South Bethlehem Historical Society Announces the 33rd Annual Ethnic Tree Display

Throughout South Bethlehem’s history different ethnic groups immigrated to the Lehigh Valley mainly to work at Bethlehem Steel but for other reasons and purposes as well. With each ethnic group that came to South Bethlehem they brought their own Christmas traditions and beliefs.  The Christmas trees embody many of those traditions and beliefs.  The purpose of the exhibit has always been to showcase those traditions as well as to remind everyone of the different ethnic groups that made South Bethlehem what it is today.

Join us for the SBHS Ethnic Tree lighting which will took place Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Noon, followed by a short ceremony, at The Outlets at Wind Creek, 77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA  18015.

The 14 trees that are currently displayed this year are only a fraction of the many groups that came to the Lehigh Valley and especially to South Bethlehem.  We are hoping to include even more ethnic trees next year bringing the total to 19!