Yuletide Tradition Brings A Night Of Ghostly Tales To New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — The winter solstice is a time for seeing family, giving gifts, and endlessly coordinating celebration plans that go awry. But it wasn't always that way.

Rewind the clock a century or three when the solstice was a time to spook and to delight, when the family gathered for ghost stories. At Phillips' Mill, they’re going to do the best of both.

The Friends at the Mill will present "Promises To Keep: A Yuletide Ceremony" featuring a night of ghost story readings on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The evening’s lineup features four scary tales delivered as 15-minute monologues read by new and returning actors to the Phillips' Mill stage: Kim Cicconi, Griffin Horn, Carlos Jiga, and Jacob Ryan. Sip warm cider while sharing popcorn and listening to local actors regale the audience, the perfect tonic for holiday stress. Phillips’ Mill welcomes this opportunity to entertain and celebrate the holiday season together.

Admission is $10 for adults and free for children ages 7 to 12. To reserve tickets, visit www.phillipsmill.org . For more information, check the website or contact drama chair, Valerie Eastburn, at drama@phillipsmill.org .

Phillips’ Mill takes great pride in upholding the traditions of its founders William Lathrop and his friends, who enjoyed staging theatricals at the mill as much as exhibiting their art. Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, New Hope 18938. For information, call 215-862-0582 or visit www.phillipsmill.org .