Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!
Philadelphia is a magic city just as Christmas season is. During this walking tour with a professional tour guide, you will be able to sightsee, hear, and also learn about some of the history that Philadelphia possesses. Apart from having a a portion of Philadelphia's history during this walking tour, you will also feel the cultural atmosphere of Christmas in the city and we'll visit the magical and full of goodies Christmas Market. Do you know what makes it so popular? You will experience all types ofﺁ holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. You'll also have so much fun at the Christmas Village in LOVE park where you will listen to live music, admire all the festive decorations, and taste the delicious local food. Fill your memories and heart with the Christmas Spirit in Philadelphia!
The tour will commence at the Independence Visitor's Center with an introduction to the topic of Black History during the colonial period. You will hear about the role that Black Americans played in the founding of the nation. The group will continue to the President’s House and hear about the 9 enslaved people who were held there. The group will hear about Martha Washington's handmaid who ran away to escape slavery. The next stop is Congo Square where people of African descent held celebrations. It is also a potter's field where free and enslaved Africans are still buried to this day. The next stop is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. You will hear about the liberation of a woman whose slave owner attempted to abduct her back into slavery and the trial of her rescuers. You will also see the traditional sites of Independence Hall, liberty bell, Congress Hall, and much more