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Emmitsburg Celebrates an Evening of Christmas Spirit
James Rada, Jr.
Photos by Conrad Weaver
What usually begins with a chocolate, and cookies. More food
joyous celebration, filled with song was upstairs in JoAnn’s Ballroom,
and festivities, was more subdued as were the musical performances,
this year. The annual Emmitsburg which were enjoyed by all. This
Christmas tree lighting on the town year, the Mount St. Mary’s Choir,
square on December 7, 2015, was Fairfield High Show Choir,
marred this year when a fire earlier Emmitsburg Community Chorus,
in the day killed one woman and left the duo of Rev. Jon Greenstone and
two people in the hospital (one of Jennifer Joy, and Book ‘Em Dano
whom eventually died). (a duo featuring Justin Forsyth and
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Shea O’Hara), all performed.
told the assembled crowd, “We “We try to come every year to see
thought that we should have a all of our friends,” said Crutchfield.
moment of silence before the She came with four of her children.
Christmas tree lighting out of Bob Hance, co-owner of the
respect for them.” Carriage House Inn with his father,
The Emmitsburg Business and sponsors the Evening of Christmas
Professional Association also Spirit each year as a tribute to his
presented checks for $150 to of the tree lighting, it too seemed A line of children quickly formed mother, JoAnn.
go towards the Christmas tree more subdued, perhaps because it at the entrance of the restaurant Hance said that he prepares eight
expenses, and $600 to go to the was taking place next to Paul’s Pit to meet with Santa. Other children hundred hot dogs and thirty gallons
Emmitsburg Food Bank. Stop, which had recently suffered were inside in a dining room, of hot chocolate for the event, and
Following the short tree lighting a fire that displaced families living making Christmas decorations. he always runs out.
ceremony, the crowd moved down above the store. “It’s a wonderful event,” said The decorating of the Carriage
to the Carriage House Restaurant “In light of what happened, Elizabeth Buckman of Emmitsburg. House for the holiday is done by
for the annual Evening of Christmas I think it’s good that we can “Everybody loves it. It’s sort of like Dana Hance, Bob’s wife. It takes her
Spirit. get together and celebrate our a town reunion.” approximately three days to do it
Although there were plans to community,” said Amanda Outside, people could take a all, but she likes doing it because it
have this event follow the example Crutchfield of Emmitsburg. hay ride or enjoy hot dogs, hot puts her in the Christmas mindset.
Alan Knott, with the Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association Bob Rosensteel, Sr., a member of the EBPA
(EBPA), presents a check to Sharon Hane and Connie Kapriva, coordinators of and the Vigilant Hose Company, helps A moment of silence is taken for the victims of two ires in
the Emmitsburg Lions Club’s annual food drive. to keep the area safe on the square in Emmitsburg in December 2015.
Emmitsburg for the evening’s gathering.
Emmitsburg Celebrates an Evening of Christmas Spirit
James Rada, Jr.
Photos by Conrad Weaver
What usually begins with a chocolate, and cookies. More food
joyous celebration, filled with song was upstairs in JoAnn’s Ballroom,
and festivities, was more subdued as were the musical performances,
this year. The annual Emmitsburg which were enjoyed by all. This
Christmas tree lighting on the town year, the Mount St. Mary’s Choir,
square on December 7, 2015, was Fairfield High Show Choir,
marred this year when a fire earlier Emmitsburg Community Chorus,
in the day killed one woman and left the duo of Rev. Jon Greenstone and
two people in the hospital (one of Jennifer Joy, and Book ‘Em Dano
whom eventually died). (a duo featuring Justin Forsyth and
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Shea O’Hara), all performed.
told the assembled crowd, “We “We try to come every year to see
thought that we should have a all of our friends,” said Crutchfield.
moment of silence before the She came with four of her children.
Christmas tree lighting out of Bob Hance, co-owner of the
respect for them.” Carriage House Inn with his father,
The Emmitsburg Business and sponsors the Evening of Christmas
Professional Association also Spirit each year as a tribute to his
presented checks for $150 to of the tree lighting, it too seemed A line of children quickly formed mother, JoAnn.
go towards the Christmas tree more subdued, perhaps because it at the entrance of the restaurant Hance said that he prepares eight
expenses, and $600 to go to the was taking place next to Paul’s Pit to meet with Santa. Other children hundred hot dogs and thirty gallons
Emmitsburg Food Bank. Stop, which had recently suffered were inside in a dining room, of hot chocolate for the event, and
Following the short tree lighting a fire that displaced families living making Christmas decorations. he always runs out.
ceremony, the crowd moved down above the store. “It’s a wonderful event,” said The decorating of the Carriage
to the Carriage House Restaurant “In light of what happened, Elizabeth Buckman of Emmitsburg. House for the holiday is done by
for the annual Evening of Christmas I think it’s good that we can “Everybody loves it. It’s sort of like Dana Hance, Bob’s wife. It takes her
Spirit. get together and celebrate our a town reunion.” approximately three days to do it
Although there were plans to community,” said Amanda Outside, people could take a all, but she likes doing it because it
have this event follow the example Crutchfield of Emmitsburg. hay ride or enjoy hot dogs, hot puts her in the Christmas mindset.
Alan Knott, with the Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association Bob Rosensteel, Sr., a member of the EBPA
(EBPA), presents a check to Sharon Hane and Connie Kapriva, coordinators of and the Vigilant Hose Company, helps A moment of silence is taken for the victims of two ires in
the Emmitsburg Lions Club’s annual food drive. to keep the area safe on the square in Emmitsburg in December 2015.
Emmitsburg for the evening’s gathering.
