GERMAN CHRISTMAS/TRAIL OF LIGHTS : Experience an 
authentic 19th century German Christmas ... We'll tell you 
where on Passport To Texas. 		(Week of Dec 4)

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, located in 
LaGrange, hosts Christmas gatherings that celebrate the 
German culture of the Hill Country. Whether you want to 
host a seasonal party or whisper your wish-list to Santa, 
the festive decorations at the state park are sure to put 
you in the holiday spirit.

We have two different programs here, the Early German Christmas 
and Trail of Lights. The Early German Christmas is a special tour 
that's given to groups that have reservations to do such. This is 
very important to the community, I mean, of course you know 
Christmas is always a big time anywhere. Germany was the first 
place to have the glass-blown Christmas ornaments, and that's 
part of what we also have in the house, are some authentic 
Christmas ornaments that came from Germany. :20 

Dennis Smith, Park Manager of Monument Hill and 
Kreische Brewery.

Trail of Lights program is open to the public. The trails of the 
park here are decorated in Christmas ornaments and lights. We 
have entertainment: Mr. and Ms. Clause are here. This has been a 
big factor in the local culture in a sense as well. They've been 
doing this program for the last twenty years. It's just a good 
opportunity for people to come out and enjoy the park. :18

	To make reservations for the Early German Christmas 
	program, call Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State 
	Historic Sites. Trail of Lights will take place December 
	8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th. 

Details about additional holiday events can be found on 
the Texas Parks & Wildlife website. 

That's our show for today ... with research and writing 
help from Loren Seeger ... For Texas Parks and 
Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti


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