It's that time of year again. Below is a list of activities being held at the Polish Museum of America in Chicago located at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. Remember, genealogy should include an interest in one's folk heritage and the willingness to pass along the customs, crafts, language, traditions and dress to the younger generation. Keep in mind that spaces for all of these events fill up fast. Make your reservations now. November 15, 2008 Pierogi Demonstration Workshop Session 1: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 2: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost $15.00 members; $18.00 non-members Reservation deadline: November 10, 2008 ******************************************************* November 15 & 16, 2008 Holiday Crystal and Amber Gift Sale 11 am - 4 pm Polish crystal, assorted toys and books, Polish dolls, glass ornaments, amber jewelry, hand-carved wooden gifts, Polish candy, Christmas cards, holiday music CDs, cassettes and more! Complimentary refreshments ******************************************************* November 16, 2008 Polish Ornament Workshop 11 am - 4 pm Join the Ornament Workshop before or after shopping at the PMA's Annual Holiday Crystal and Amber Gift Sale. Cost $8.00 members; $12.00 non-member adults. Children to age 12 $6.00. (covers cost of materials) Free refreshments, door prizes and holiday fun! Reservations required. ******************************************************* December 5, 2008 Polish Christmas Eve "Wigilia" Dinner doors open at 6 pm; program 7 pm followed by dinner. Cost $30.00 members; $35.00 non-members Reservations required. Deadline November 28. ******************************************************* December 13, 2008 Family Polish Wigilia Lunch & Workshop 10 am - 1:30 pm Cost $25.00 members; $30.00 adult non-members; $15.00 children Celebrate Christmas the traditional Polish way like our ancestors did Experience a Polish "Christmas Wigilia" - the meatless meal Learn Polish Christmas customs and traditions Make homemade Polish Christmas tree ornaments Learn Polish Christmas carols Enjoy a visit from sw. Mikol~aja (St. Nicholas) and Mrs. Claus Receive table favors; win door prizes. Reservations required. Deadline is December 8, 2008 ******************************************************* For more information go to the PMA web site: http://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org/english/ActivePages/administrativenews/MuseumNewsandEvents.htm