Dec. 12-21, Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5-9 p.m. Experience the magic of a candlelight village at Christmastime and explore the history of the holiday's traditions. Admission: $14, children under 3 free. Info: www.osv.org. Dec. 13, Wilbraham Christmas Home Tour. Six decorated homes and one log cabin will be ready for guests from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., along with decorated tables on display at Wilbraham United Church. Discount tickets available at church office, 500 Main St., Wilbraham, prior to tour day. Full price tickets available day of the tour at same location. Dec. 13-14, Nutmeg Ballet's Nutcracker. Performances at 1 and 5 p.m. at Maxwell and Ruth Belding Theater, The Bushnell, Hartford, Conn. Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts/Nutmeg Ballet bring Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker back to The Bushnell, delighting audiences young and old. This holiday favorite brings to life toy soldiers and dueling mice, princesses and sugarplums a delicious treat for the child in all of us. Tickets prices: $37.50-$49.50. Tickets on sale now. Dec. 13, Santa Arrives at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. At Heritage State Park, Holyoke. Hurs: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Info: www.holyokemerrygoround.org. Dec. 14, Santa Arrives at his Mittineague Park House, West Springfield, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, Festival of Carols. Annual concert, entitled "Sing We Now Christmas," will take place Dec. 14 at St. Cecilia's Church in Wilbraham at 7:30 p.m. and at St. Adalbert's Church in Enfield Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Springfield and Hartford symphony orchestras are expected to take part in this adult and youth choir concert. Dec. 15, Great Joy: A Gospel Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at The William H. Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell, Hartford, Conn. An evening of holiday music with Broadway inspirational voices. Mixing popular holiday carols, Christmas songs and hymns, with songs from their Grammy-nominated CD, Great Joy: A Gospel Christmas, Broadway Inspiration Voices presents a night of joy and celebration of the holiday season through the music. Tickets prices: $18-$40. Dec. 16, Nifty Nineties Hanukkah Celebration. A celebration to honor members of the community who are 90 and older. Come enjoy latkes, Haunakka cookies and entertainment by Rabbi Micah Becker-Kelin and the JCC Sunshiners. Tickets: $5 JCC members, $8 public. Call 739-4715. Info: Nancy Posnick 739-4715 x 325. Dec. 17, Cookies with Santa at Look Park. From 4-8 p.m. in Santa's Workshop, located at at the Garden House for this special event. Hot chocolate, cookies and milk to honor all the elementary schools of Northampton. Look Park is located in the Florence section of Northampton. Info:413-584-5457. Dec. 19, Christmas Carol Sing, 7 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church of Middle Haddam, Middle Haddam Road, Middle Haddam, Conn. (860-267-8344). Several solo selections including Adam: Cantique de Noel, Kent: I'll be home for Christmas, Dello Joio: The Holy Infant's Lullaby along with traditional carols sung by the audience. Web site: www.uccwebsites.net/secondcongmiddlehaddam.html. Presented by members of the New England Chamber Choir. Dec. 20, Pops!: Holiday Pops! Spectacular. Performances at 3 and 8 p.m. at The William H. Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell, Hartford, Conn. Holiday Pops! Spectacular with Edward Cumming returns to The Bushnell after two nearly sold-out shows in 2007. Tickets are available through Hartford Symphony Orchestra Ticket Services. Visit them at 99 Pratt St., Suite 500, in Hartford, call 860-244-2999, or buy online at www.hartfordsymphony.org. Dec. 21 , First Light Hanukkah Celebration. From 4-6 p.m. at the Springfield Jewish community Center, Dickinson St. Spfld. Come for latkes and the lighting of the giant Menorah. Info: Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein, 739-4715 x 344 or rabbimicah@jcca.org. Dec. 21, Santa Arrives at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. At Heritage State Park in Holyoke from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Info: www.holyokemerrygoround.org. Dec. 21, Jim Brickman Holiday Homecoming, 7 p.m. at The William Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell, Hartford, Conn. Jim's remarkable career includes six gold and platinum selling albums, three number one and 12 top 10 adult contemporary radio hits, a 2003 Grammy nomination , and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for "The Gift." Tickets: $35-$55. Dec. 22, The Fifth Annual Chanukah Festival of Lights, 4-5 p.m., Majestic Theatre Lobby, West Springfield. Dec. 31, First Night Junior in Holyoke. 12th annual celebration, featuring fun-filled activities especially for children and families. From 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Info: www.holyokemerrygoround.org. Dec. 31, First Night Northampton. A day of family-friendly activities beginning at noon and lasting through the official greeting of 2009 at midnight. Fireworks at 6:15 p.m., cannon fire at 11:30 p.m. are just some of the highlights of this day of performances and entertainment. buttons available beginning Dec. 1 by emailing name, address, phone no and number of buttons requested. Until Dec. 30 prices are: Adult: $16 all day, $10 until 6 p.m., Seniors: $10, Kids 2-10: $10. Info: Cantique de Noel, Kent: I'll be home for Christmas, Dello Joio: The Holy Infant's Lullaby along with traditional carols sung by the audience. Web site: www.uccwebsites.net/secondcongmiddlehaddam.html. Presented by members of the New England Chamber Choir. Dec. 20, Pops!: Holiday Pops! Spectacular. Performances at 3 and 8 p.m. at The William H. Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell, Hartford, Conn. Holiday Pops! Spectacular with Edward Cumming returns to The Bushnell after two nearly sold-out shows in 2007. Tickets are available through Hartford Symphony Orchestra Ticket Services. Visit them at 99 Pratt St., Suite 500, in Hartford, call 860-244-2999, or buy online at www.hartfordsymphony.org. Dec. 21, First Light Hanukkah Celebration. From 4-6 p.m. at the Springfield Jewish community Center, Dickinson St. Spfld. Come for latkes and the lighting of the giant Menorah. Info: Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein, 739-4715 x 344 or rabbimicah@jcca.org. Dec. 21, Santa Arrives at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. At Heritage State Park in Holyoke from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Info: www.holyokemerrygoround.org. Dec. 21, Jim Brickman Holiday Homecoming, 7 p.m. at The William Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell, Hartford, Conn. Jim's remarkable career includes six gold and platinum selling albums, three number one and 12 top 10 adult contemporary radio hits, a 2003 Grammy nomination , and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for "The Gift." Tickets: $35-$55. Dec. 22, The Fifth Annual Chanukah Festival of Lights, 4-5 p.m., Majestic Theatre Lobby, West Springfield. Dec. 31, First Night Junior in Holyoke. 12th annual celebration, featuring fun-filled activities especially for children and families. From 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Info: www.holyokemerrygoround.org. Dec. 31, First Night Northampton. A day of family-friendly activities beginning at noon and lasting through the official greeting of 2009 at midnight. Fireworks at 6:15 p.m., cannon fire at 11:30 p.m. are just some of the highlights of this day of performances and entertainment. buttons available beginning Dec. 1 by emailing name, address, phone no and number of buttons requested. Until Dec. 30 prices are: Adult: $16 all day, $10 until 6 p.m., Seniors: $10, Kids 2-10: $10. Info: www.nohoarts.org.