It takes a village to sustain a cherished tradition

The Town of Harvard Ecumenical Christmas Pageant proudly continued its cherished tradition, begun in 1961, over the weekend. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible. It truly takes a village, and ours is an exceptional one. We are especially grateful to Janice Kennedy and Heidi Wharton for their guidance and support, thoughtfully laying out the plan and shepherding us through the past year. Our appreciation also extends to the three town churches, the Harvard Press, police and fire departments, and town administration for their flexibility and collaboration as we navigated this new responsibility together.

The children were nothing short of remarkable, bringing boundless energy, enthusiasm, and confidence to the pageant. Special thanks to Erin Ash Sullivan, Jacqueline Kelley, Adelle Besse, and the Rev. Megan Lynes for their patience, generosity, and dedication of valuable time to help create such a magical moment for our community.The town tree lighting was another highlight of the night, featuring wonderful music by the Nashoba Valley Concert Band. Thank you for sharing your festive spirit and bringing joy to all on a cold winter’s night.

Barbara Romero, on behalf of the Pageant Committee