A Look Back: Christmas at Kanuga
01.22.2020 - Guest Periods
Every celebration at Kanuga is special, but this year Christmas at Kanuga held unique meaning as we commemorated the 30th anniversary. This treasured tradition first began in 1989 and continues to be a part of Kanuga’s Family Guest Periods.
The activities for the first Christmas at Kanuga were designed to capture the spirit of the season and reconnect old and new acquaintances. The first Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services were conducted by the Rev. Tom Knox, who was currently serving as the chaplain at St. Andrew’s Sewanee School.
Through the years, the format for Christmas at Kanuga has remained true to the original session. Traditions such as caroling in the Fireplace Lounge, carriage rides, decorating trees in the cottages, Christmas tea, and hanging greens in the Chapel of the Transfiguration are hallmarks of Kanuga’s holiday celebration.
As we reflect upon the memories we’ve made through the years, here’s a glimpse of the fun from last month’s festivities.
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- Santa made time for a special visit by our grand Christmas Tree. Photos with Saint Nick are a treasured family tradition.
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- We enjoyed a special moment of friendship and fellowship during the Christmas Tea at the Lakeview House.
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- We enjoyed a sweet day making and decorating gingerbread houses. Some of our younger guests put their imaginations and creativity to the test building Christmas trains and trucks out of graham crackers and icing!