Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration opens:
November 13th, 2025

Christmas Traditions
2025-12-11 18:30:00 2025-12-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Christmas Traditions Tis the Season! Using original photographs, vintage images, and live seasonal music, Kevin Woyce explores the history of favorite Christmas Traditions! Raritan Public Library - Community Room

Thursday, December 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 18:30:00 2025-12-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Christmas Traditions Tis the Season! Using original photographs, vintage images, and live seasonal music, Kevin Woyce explores the history of favorite Christmas Traditions! Raritan Public Library - Community Room

Raritan Public Library

Community Room

Tis the Season! Using original photographs, vintage images, and live seasonal music, Kevin Woyce explores the history of favorite Christmas Traditions!

Tis the Season! Using original photographs, vintage images, and live seasonal music, Kevin Woyce explores the history of favorite Christmas Traditions, from the First Christmas to "A Christmas Carol," festive cards and decorations, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. He also explains how historical figures including Saint Nicholas, Martin Luther, Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, Thomas Nast, and many others shaped the way we celebrate "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Please register!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture |

TAGS: | |

Raritan Public Library
apetroski@raritanlibrary.org
Phone: 908-725-0413
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Staff In-Service Day
Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
(Staff In-Service Day)
Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 Closed
(Koha Go-Live Date)
Sun, Nov 16 Closed
(Koha Go-Live Date)
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Upcoming events

Skip upcoming events widget
Adult Crafternoon - Pumpkin & Sugar Skull Cookie Decorating
Wed, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
This event is full
Kids Craft Buffet
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Storytime
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room
Mahjong
Thu, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Cultivating Wellness
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Chess Club
Fri, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Nov 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
The Other Book Club - All the Colors of the Dark - By Chris Whitaker
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room
Coffee, Coloring & Conversation
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
This event is full
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
History Room
Cheese 101: A Guided Tasting & Talk
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
This event is full
Kids Handprint Turkey M&M Craft
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room
Mahjong
Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Board Meeting
Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Chess Club
Fri, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Needlers: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Nov 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Raritan Library Book Club - One Thousand White Women
Mon, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
History Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
This event is full
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
History Room
Tween/Teen Taste Testers - Ugly Turkey Challenge
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Nov 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Coffee, Coloring & Conversation
Mon, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration is now closed
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
This event is full
Adult Crafternoon - Mini Charcuterie Reindeer Board
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
This event is full
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
History Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room
Mahjong
Thu, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Registration is now closed
Recipe Swap - Spuds with Buds
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Chess Club
Fri, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Needlers: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Teen Needlework Meetup
Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
First Steps Small Group
Sat, Dec 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
History Room
Ornament Swap
Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Reading Room
Hessians on St. Nicholas Day: Arrest of Derrick Van Veghten
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
This event is full
Holiday Pysanka Ornament Workshop
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, November 11 2025 at 5:30pm
First Steps Small Group
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
History Room
Beginning ESL Class - LVSC
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 13 2025 at 11:00am
Mahjong
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Christmas Traditions
Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 13 2025 at 6:30pm
See all events