Celebrate Christmas in the East End
The 2016 Holiday Guide to Christmas in St. George's, Bermuda
The 2016 Holiday Guide to Christmas in St. George's, Bermuda
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<strong>Celebrate</strong><br />
<strong>Christmas</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>End</strong><br />
St. George's, Bermuda<br />
November & December 2016<br />
dest<strong>in</strong>ationstgeorges.com/christmas
some pictures <strong>in</strong> this guide have been<br />
provided by Bernews and Royal Gazette
Special Festive Events<br />
Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Thursday, November 24<br />
Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g D<strong>in</strong>ner, 6pm onwards.<br />
Skip all <strong>the</strong> cook<strong>in</strong>g! Make your reservations today and enjoy a classic Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
D<strong>in</strong>ner with your family and friends. Griff<strong>in</strong>'s at St. George's Club and Wahoo's<br />
Bistro on Water Street are both offer<strong>in</strong>g Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g d<strong>in</strong>ner specials alongside<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir a la carte menus.<br />
Light<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Towne and <strong>the</strong><br />
Open<strong>in</strong>g of St. George Skates<br />
Saturday, November 26<br />
Somers Garden<br />
Our 2016 Holiday Season highlight is St. George Skates! An ice skat<strong>in</strong>g r<strong>in</strong>k will open<br />
at Somers Gardens on 26 November with special feature performances by former<br />
Olympic skaters Tiffany Scott and Philip Dulebohn at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 7.30 pm. (The<br />
r<strong>in</strong>k opens to <strong>the</strong> public on 27 November. sgs.plann<strong>in</strong>gfactory.bm)<br />
K<strong>in</strong>g Square, 6.30 to 8.30 pm<br />
The Mayor & Councillors of <strong>the</strong> Town of St. George <strong>in</strong>vite <strong>the</strong> public to jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
switch on <strong>the</strong> lights to usher <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> festive season! Enjoy choir performances from<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>End</strong> churches and schools. Walk around and see <strong>the</strong> stores decorated for <strong>the</strong><br />
annual St. George's Rotary and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dow Decorat<strong>in</strong>g Competition! This Saturday also marks <strong>the</strong> beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of our late<br />
night shopp<strong>in</strong>g season every Saturday night, stores are open til 8!<br />
Carter House <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
Sunday, November 27<br />
Carter House, St. David’s, 4pm to 7pm<br />
The Carter House Family <strong>Christmas</strong> even<strong>in</strong>g will see Carter House and <strong>the</strong> Settlers'<br />
Dwell<strong>in</strong>g dressed <strong>in</strong> period <strong>Christmas</strong> décor with local St David’s fare and<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Don't miss <strong>the</strong> visit from Fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Christmas</strong> who'll have a sack of gifts<br />
for <strong>the</strong> children <strong>in</strong> tow!<br />
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Bermuda National Trust<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Walkabout<br />
Friday, December 2<br />
Town of St. George, 6pm to 9pm<br />
One of Bermuda's most celebrated <strong>Christmas</strong> Events, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Christmas</strong> Walkabout takes<br />
you <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> decorated historic homes of <strong>the</strong> Olde Towne. Special shopp<strong>in</strong>g deals, live<br />
music and festive performances round out this ‘can’tmiss’ event! Consider stay<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
towne for <strong>the</strong> weekend see page 10 for hotel rates and specials.<br />
Santa Comes to Towne!<br />
Saturday, December 10<br />
K<strong>in</strong>g Square, 6 – 10pm<br />
The Corporation of St. George’s hosts this fun, family friendly night to<br />
celebrate <strong>the</strong> <strong>Christmas</strong> Season, with performances from local dance groups,<br />
a kiddie zone with bouncy castles, and of course a special visit from Santa<br />
Claus himself!<br />
And Don't Forget...<br />
Late Night Shopp<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
Late Night Shopp<strong>in</strong>g til 8pm EVERY Saturday night until <strong>Christmas</strong>!<br />
Enjoy <strong>in</strong>store treats, meet store owners, explore unique gifts,<br />
and buy special presents for <strong>the</strong> folks on your list.<br />
New Year's Eve<br />
Saturday, December 31<br />
K<strong>in</strong>g Square, 8pm 1am<br />
The Corporation of St. George’s will once aga<strong>in</strong> host a New Year’s Eve<br />
Celebration on K<strong>in</strong>g’s Square featur<strong>in</strong>g live, local enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. And <strong>the</strong><br />
