I am an Education Department intern working at the Octagon House
     Museum in Washington, D.C.  We are beginning to plan our Christmas
     events and I am hoping to solicit advice from other historic house
     museums about their successes and failures in Christmas programming.

     We focus on the Federal Period, in particular 1817-1828, but other key
     aspects of our interpretation include architecture and design. Does
     anyone have any information to share about programming related to
     these aspects? For example, what events were really popular, or way
     too much trouble? How have you decorated your house? We are
     particularly interested in food, music, and family activities.

     Thank you!