BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem's Citizen’s Christmas City Committee has issued 200 limited edition collectible Bethlehem Christmas Trellis ornaments that are ready for sale.
Every year, the committee also hangs about 100 decorations on the Christmas City Trellis in Payrow Plaza.
- 200 Bethlehem Christmas Trellis ornaments are available for purchase
- Bethlehem's Citizen’s Christmas City Committee designed window candles to reflect Bethlehem’s holiday spirit
- A tree lighting ceremony and concert will begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 18 in Payrow Plaza
The ornaments are $15 each and are available at Visit Historic Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce office.
Buyers can personalize them with a name or a message and the proceeds will be used to install the city's Christmas tree and to fund the tree lighting ceremony.
“I always thought it would be fun to see something like a proposal engraved on one,” said Tammy Wendling, senior vice president of Bethlehem Chamber, part of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, adding that it is romantic to be walking through the winter wonderland and seeing that special engraving.
"Stay tuned for details about this year’s incredible new holiday elements.”Tammy Wendling, senior vice president, Bethlehem Chamber
As for this year’s ornament highlight, Wendling said the committee designed window candles to reflect the warm glow of Bethlehem’s holiday spirit.
The ornament originates from a Bethlehem tradition that traces back hundreds of years to the city’s Moravian roots.
The committee will unveil this year’s display during a tree lighting ceremony and concert at 5 p.m. Nov. 18 in Payrow Plaza. The trellis display will remain through early January.
This year will be extra special, Wendling said: "Stay tuned for details about this year’s incredible new holiday elements.”