highlight at midnight fireworks and <strong>the</strong> onion dropp<strong>in</strong>g to mark <strong>the</strong> arrival of<br />
2017! Food and dr<strong>in</strong>k will be on sale. To d<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> one of our restaurants, make<br />
your d<strong>in</strong>ner reservations now! See page 9.<br />
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Somers Garden. 27 November1 January. sgs.plann<strong>in</strong>gfactory.com<br />
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Worship & Celebrations<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Eve<br />
Saturday, December 24<br />
Candlelight Service at St. Peter's Church, York Street: 9.00pm<br />
All are welcome to jo<strong>in</strong> St. Peter's traditional service of lessons and carol s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with Their Majesties Choristers.<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Day<br />
Sunday, December 25<br />
Morn<strong>in</strong>g Service at Richard Allen AME Church, Queen Street: 9am10pm<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Richard Allen AME Family for a special <strong>Christmas</strong> Day Service.<br />
New Year's Eve,<br />
Saturday, December 31<br />
<strong>Celebrate</strong> <strong>the</strong> New Year with Richard Allen AME Church, Queen Street<br />
Elegant d<strong>in</strong>ner with enterta<strong>in</strong>ment: 6.3010pm ($60)<br />
followed by <strong>the</strong>se events that are free and open <strong>the</strong> public<br />
Post D<strong>in</strong>ner Service: 10.30midnight<br />
After Service Celebration of <strong>the</strong> New Year: 121.30am<br />
New Year's Day,<br />
Sunday, January 1<br />
Morn<strong>in</strong>g Service at Richard Allen AME Church, Queen Street: 11am12pm<br />
<strong>Celebrate</strong> <strong>the</strong> New Year with a special service at <strong>the</strong> Richard Allen AME Church.<br />
Ethiopian <strong>Christmas</strong> Service<br />
Friday, January 6<br />
Div<strong>in</strong>e Liturgical Service at Ethiopian Orthodox Church,<br />
Old Military Road: 9pmmidnight<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> bless<strong>in</strong>gs of <strong>the</strong> new day with a special Ethiopian <strong>Christmas</strong> Service.<br />
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Eat!<br />
Make your reservations today for special events <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> towne, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Bermuda<br />
National Trust Walkabout, <strong>Christmas</strong> Eve, <strong>Christmas</strong> Day and New Year's Eve!<br />
Griff<strong>in</strong>'s Restaurant<br />
www.stgeorgesclub.bm<br />
piero@stgeorgesclub.com<br />
441.297.4235.<br />
Tempest Bistro<br />
www.tempest.bm<br />
tempestbistro@l<strong>in</strong>k.bm<br />
441.297.0861<br />
Wahoo’s Bistro and Patio<br />
www.wahoos.bm<br />
wahoos@logic.bm<br />
441.297.1307<br />
The Wharf (formerly Tavern by <strong>the</strong> Sea)<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>wharf.bm<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@<strong>the</strong>wharf.bm<br />
441.297.3305<br />
White Horse Pub and Restaurant<br />
www.whitehorsebermuda.com<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@whitehorsebermuda.com<br />
441.297.1838<br />
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Stay!<br />
Stay with us <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olde Towne and experience <strong>the</strong> amaz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
events, shopp<strong>in</strong>g and d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g right at your front door!<br />
Aunt Nea's Inn<br />
Holiday Season rates $150250/night<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ental breakfast <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
Special <strong>Christmas</strong> Walkabout Package<br />
Champagne on <strong>Christmas</strong> Eve<br />
www.auntneas<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
441.296.2868<br />
Grotto Bay Beach Resort<br />
November rates start at $256/night<br />
Earlymid December rates start at $226/night<br />
New Year's Eve rates start at $256/night<br />
Transport provided for BNT Xmas Walkabout and New Year's Eve<br />
www.grottobay.com<br />
441.293.8333<br />
The St. George's Club<br />
Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g thru <strong>Christmas</strong>: 1BR $150.00 & 2 BR $200 night<br />
New Years Eve Rates: 1 BR $199.00 / 2 BR $249 per night<br />
Restaurant open for <strong>Christmas</strong> Eve and <strong>Christmas</strong> Day<br />
Live music on Friday nights<br />
www.stgeorgesclub.bm<br />
441.297.1200<br />
There are also several vacation rental options.<br />
Visit <strong>the</strong>se websites to search for properties <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>End</strong>.<br />
justaddbermuda.com<br />
airbnb.com<br />
bermudarentals.com<br />
vrbo.com<br />
whiteroofbnb.com<br />
Rates listed above do not <strong>in</strong>clude taxes, gratuities and o<strong>the</strong>r fees.<br />
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We look forward<br />
to welcom<strong>in</strong>g you!
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