Christmas in the Colonies
December 04, 2021 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: December 05, 2021 4:23 pm
Coby Jones, 13, of Norwich, takes a sample of hot chocolate from reenactor Robert Lecce during the annual "Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies" event at the historical home in Norwich Sunday, December 5, 2021. Jones volunteers as a docent at the home. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies event at the historical home in Norwich on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The annual open house returned after missing a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with tickets and staggered start times for safety. Reenactors shared stories of how Christmas traditions have changed over the years as visitors enjoyed eggnog, traditional music, holiday gifts for sale and chocolate demonstrations from Robert Lecce.
Reenactors Terri Guerette, left, and Beth Vogt, both of the Lebanon Town Militia, work on spindle spinning during the annual "Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies" event at the historical home in Norwich Sunday, December 5, 2021. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Reenactor Herman Guerette, a member of the Lebanon Town Militia, pauses between talking with guests during the annual "Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies" event at the historical home in Norwich Sunday, December 5, 2021. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Reenactor Jane Angelico, left, of Bozrah, shares Christmas traditions with visitors Cynthia and Anthony Capobianco, of Rhode Island, during the annual "Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies" event at the historical home in Norwich Sunday, December 5, 2021. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Hayden Izbicki, 6, takes a sample of chocolate from reenactor Robert Lecce while visiting with his, from left, aunt Kayla Izbicki and grandparents Shelly and Ken Izbicki during the annual "Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies" event at the historical home in Norwich Sunday, December 5, 2021. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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