and games, pictures with Santa, and more! | | | | | |
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A NEW addition for 2022, vendors will be hosting an Advent Market on North 4th Street and in the Gluhwein Garden, 156 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH. The Advent Market will be open: Saturday, December 10, 2pm-8pm Saturday, December 17, 2pm-8pm Friday, December 23, 5pm-8pm Stop by to browse, or visit our website to learn more about becoming a vendor! | | | | | |
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Translating to "glow wine," the green space across from Leonardo's will be transformed into a Gluhwein Garden to offer warm drinks to everyone braving the cold. From 3pm - 8pm on Fridays and 1pm-8pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the Hidden Acres Winery will be providing wine. All proceeds go to the Steubenville Cultural Trust, a 501(c)3 responsible for the Nutcracker Village! | | | | | |
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Steubenville Courthouse Light & Sound Shows will be playing Friday and Saturday nights November 25 - December 17, from 5-9pm. | | | | | |
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The Great Nutcracker StoryWalk Join us for our Christmas StoryWalk on 4th Street! The StoryWalk is a family-friendly activity that takes you along a book-guided trail - or in this case, hunting for pages of the book around the nutcrackers! Pick up your Treasure Map at Leonardo's Coffeehouse (159 N. 4th Street) and if you finish the whole book, bring your map to the Main Library* at 407 S. 4th Street to get a free surprise!
*Main Library is closed on Sundays - you can collect a prize at Leonardo's Coffeehouse on Sundays | | | | | |
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Vote for Your Favorite Tree! You are invited to cast your vote for the best-decorated Christmas Tree throughout the Steubenville Nutcracker Village Season, at Drosselmeyer’s Nutcracker Shoppe, 155 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952. The final day to vote will be December 31st, 2022. | | | | | |
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The Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of needs. Setup crew, bus drivers, tour guides, and clean-up crew members are always needed. Carpenters and handymen are welcome! You can e-mail to therese@nelsongifts.com if you have questions, or sign up with the link below. | | | | | | |
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| Support the Nutcracker Village The Steubenville Nutcracker Village is a gift to the people of the Ohio Valley, born out of the woodshops of the Nelson's of Steubenville. Each year, we rely heavily on volunteers and charitable donations from people like you to help fund this year's Nutcracker Village. Please click the donate button below and help us keep the Steubenville Nutcracker Village FREE & open to the public 24/7 during the Christmas Season! | | The Steubenville Nutcracker Village™ is produced by the Steubenville Cultural Trust (a 501(c)3) in collaboration with Mark T Nelson Enterprises, LLC. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. | | | | |
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