28th Annual
Franciscan
Christmas Fair
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Saturday,
November 23, 2019
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Franciscan Life Center Campus
271 Finch Ave.
Meriden, CT 06451
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Admission and parking are FREE
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Experience the reenactment of the living nativity originally brought to life by
St. Francis of Assisi.
Enjoy the procession of angels, shepherds, three kings, and the Holy Family surrounded by live animals.
Join us in singing Christmas carols with a special message from Santa Claus on the true meaning of Christmas.
10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 1:30 p.m
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Tickets available at fair.
Drawing on day of fair.
Prizes include gift certificates to Saybrook Point Inn, Water's Edge, Escobar's Farmhouse Inn in Portsmouth, R.I., as well as an Apple iPad, handmade quilt, custom hand made wooden bowls, and a Holy Land olivewood crèche.
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Themes include:
Franciscan, Travel, Coffee, Vera Bradley, Quilting, Snack, Christmas, Baking, Craft, Yarn, Ice Cream Accessories, Pet, Handy-Man, Family Fun, Spa, Thanksgiving, Reindeer, Craft,
Farmer's Market, Italian, Baby,
Garden, Crochet, Tailgate,
Sea Glass Jewelry, and
Celebrating America Baskets
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Adults and Children's Grab Bag
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Take a chance, select a bag and win the surprises within.
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A staple and favorite at the fair are these unique pottery items (bowls, mugs, pitchers, vases) handmade by the Franciscan Sisters and Brothers of the Eucharist.
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Browse the tent of Christmas treasures with an assortment of Christmas and holiday decor.
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Fresh hand made jams, jellies, and preserves made by the FSE and a team of dedicated volunteers.
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Many helping hands go into kneading and baking the fresh, Franciscan breads that are quite popular. Sweet cinnamon Christmas breads, dinner rolls, and caramel pull apart breads along with various loaves of banana, pumpkin, orange, apple, butternut squash, zucchini, and banana chocolate chip are some of the selections available.
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Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and More
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Make a purchase or put in an order for 5 foot and up
Fraser or Balsam
Christmas Trees.
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Make a purchase or put in an order for wreaths, candle centerpieces, log boxes, kissing balls, boxwood tabletop trees, and door swags.
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Sample menu items available and made fresh are chili, soups, fried dough, hot dogs, chili dogs, cinnamon rolls, popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot cocoa, and roasted chestnuts.
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Come visit and have your photo taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Hear Santa deliver his important message at the Living Crèche.
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Candy, Fudge, Cookies,
Popcorn, Whoopee Pies, Advent Candles, Jewelry, Purses, Knitted Clothing,
Wooden Reindeer,
Holy Land items,
Franciscan Memorial Cookbooks,
and much more!
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