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Callahan Holiday Celebrations – Florida

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The Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, sponsored by the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1 in the parking lot of Southeastern Bank on US 1 in Callahan. “The 12 Days of Christmas” parade will start promptly at 11 a.m.
Following the craft show, the West Nassau Historical Society invites everyone to a “Christmas Open House at the Callahan Depot” from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and listen to live entertainment by Callahan’s own Liz Mobley, Ray Williams and Robin Kinsey.

Stay after and enjoy the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (scheduled for dusk) on the front lawn with Mayor Shirley Graham and the town of Callahan. For more information about the West Nassau Historical Society visit www.wnhsfl.org or call (904) 879-3406.

Fernandina Farmers Market – Fernandina Beach, Florida

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The Market features farm fresh produce, pickled seasonal vegetables, freshly baked breads and pastries, jellies, relishes and marinades, desserts as well as a wide selection of plants including orchids and other tropicals, succulents, herbs and garden flower and shrubs.

Saturday, 9am – 1pm at the corner of Centre Street & 7th Street North in downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach. There is plenty of parking available.

www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com or (904) 491-4872

Gingerbread Pirate Ship for the Holidays – Amelia Island, Florida

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AMELIA ISLAND, FL – November 21, 2007 – In a new twist on the traditional holiday gingerbread house, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has unveiled a 17 feet long, 12 feet high gingerbread pirate ship in the resort’s lobby. Complete with masts and crow’s nest, the ship includes gingerbread cannons with chocolate cannonballs and a treasure chest.

The resort’s pastry chefs and carpenters logged over 300 hours on this project, including 27 hours constructing the wooden base for the pirate ship and 175 baking hours. Consisting of 1,200 pounds of flour, 450 pounds of granulated sugar, 300 pounds of light brown sugar, 150 pounds of powdered sugar, 3,000 eggs, 435 egg whites, 300 pounds of shortening, 15 gallons of milk, 90 pounds of molasses, seven pounds of cinnamon, five pounds of ginger, two pounds of allspice, ground cloves and nutmeg, the pirate ship is one “sweet” vessel.

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Genuine Granny Delivers Old Fashioned Christmas – Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Sweet Granny’s, a Florida bakery announces expansion of bakery basket services in time for Christmas season.

Fernandina Beach; Amelia Island, FL (PRWEB) — With all the challenges the modern family faces in planning a traditional Christmas celebration including distance from relatives and lack of time, one family in Florida hopes to ease some of the burden with baskets of home baked goodies. Sweet Granny’s, a family run bakery in Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island, headed by a genuine granny has expanded their storefront to accept internet orders for holiday favorites, including their most popular gift baskets filled with cookies, brownies and hand-dipped chocolates.

“We don’t pretend that our baking is a cure for all that ails a family, but sharing some old fashioned Christmas baking along with memories can help strengthen family bonds over the holiday season,” explains Natalie Goolsby, Business Manager for Sweet Granny’s, “Things should never be so stressful that we forget to take time to enjoy good things and each other.”

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Christmas on Centre – Fernandina, Florida

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Tour Victorial Homes during the Christmas on Centre Tour of Homes. Beginning at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church participants will be admitted into private homes from 11-5pm, and Bed and Breakfasts after 1pm. This event will carry on the tradition of Christmas tours presented for many years by the Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association. All proceeds support the Amelia Island Museum of History. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m on December 1, 2007. Call (904)277-2499 for tickets and more information about the event or visit www.ameliaisland.org