Alex, Ben and I attended "A Victorian Christmas" at the Rancho Guajome Adobe with the Pira family. It is an old rancho that was built in the 1840's and remained a working ranch well into the 1900's. It is owned by the state now and is part of the park system. Alex and Ben got to make a hand dipped candle, a corn husk doll...I made one too.... took swings at the Christmas pinata and got a bag of candy. We even made a hand dipped caramel apple, a reindeer bag and wove a God's eye for our Christmas tree. (which they did entirely by themselves!) We had a wagon ride, ate fresh grilled tacos, and watched traditional Mexican dancers. Not to mention getting to tour the Rancho and see all of the antiques! The volunteers were all in period costume, it was delightful. The Historic Rancho Guajome Adobe was decorated using natural material that a family from the 1800s would have used to make wreaths, garlands, centerpieces and other holiday decorations. This was our second year going - we will miss it next year!
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