The Christmas Revels: An Acadian-Cajun Celebration of the Winter Solstice

A holiday tradition for more than four decades, The Christmas Revels is a joyful theatrical celebration of the winter solstice that travels the world each year showcasing cultural traditions including music, dance, folktales, and rituals.

Filled with toe-tapping fiddle tunes, lilting Cajun two steps, gorgeous anthems, and familiar touchstones like the Sussex Mummers Carol and Lord of the Dance, this year’s Revels follows the Acadians, the original French immigrants who settled on the Canadian border in the 1700’s but were later forced southward by the British to a new home along the Louisiana bayous.

Featuring a 100-member cast, The Christmas Revels is directed by Patrick Swanson with music direction by Megan Henderson.

The Christmas Revels performances last about 2.5 hours including a 15-minute intermission.