Thirty Years? It seems like just yesterday that my mother was making Carolers all over the house and garage. It has been a wonderful thirty years filled with many blessings, so how does one recognize such a milestone? I guess we need to throw a party! Please come join us in Chalfont, PA on September 26-28, 2008 for a special celebration.

Our first thought was to have the event in London. Is there a better place to get the feeling of Victorian England and where the characters of A Christmas Carol can come to life? But since that seemed a little impractical, we decided to bring London to Pennsylvania in the form of Gerald Charles Dickens.

Gerald is the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, and he performs a one-man show of A Christmas Carol, taking the part of twenty-six different characters in turn. The performance is unforgettable, as he brings to life all of the meaning of the original story.

And what is a party without some games, presents and surprises? Joyce is developing a few new special pieces for the anniversary, and the weekend will be filled with opportunities for fun and games. Overall, we expect to give out $30,000 in various prizes during the weekend. Click here for contest rules.

The big prize is a Trip for two to London! (We just couldn’t leave London out of the party.) One lucky couple will have the opportunity to walk the same streets that served as inspiration both for Dickens’ classic stories and Joyce Byers’ Christmas Carolers. Perhaps you can find a modern day Cry of London while traveling between the Charles Dickens Museum and Buckingham Palace!

Once again, we will have the opportunity for you to Design Your Own Traditional Caroler and watch it being dressed right before your eyes. Factory Tours guided by our artisans give a new appreciation to the fine hand craftsmanship that goes into every figure. And why not take a moment and relax at an English Tea between events?

We are going to have a wonderful time, and I hope that you will be able to join us for our 30th Birthday Celebration!
For more information about this special event, please visit www.byerschoice.com or call 215-822-6700.
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• Friday, September 26th; 5:30 PM SOLD OUT
  ** Gather with collectors from around the country for a glass of wine followed by an English Christmas dinner complete with turkey, trimmings and of course plum pudding! After the meal, Gerald Dickens will perform his great-great grandfather’s classic tale, A Christmas Carol.
• Saturday, September 27th & Sunday, September 28th; 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  Byers’ Choice is open with plenty of activities and special events:
  Appearances by Gerald Charles Dickens at various times throughout the day
  * Ability to redeem special Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dickens Carolers®
  ** Design Your Own Caroler and have it dressed especially for you!
  * Some of our favorite pieces from prior years will be on sale.
  * Tours of the factory floor given by Byers’ Choice artisans
  * A few pieces designed by Joyce and available only at the event will be available for sale.
  * The Byers family will be available to speak with people and sign pieces.
  * A variety of Christmas games and contests
  * Special Drawings for many prizes

Workshop Tours ~ Design Your Own Traditional Caroler Figurine

• In addition, reservations are strongly recommended if you are interested in:
  ** Lovely English Garden Tea; Saturday & Sunday: Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
  ~ SATURDAY TEA SOLD OUT ~
  ** A Christmas Carol performance by Gerald Dickens; Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
  Meet Mr. Dickens and enjoy punch & cookies after the 4pm show on Saturday.
  ~ SATURDAY 1 P.M. & 2 P.M. SHOWS SOLD OUT ~

** It is important to pre-register for these activities in advance as space is limited.
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