Those meandering through North Market on November 26 might also get a glimpse of the true meaning of Christmas – and it comes with free hot cocoa.
An easy-to-find bedecked tour tuck will be the centerpiece when the True Meaning of Christmas Tour pulls into Columbus from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, November 26, in area of the Pavilion for a family-friendly event that includes a photo booth, refreshments and crafts table.
Columbus is one stop on the 11-city national event tour presented by The United Methodist Church. The local sponsor is Maize Manor United Methodist Church, 3901 Maize Road.
Pew Research found that the things people least liked about Christmas were related to commercialism and materialism. They would rather spend their time with family and friends. Eventbrite revealed that millennials place a higher value on experiences over possessions. United Methodist Communications’ recent Barna Group survey, noted that people seeking a spiritual home spend the majority of their free time at restaurants and coffee houses with many engaging in volunteer activities.
Given these findings, the True Meaning of Christmas Tour fits the bill for what people are looking for in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
In each city, local United Methodist churches will join the truck team to host festivities that include free hot chocolate and an interactive photo booth for capturing memories. A craft station will also be on site for decorating greeting cards for those who might be in need of cheer, such as hospital patients and nursing home residents. Attendees are also invited to share prayer requests, engage in conversations about the reason behind the season and to join local congregations for Christmas services and events.
Learn more at UnwrapChristmas.org and #UnwrapChristmas when it travels to Columbus.
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