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Holly Tree Christmas and Seasonal Shop Images from Santa Claus, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas–especially if you are in Holly Tree, a Christmas and seasonal shop in Santa Claus, Indiana!

But when you are in Spencer County, you come to expect these kind of shopping gems. Like so many of Spencer County’s attractions, Holly Tree is cute and packed full of surprises.

Get in the Christmas Spirit any time of the year at Holly Tree. This is one small Indiana town shop you just don’t want to miss!

Holly Tree Images from Santa Claus, Indiana

Santa Claus, Indiana: Holly Tree

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Holly Tree
8 North Kringle Place
Santa Claus, Indiana 47579
812.937.4600

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Hendricks County Courthouse Holiday Charm: Danville, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Folks at the Hendricks County Courthouse sure know how to get in the spirit of Christmas.

There are wreaths and lights and a giant “bowl” of ornaments that surround the stately county courthouse–and that’s just on the outside. This is a festive Indiana town!

While I know that most of us don’t ever think to stop in a courthouse just to look at the architecture, I highly recommend you start! They can be absolutely beautiful–just check out the gorgeous window in the Hendricks County Courthouse.

Hendricks County Courthouse Images

Hendricks County Courthouse: Danville, Indiana

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Hendricks County Courthouse
Danville, Indiana 46122

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Reindeer Mix Recipe

Jessica Nunemaker — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Reindeer Mix Recipe: A Christmas Food Tradition

Nothing says “Christmas” to the little Indiana family than whipping up this Reindeer Mix Recipe–and eating it!

Cheerios, M&M’s, Pretzels, and Corn Chex go from “Ho-hum” to “Holy cow good!” with the addition of White Chocolate.

It is as simple as it sounds–and makes a great, easy to carry snack for any large gathering.

Reindeer Mix Recipe

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Reindeer Mix Recipe

Does this recipe have a beginning? I've still got my handwritten copy from when I had to call my mother to get it my first Christmas away from home!

Ingredients

5 Cups Cheerios
5 Cups Corn Chex
1 lb M&M's
10 Oz Pretzels
12 Oz. Almond Bark
5 T Veggie Oil

Instructions

Combine dry cereal ingredients.
Melt Almond Bark with Veggie Oil according to package directions.
Quickly pour over dry cereal. Mix
Set out onto wax paper to dry.
Break apart pieces to chunk it up.
Store in covered container.

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Santa Claus, Indiana: Holly Tree Christmas and Seasonal Shop

Jessica Nunemaker — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:34 +0000

Santa Claus, Indiana: Holly Tree

little Indiana and family were back in Santa Claus, Indiana!

This time we discovered Holly Tree, a really cute Christmas and seasonal shop!

Holly Tree in Santa Claus, Indiana

On the outside, it’s really hard to tell the size of the Holly Tree Christmas Shop. Prepare yourself for all the fun Christmas items on the inside.

I have a thing for snowflakes and snowmen. This Indiana town mom and pop had some things I hadn’t seen before and would love to add to my holiday decor.

Her decorated trees are so cute. I so need her to come over and do ours!

Holly Tree Christmas Shop

Santa Claus, Indiana: Holly Tree Mistletoe

She had many different kinds of ornaments, of course, but also a few more unusual tree trimming related items–like the top hat tree topper!

I personally love the Santa Key, the special key you leave outside your door on Christmas Eve so Santa can get in. Definitely safer (and cleaner) than diving down a chimney.

But most of all, I enjoyed browsing through the different kinds of dishware. So many cute things that need one simple (yummy) addition: Christmas cookies!

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Santa Claus, Indiana: Holly Tree Christmas and Seasonal Shop Bird Ornament

Like any good Hoosier, I will even give you a landmark of something that is no longer there to help you figure out where it is.

You know the Santa Claus Museum and it’s old shopping strip location?

Well, there’s a series of shops along the back of that strip. Turn around so your back faces the location of the old museum and you’ll notice the small group of shops across the back of the parking lot.

