November 29, 2023
Did you know you can tag us? Use #yuletidevillage or #ytv23 so we can find you on Instagram & TikTok! Feature Image Credit to: Ashlee Williams Yuletide Village is quickly becoming a favorite for Ohioans looking to spend the winter weekend amid twinkling lights. Every year we come together to celebrate the holidays in a […]
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November 22, 2023
Are you ready to celebrate winter in a picturesque outdoor village? Yuletide Village 2023 starts this Friday, bringing an array of delights that are perfect for your family festivities. This glowing lights display expands across Renaissance Park, the same place as the famous Ohio Renaissance Festival, and gives folks the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere […]
Read Prepare for a Season of Lights!
November 15, 2023
These days, most of us don’t till the soil ourselves. We don’t raise the turkeys or dredge cranberries out of a bog. But to those of our past who did this as a matter of survival, it only made sense to give thanks for the abundance that would keep them and their families alive. It’s […]
Read Cultural Cornucopia: Harvest Festivals of the Old World
November 8, 2023
Forget freezers and canned goods. We live in an era where robots can bring food right to your table and your fridge can keep inventory and let you know when you run out of milk. We add preservatives to food to keep it shelf stable for longer, and we don’t feel as dependent on the […]
Read Preservation History: How Tudors Peasants Prepared for Winter
November 1, 2023
A (Very) Brief History of Low Comedy When looking back at the long tradition of ren faire entertainment, comedy comes in as the most prolific category. Whether it’s the bawdy aesthetic, the pageantry of color and sound, or the fact that we’re all walking around speaking in the accent of a country we fought a […]
Read Dirty Jokes: An Interview with The Mud Show