![]() ![]() While his mother is talking on the telephone, she notices he collides with this new tree that seemed to spring up out of nowhere. Mark's father struggles to start his lawn mower, but once he does, he doesn't seem to have any control of the mower. The next day, his parents are at the breakfast nook, where Henry is baffled over the lack of newspaper coverage over the thunderstorm from the previous night. ![]() He goes out to the back yard, plants the seed, says the three words, and with a clap of thunder and lighting, the tree appears instantly as he runs back in the house. That night, he talks to his pet turtle Icabod, and refreshes his memory on the steps to getting his magic Christmas tree to work. Within a month, Mark is at the dinner table on Thanksgiving, seeking a piece of turkey with a wishbone (a key ingredient to the spell), but his father Henry refuses to give it to him, until his mother urges him to do so. She informs him that getting the tree to work requires three magic words (apparently "Rembum, Karrynum, Pom.") As a reward for helping her retrieve her cat, the witch gives him a ring with an image of Santa Claus, containing the seed for a tree, which grows at an astoundingly abnormal rate and comes to life to grants three wishes. She also admits to being a witch, and make him realize his fear of witches is groundless. Additionally, the house changed from a wooden Victorian structure to a stone cottage, and the old lady explains what happened when he tried to rescue her cat. When he gets close enough, the tree branch breaks causing him to fall to the ground as the cat jumps out of the tree.Īs he wakes up, the film changes from black and white to color, and he discovers the old lady is a witch after all. Just then Mark arrives at the house and is caught by the old lady, who coerces him into climbing the tree to retrieve her cat. Mark's two friends get close enough to the house but run away at the last minute. While they're on their way to the house, the old lady at the Finch place is struggling to get her pet cat Lucifer out of a tree. Obviously, the house is believed to be haunted by many kids in the neighborhood. Mark tells his friends that he plans to explore a nearby old decrepit Victorian House on Elm Street known as "the old Finch Place," and dares his friends to join him on his quest. During lunch, the three boys discuss their plans for Halloween. Mark and his two friends Dave and Tommy are elementary school students who are having lunch outside of the school building. You can also get there by train, but it takes multiple transfers and closer to 3.5 hours.Synopsis SPOILER: Plot details or story follow. December 1 – December 12įind out even more about this magical place on their website hereĭriving from NYC is easiest (and the trip will take anywhere from 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic). 12 Days of Giveaways: Yes, you can get a free gift just for visiting this town! The Downtown Bethlehem Association is giving away presents from local businesses and organizations, with winners chosen at random daily.Live Advent Calendar: Every evening catch a surprise musical performance at the only live advent event in the country.Santa’s Haus: See the big man himself and pose for free photos at the 1750 Smithy / Moravian Blacksmith Shop located at 425 Main Street.Voting will start November 26 and the winner will be announced on Saturday, December 17. Window Decorating Contest: The streets will truly transform into a Christmas village with not only the pop-up shops, but in-town businesses also hold a window-decorating contest with the most extravagant displays! You can even vote for your favorite by scanning QR codes in the windows.The Christmas Village: Downtown Bethlehem’s streets literally transform into an enchanting Christmas market through December 24! Charming wood huts filled with unique holiday gifts line the sidewalks, where you can find everything from gifts from local artisans to gourmet foods to pet treats to local wine.Tree Lighting Ceremony: The 2022 Christmas City Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Bethlehem’s Payrow Plaza along with hot cocoa, a visit from Santa Claus, and a lineup of exciting entertainment.You can expect everything from a window decorating competition to a magical Christmas village lining its very streets! Here’s a taste of just what this magical Christmas town entails: Home of the first-ever Christmas tree in the United States in 1747, now this eastern PA city has fully embraced its holiday history, becoming a December destination every single year.
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