Go in and find a great selection of things you haven’t seen before! It’s in Spencer County–and you know that they do Christmas right!

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Holly Tree
8 North Kringle Place
Santa Claus, Indiana 47579
812.937.4600

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Rockport Annual Christmas Program Images From Rockport, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:45 +0000

If you have never made it to the Annual Rockport Christmas Program, make sure to put it on your “to do” list for next year.

The talent of the folks in this small Spencer County town blew me away with their talent!

If you haven’t watched the video–head over to little Indiana’s YouTube channel and be sure to check it out. In particular, you might want to check out minute 33:17. Guitar, violin, and trash can? It’s a good one! Here’s your taste of the fun below.

Annual Rockport Christmas Program Images

Rockport, Indiana: Christmas Program Seating

Rockport, Indiana: Christmas Program A Place for Your Hat!

Rockport, Indiana: Christmas Program Best Seat in the House

Rockport, Indiana: Christmas Program The Stage is Set

Rockport, Indiana: Annual Christmas Program

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Spencer County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Rockport, Indiana 47635

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A very special thank you to Melissa Wilkinson, Executive Director of Spencer County Tourism, for providing us tickets for this event. A special thank you to the wonderful folks at the Christmas Program for their hospitality! Opinions, as always, remain mine and mine alone.

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Christmas Popcorn Recipe

Jessica Nunemaker — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00:28 +0000

Christmas Popcorn Recipe

Does anything complement the festivity of the season more than this easy, peasy Christmas Popcorn recipe?

Popcorn gets a holiday treatment with white chocolate, a dash of salt, and a light dusting of Red and Green Christmas-colored sprinkles!

It’s quick, easy, and let’s you get out of the kitchen and enjoy the fun! A hit with kids and adults–and makes a great gift when combined with cute packaging.

Christmas Popcorn Recipe

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Christmas Popcorn Recipe

This is not my recipe. It's been making the rounds on the web again recently but I do not know where it came from.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Unpopped Popcorn
Dash Salt
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Melted White Chocolate
Red and Green Nonpareil Sprinkles
Instructions
Melt White Chocolate.
Pop Popcorn.
Pour melted White Chocolate over popped Popcorn.
Stir.
Stir in Sprinkles.
Serve!
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Hendricks County Holly Days: Images from Danville, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:00:44 +0000

Hendricks County Holly Days is a fantastic way to ring in the holiday season. Or, more specifically, Danville, Indiana and Christmas on the Square!

As you can see below–this town has gone all out for Christmas! I love the street lamp snowflakes. That’s something I hadn’t seen before.

There’s all sorts of wonderful photo opportunities scattered around the Square in Danville. My favorite was this one–the ginormous “bowl” of ornaments. The festivities are still going on throughout Hendricks County. What a fun way to celebrate!

Christmas on The Square in Danville, Indiana Images

Danville, Indiana Christmas on The Square

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Christmas on The Square
Danville, Indiana 46122

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Rockport, Indiana: Annual Rockport Christmas Program

Jessica Nunemaker — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:08 +0000

Rockport, Indiana: Christmas Program

When you are in little Indiana, you should expect anything–and when it comes to the Rockport, Indiana Annual Christmas Program, you should expect amazing!

Located at the beautiful Spencer County Courthouse, THIS is how to usher in Christmas!

Rockport Annual Christmas Program

Our program said “local talent” and, if you are anything like me, you may have cringed slightly at that statement. However–I was completely blown away by the musical prowess of the people who live in this tiny Indiana town.

Located inside the basement of the courthouse, this is an awesome space. Once used as a meeting place for teachers back in the 1920′s, it is in its original condition, vintage chairs, stage, and all!

Now it’s main purpose is to hold the annual Rockport Christmas Program two days out of the year.

Christmas in Rockport, Indiana

Coat and tie means that everyone looks great and just adds to that whole festive feeling. Well, except for us–we spent the afternoon exploring Rockport’s great outdoors and probably looked a little worse for the wear!

