Candlelight Holiday Tour

Thursday, December 4th 2008

The Spirit of Christmas Past filled the air at the Chatillon-DeMenil House during our Candlelight Tour on Dec.4, 2008.

Holiday decorations were enjoyed in every room, as docents dressed in clothing representing the eras during which the DeMenils lived in the House explained customs of a French Christmas. Madame Chouteau herself (a.k.a. Diann Daniels) came to wish everyone a Joyeux Noel! Craig Schmid, Alderman from the 20th Ward, entertained our guests by playing carols on his trumpet, and Don Heiligtag beautifully tickled the ivories of the DeMenil piano.

Our dining room table was set with the thirteen desserts of the Reveillon Feast, and everyone happily helped us devour the two delicious Yule Logs (Bouche de Noel) that had been part of the dessert display!

The grand finale of the evening was a fabulous concert in our parlor by The Clayton Silver Strings. Everyone left the House that night brimming with Christmas Cheer.