Lunch & Learn: The First New England Christmas: It's Not What You Think

Thu Dec 11 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

Plimoth Patuxet Museums | Plymouth

Plimoth Patuxet: Commemorating 400 Years 1620-2020
Publisher/HostPlimoth Patuxet: Commemorating 400 Years 1620-2020
Lunch & Learn: The First New England Christmas: It's Not What You Think
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About this Event

What Christmas traditions did Plymouth Colonists bring with them from England? Join Director of Colonial Interpretation & Training Malka Benjamin to explore the diversity of Christmas traditions that were carried to Plymouth Colony.

Speaker Bio:

Malka Benjamin has over 30 years of experience working in public history and is the Director of Colonial Interpretation & Training at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. In this role she is responsible for training and mentoring the Museum’s public facing staff and working with the Education & Public Engagement team to develop fun and educational guest experiences across the Museum’s living history sites. She loves using stories, crafted from primary sources, along with the Museum’s dynamic recreated historic environments, to bring the world of the 17th Century to life, and loves helping other staff learn to do the same. Prior to coming to Plimoth Patuxet, Ms. Benjamin worked for the National Park Service and at Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in Newport, RI. She holds a B.A. from Cornell University in archaeology, anthropology, and American Indian studies.

In-person and online tickets available.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You may bring a bagged lunch or snack to enjoy while you experience the lecture series. Our Plentiful Café is open from April 1-November 26. Lunch is not included in the ticket price.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact Christina Coleman, Director of Public Programs and Hospitality, at (508) 746-1622 ext. 8107 or by emailing [email protected], with any questions or if you would like to purchase tickets over the phone.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not have to bring your printed ticket to the event. You may give your name to the Event Facilitator at check-in.

H ow do I access the event on Zoom?

Z oom info will be on the bottom of your ticket. A reminder with the link is also sent 1 hour before the program is set to begin.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, United States

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