For the Saturday night performance, you can catch the Spencer County Community Band playing in the beautiful courthouse. While you would think it would sound horrible (all those echoing sounds), I have heard it is a surprisingly wonderful space to hear music!

Santa also takes tickets. We had to switch to Sunday’s Matinee so we missed out on the Santa part unfortunately.

Rockport is Rockin’

Rockport, Indiana Christmas Program

You know what I hope? I hope that after seeing this article, that you’ll plan on purchasing tickets in advance–and get them to put on more than just two shows.

Talent this amazing needs to be shared–and two days aren’t enough! I didn’t expect to be completely awed by vocal performers and musicians!

But hubs and I weren’t the only ones in awe–our kids thoroughly enjoyed it! Make it a Christmas tradition in your family, too.

See more Rockport, Indiana images and other pictures in Indiana on my Flickr photostream.

Watch the talent at the 6th Annual Rockport Christmas Program on YouTube or below!

Spencer County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Rockport, Indiana 47635

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Hendricks County Holly Days: Christmas Fun in Danville, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:00:49 +0000

Hendricks County Courthouse Christmas

little Indiana and family love a good celebration–and Christmas on The Square in Danville, Indiana sounded like a great way to ring in the holidays!

Centered around the spacious Hendricks County Courthouse Square, it was absolutely magical.

Christmas on The Square in Danville

White lights were strung from the elegant Hendricks County Courthouse to the various businesses across the street. On the lawn sat an unlit Christmas tree.

Now, this is really cute and something I hadn’t seen a small Indiana town do before–they had a giant light switch next to the unlit tree in the “Off” position.

One lucky kid would get to meet Santa and help him flick the switch.

In a flash, all the lights turned on and bathed the Square in Christmas cheer! We ooh-ed and aah-ed with the rest of ‘em.

Things to Do Around Danville Square

Danville, Indiana Ice Skating

But that wasn’t all! There was also free ice skating–shoe rental was just $1. You could bring your own and skate away!

It wasn’t actual ice. Composed of interlocking hard plastic-like pieces, I’ve heard it is what hockey players practice on.

Kid #1 had so much fun–even though he spent more time falling than actually skating!

Even so, I don’t think he stopped smiling for a minute (and he was out there for more than half an hour)!

More to See and Do

Danville, Indiana Christmas Live Nativity

Inside the beautiful Hendricks County Courthouse were “Reindeer Games.”

These were just different skill games that, once completed, enabled little ones to trade in a ticket for a prize.

Kid #2, however, favored the live Nativity above all the rest.

More than the people, this one also had chickens, lambs, a donkey, and even a camel! He was so excited about that–and kept saying, “Horse!” This is where he wanted to hang out while big brother was ice skating!

Hendricks County Does Christmas

Except for Santa Claus, Indiana, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the halls decked quite so merrily. There’s a lot to love in this great small town!

You’ll have to watch my Small Town Holiday Gift Guide for Danville additions!

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Christmas on the Square
Danville, Indiana 46122

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little Indiana’s Big Holiday Guide: Where to Stay, Shop, and Eat in Indiana Towns!

Jessica Nunemaker — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:25 +0000

Your Holiday Gift Guide to Indiana Small Business!

little Indiana has been making a list and checking it twice–making sure to add each and every small Indiana business! It’s the first ever holiday guide to small business shopping.

Divided by counties and towns, this ginormous list can let you see at a glance the small Indiana towns I’ve already been–and what is right in your backyard. It will be updated throughout the holiday season.

Simply click on the Indiana business name to get an idea of what you in for! Easy, peasy.

Support Local Business

But it doesn’t end at mom and pop shops! You’ll also find lodging and restaurants. Whether you’re thinking about gift certificates, mini-getaways, or just need a place to put or meet the in-laws, you’ve got options.

Spend more time with each other and less fighting crowds. Remember the meaning for the season and support local whenever you can!

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