On Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the History Museum will celebrate Holiday Traditions from around the World.  Your family can prepare for a reflective holiday season by creating their own crafts inspired by those brought to California by various immigrant groups.

Holiday Traditions from around the World is held in conjunction with Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays celebration.

Two young children color in a holiday craft.

Hands-On Activities

While many cultures and groups do not celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, many observe other festive events and celebrations during the winter months. Join us in learning about the various holiday traditions enjoyed by different immigrant groups that make up California and our very own San Mateo County.

Among the crafts, kids can create the following:

  • Mexican bird rattles
  • Jewish dreidels
  • Japanese hagoita paddles
  • English party crackers
  • And more!

Details

Date:
Saturday, December 7, 2024

Time:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Last admission at 3:45 p.m.

Location:
History Museum

Cost:
FREE!

Holiday Concert

Nine performers in Civil War uniforms holding brass instruments

At 1 p.m., join us for a Courthouse Docket presentation – a holiday performance by the Fort Point Garrison Brass Band in our Historic Courtroom A.

A Perfect Adventure for the Whole Family

A young girl with festive antlers and young boy sitting in a carriage at Tree Treasures at the San Mateo County History Museum
Young boy holding a handcrafted ornament at the San Mateo History museum
Young girl in holiday attire and paper crown making a tree ornament at the San Mateo History museum
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