Historic house museums around the region are preparing for an incredible holiday season.   The Hormel Historic Home invites you to be inspired by immersing yourself in unique experiences this Christmas season. No two Christmases are alike at the mansion.  Step back in time and experience their elegant Christmas décor this year. It’s a magical season at the Hormel Family’s beloved home.  The Hormel Historic Home is thankful for the staff and students at Nexus Gerard Family Healing for volunteering to help bring up and set up Christmas trees, as well as volunteers from Sterling Main Street for helping decorate this year.    Dedicated volunteers and team members spend over six weeks decorating the mansion ahead of the organization’s annual Holiday Fundraisers. Experience the season at the house museum: Nov. 21 – Holiday Card Playing Party (SOLD OUT) Nov. 22 – Holiday Open House & Happy Hour Nov. 23 – Snacks & Santa Nov. 25 – Candlelight, Cocktails, & Carolers Nov. 26 – Christmas Tours of the Mansion begin. Check the Hormel Historic Home’s website calendar for dates/times, which can change due to: Lillian’s Table Culinary Experiences, Little Lillian Tea Parties, or other private rentals) and continue through mid-January. Dec. 5 – Sensory Friendly Movie Night at the Paramount Dec. 14 – Classic Country Christmas Dinner Show (SOLD OUT) Tickets are available on the Hormel Historic Home’s website hormelhistorichome.org or by calling their office at 507-433-4243.  More information can also be found on their Facebook page.    The Hormel Historic Home is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the home and history of the George A. & Lillian Hormel Family. The holiday season is a major fundraising time for the organization, during which they focus on honoring traditions and crafting nostalgic moments to inspire area community members and Midwest travelers. Generations of visitors experience the mansion each and every year, showcasing what a treasure this historic house is and why it’s crucial to continue supporting its preservation. Proceeds from each fundraiser help to fund the historic house museum.  Tours, memberships, donations, gift shop purchases, fundraisers, and venue rentals support the independent 501©3 nonprofit organization’s operations and programming. Anybody with questions should call 507-433-4243 or email [email protected] The post Holiday traditions and experiences at the Hormel Historic Home appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.