Kringle and Krampus

04/12/2026

On a beautiful April day, Christmas can feel very far away, but the spirit behind it never really leaves us.

This article shares the story of a long standing New York tradition at the Church of the Intercession, where people gather each year for a candlelight service honoring Clement Clarke Moore and his poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” With music, families, and a walk to lay a wreath at Moore’s grave, it is a reminder that the poem has become something much bigger than words on a page.

From my desk at the North Pole satellite office in Carlisle, PA, I can tell you we elves see wonderful acts of kindness by you humans each and every day. Moore’s poem has lasted, because it speaks to something simple and real. Bringing joy to others matters. It was never just about one night or one story. It is about how we show up for each other all year long.

That is what we are really celebrating once the holiday season comes again. ✨

[Episcopal News Service] The historic Church of the Intercession in Manhattan will host its annual 114th annual Clement Clarke Moore Candlelight Carol Service on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Eastern in honor …

03/28/2026

What do you do when the Easter Bunny asks for a favor? Why, you leap to help!

After all, chairs don't fit in baskets. :)

Be sure to visit the Love Carlisle Bunny Hop today, March 28 from 12-3! 🐇

02/08/2026

Everyone knows what Santa does on December 24, but what about the rest of the year? Well, he spends a great deal of time thinking of those whom he met the year before.

Particularly those in greatest need and especially when the weather outside is frightful like right now.

The 2026 holiday season is pretty far away, but you can "be" Santa today by donating household goods, staples, and food to worthy causes such as Safe Harbour, Inc. (where this photo was taken), or other programs in your area that benefit the homeless and needy.

Santa would agree that this is a wonderful way to "Keep Christmas with you, all through the year".

02/07/2026

How did they know about that embarrassing incident???

Carlisle Ice Art Fest

01/04/2026

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12/31/2025

Jim vividly remembers being four years old when this special first aired in 1976, and watching it on a black and white TV with his grandparents. Happy New Year!

"Have A Happy New Year" song from Rankin/Bass' 1976 Animagic holiday special, "Rudolph's Shiny New Year." Sung by Red Skelton. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks...

12/29/2025

A wonderful sentiment written by the editors of the long-defunct Shippensburg News-Chronicle and published on December 25, 1869 (from newspapers.com). They were quite prominently featured on Santa's nice list that year.

Incidentally, a great way to peruse the old local papers is to become a member of the Cumberland County Historical Society. Members have access to many services such as this, by appointment in the Hamilton Library.

12/28/2025

Think it looks just like Krampus!! 😂 Jubilee Cake Studio

12/27/2025

Twas a very good year, and one that we elves remember quite well. At the time, Belshnickel still operated out of our North Pole Satellite Office in the old Creigh mansion at 9-11 East High; his name still adorns our office door from those days. Perhaps in some future year, he may yet return...

Reminiscing on the past Christmas on December 1874 the editor of the Carlisle Herald noted: “The shades of evening had scarcely settled on Mother Earth,” he wrote, “when the air resounded with the stirring music of tin horns, screeching whistles, and every conceivable musical instrument, tuned or not, in the hands of those who delight in Beltzsnickling. There were large numbers of persons… engaged in this business.” He further visited a number of homes to see their decorated trees and concluded that 1874 was a Christmas “that will long be remembered by our people.”
Full story at: https://bit.ly/4phMTd9
Photo: Christmas tree at the home of Alonzo Goodyear c. 1900 (Photo ID # 31-38-06).

12/27/2025

Little bit of Krampus fun

12/26/2025

One gift that we all have access to, each day, is the power to begin anew.

Kris Kringle teaches the Winter Warlock about just how easy it is to change and embrace the holiday spirit with this catchy tune!What is Santa Claus is Comin...