Find holiday spirit at Geneva Christmas Walk and House Tour

Holiday elves have been busy creating a magical experience in Geneva for its 47th Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 5, and House Tour festivities on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6.

Among the twinkling lights and fresh greenery lined streets, chestnuts will roast over open fires, carolers will fill the night air with seasonal favorites and a live nativity scene will take place. Dazzling window displays brimming with gift ideas invite shoppers to stroll through shops as merchants serve holiday refreshments.

This popular and family-friendly event will treat visitors to a very merry Friday evening full of hometown traditions as well as special treats - the arrival of Santa Lucia, Christmas cookies, the Great Tree lighting, homemade candy canes, and a visit from Santa with the opening of his Gingerbread House.

Treat yourself to the Christmas House Tour on Friday and Saturday to see five homes aglow with holiday decorations. Local decorators and landscapers worked with homeowners to create holiday magic to fit each house. A Holiday Tea held at the Congregational Church in Geneva is included in the $30 price of the tour ticket.

Both events are presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce with the support of the city of Geneva and community volunteers. Proceeds from the house tour go to decorating the downtown for the holidays.

For more information on these events and events all through the holiday season, visit genevachamber.com or call (630) 232-6060.

Sneak peek: Geneva Christmas House Tour homes