“It takes you back to another place in time and in history. It’s a place where Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” comes to life I love all the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas long ago. It’s magical!”
Those attending the Oxford Vigil please look for map and use shuttle busses.
Step back in time this holiday season to the days of Charles Dickens and become part of “A Christmas Carol.”
Two More Weekends of Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- “The Queen is coming! The Queen is coming!” said an excited bunch of chimney sweepers as a woman in a long golden-fringed dress and shawl came over the railroad tracks towards the children’s area. “We must bow for the…
Holly Dickens Festival Second Weekend Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2017) Holly, MI- The sounds of jingle bells and horse hooves filled the air for those who attended the Holly Dickens Festival last weekend and the one preceding that. The three-weekend event holds many delights such as a sledding hill (with snow made on…
As Dickens Festival Approaches, Things to Know about the Author (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017 adapted from orig. article of Nov. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Did you know that in all his life, Charles Dickens never missed a deadline except once? That he had an unusual fondness for prostitutes? Or that his family…
One More Weekend For Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Do you know of Ebenezer Scrooge? The beloved author Charles Dickens wrote of his infamous character that “External heat and cold had little influence on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him. No wind that…
Holly Welcomes Holiday Season with Light Parade, Tree Lighting & Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – The rain did not stop Santa and Mrs. Claus from visiting the Village of Holly for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday. Led by the Holly Bronchos Marching Band and a parade of lighted…
Holly Dickens Festival, Weekends Nov. 25-Dec. 11 Holly, MI – This year – 2016 – marks the 43nd year of the Holly Dickens Festival. Following a remarkably strong 2014 revival season, and an even more spectacular 2015, we’re well on our way and continue as the official oldest, longest running Dickens themed event in the…
1850s Style Fezziwig Ball in Holly Nov. 12 (EVENT page) Holly, MI -Saturday, Nov. 12 VFW Post 5587 20 Airport Drive, Holly, MI 48442 7:30pm to 11pm Some of you may have heard of the Holly Dickens Festival. It happens every year during the holiday season in downtown Holly. To kick off this year’s Holly…