The ORF Blog

May 24, 2023

The history of the divergent Celtic people is interwoven with their folklore and legends, going back to a time long before Christian arrived and began to transcribe their tales. It can be difficult to speak briefly on this subject, as many of these tales are epics equal to that of the Mesopotamian Gilgamesh or Greek […]

May 10, 2023

For many Celtic nationalities, their folklore and legends are intertwined with the history of the respective peoples. As such, the symbolism that is so much a part of their past trickles down through the ages in such a way that it is inextricable. But do you know how these symbols became such an important part […]

December 14, 2022

Only one week left to experience the beauty of Yuletide Village: Season of Lights! We’re open this Friday from 5-9 pm and Saturday from 3-9 pm. Before you visit, take a look at our walkthrough video below and see what’s waiting for you.

December 7, 2022

Holiday traditions around the world bring to mind a sense of joy and good tidings. Each tradition carries a special meaning, many of which go back for generations. But if we were to take a look back about five hundred years ago, Christmas would seem almost unfamiliar. The holiday that now dominates most of the […]

November 30, 2022

time to come out and enjoy the sights. Let’s take a look at what you missed last weekend while there is still plenty of time left to visit us for yourself. “Brownies from Benji taste so good! Bought fingerless gloves from viking wife…they are really warm! Wear warm clothes. It’s really cold in the open […]

November 23, 2022

Get ready for a wonderland of holiday excitement! Yuletide Village opens this weekend, giving you and yours four weekends of seasonal celebrations. With just a few more days until the fun begins, we’ve got plenty of new and returning entertainment for you to enjoy. So if you’re looking for the perfect way to schedule your […]

November 16, 2022

The holiday season is just a few weeks away. As we approach the start of the cyclical winter wonderland there are certain traditions that many of us just can’t go without. Everyone celebrates the holidays a little differently. Some folks are guided by their faith, others by their family and cultural heritage. Some mainstays are […]

November 9, 2022

With the renaissance festival behind us, our village has begun to look forward to the winter holiday season. Our site crew was up bright and early the Monday after ORF, lights in hand, ready to transform this 1572 Tudor town into a twinkling lane of colorful cheer. This will be the 3rd season for Yuletide […]

November 2, 2022

Another season passes, leaving in its wake the joy that comes from being together with friends. We still have Yuletide Village to look forward to in just a few weeks. But as we take the time between now and then to recover ourselves, it’s nice to take a look back at some of the fun […]

October 27, 2022

“This fellow is wise enough to play the fool.” William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night The visual effect of a jester is something that most people are familiar with, even if they don’t really know why. Diamond patterned clothing in bright colors, a three-pronged hat with bells jingling about. They may wear masks or have elaborate face […]