Christmas past and Christmas present collide at Wassail Weekend, a three-day extravaganza of yuletide merrymaking in Woodstock. Whatever your favorite holiday tradition, Windsor County’s cultural institutions have got it. Artistree screens family favorites such as
How the Grinch Stole Christmas and
Elf. Pentangle Arts throws evening musical parties featuring the Whiffenpoofs and
Irish Christmas in America. Billings Farm & Museum brings the 19th-century charm with sleigh rides, candle dipping and hot wassail punch. And, of course, the big man himself makes an appearance: Kids can catch Santa in a parade, ice-skating and decorating cookies throughout the weekend. See
woodstockvt.com for full schedule.