Atlanta Winter Guide
Atlanta Winter Guide

Letters to Santa and last-minute shopping at Eventide Brewing

10 Festive Holiday-Themed , World Records.10. The record for the tallest stack of Hanukkah donuts was set in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2018, Members of the Jewish Life Center stacked more than 3,100 donuts.9. The record for the most snowmen created in an hour was set in Akabira, Hokkaido, Japan, in 2015, 1,400 people created 2,036 snowmen to set the record.8. The record for the most expensive dreidel was set in Manalapan, Florida, in 2015. , Created by Pedro Maldonado, the dreidel is worth $14,000.7. The record for the most expensive Christmas tree was set in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2010, The tree and its decorations were worth more than $11 million.6. The record for the largest gingerbread man was set in Oslo, Norway, in 2009. , Made of less than 10 ingredients, the gingerbread cookie weighed almost three-quarters of a ton.5. The record for the most menorahs lit at the same time was set in Montgomery, New Jersey, in 2012. , 834 people lit their menorahs simultaneously.4. The record for the longest Santa wish list was set in Lapland, Finland, in 2012. , Containing almost 76,000 wishes, the list was 13,000 feet long.3. The record for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe was set in Kissimmee, Florida, in 2017. , 448 couples set the world record.2. The record for the most dreidels spinning at the same time was set in Philadelphia in 2011, The United Synagogue Youth group spun 734 dreidels simultaneously.1. The record for the tallest faux Christmas tree was set in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2016. , The tree was more than 236 feet tall
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Dec 11, 2023

If you and your kids are running behind with your things-to-do list, Eventide Brewing can help with its Letters to Santa event.

On Dec. 16, you can check everything off your shopping list, plus have some fun and enjoy some exclusive “holiday cheer” (adults only for that last one).

From noon-6 p.m., families, couples and singles can write letters to Santa, build gingerbread houses and do some last-minute shopping, all while listening to holiday music and sipping craft brews. Entry and activities are free unless otherwise noted.

Letters to Santa: If your littles ones haven’t mailed — or even penned — their Christmas list to the jolly fat man yet, the North Pole express mail will be on hand to make sure it arrives in time.

Photos with Santa: Have your picture taken with the main man for a $5 donation, which will be donated to Blessing Bags of Warmth.

Gingerbread house competition: For just $20, you can show off your architecture and design skills. You’ll get a gingerbread house kit and a beer “to boost your creativity.” Feel free to bring your own decorations if you have a certain design in mind. The top three creations will win prizes.

Holiday gift market: Still have some gifts to buy? You can shop local at the holiday market and get your loved ones artisan jewelry, crafts, soaps, home goods and more.

Cuban Christmas feast: If you work up an appetite, Don Fausto’s will be on hand with a traditional Cuban Christmas feast, including ropa vieja and roasted mojo pork.

Exclusive brews: Need something to wash that Cuban food down with? The brewery will release its Candy Cane Kattegat, a Baltic porter swirled with peppermint, and Blitzen, a limited-release White IPA, which is making its final appearance.

Live music will be playing throughout the event to maximize the holiday vibe.

Eventide

1015 Grant St. SE, Atlanta 30315

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