Presented by Lorraine German, Dressing the Christmas Tree is a fascinating look at both antique and vintage Christmas decorations. Lorraine will discuss the history of adorning holiday greens from their pagan beginnings through the mid-20th century and will provide examples of ornaments from her own collection. An avid collector of Christmas antiques for almost 40 years, Lorraine’s interest began with an early 20th century German Santa and sleigh that she inherited from her grandparents. Christmas is Lorraine’s favorite season and each year she decorates every room of her home with an assortment of treasured family heirlooms, early decorations and contemporary folk art. At the conclusion of the program, you will be invited to an intimate wine and cheese reception, where you can mix and mingle, and ask questions of Lorraine. The program and reception will last approximately 75-90 minutes.