Sanders Family Christmas Play 2024 - December 20th at 7pm
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Friday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2024 - December 21st at 2:30pm
2024-12-21 14:30 - 16:30
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Saturday, December 21st at 2:30 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2024 - December 21st at 7pm
2024-12-21 19:00 - 21:00
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Saturday, December 21st at 7 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2024 - December 22nd at 2:30pm
2024-12-22 14:30 - 16:30
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Sunday, December 22nd at 2:30 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Botanical Design: “Holiday Mailbox Arrangement"
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Deadline to Register: November 8th at 5:00pm
Title: Botanical Design: “Holiday Mailbox Arrangement”
Description: Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on workshop that brings the beauty of nature to your front yard! In this class, students will learn how to create a stunning, long-lasting holiday mailbox decoration using fresh greenery foraged from their own backyards. Weather permitting at the end of the class we will take an optional walk around the museum grounds to point out types of appropriate greenery to add to your own mailbox decor.
Each participant will receive:

A sturdy arrangement base
A 3-foot length of festive ribbon to make your bow in class
A curated list of long-lasting natural materials ideal for foraging
Step-by-step instructions for assembling a decoration on your home mailbox.

This class is perfect for anyone who loves crafting, decorating, or simply wants to add a personal, nature-inspired touch to their holiday décor. You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to build your own mailbox decoration at home—just in time for the season!
Instructor: Beth Phillips says “I weave lighting, sculptures and basketry using whole and split Kudzu vines. I also make paper from the leaves, and I recently learned the ancient process of extracting the fiber from the vines to weave cloth and am excitedly pursuing that side of creating with kudzu at present. I regularly forage materials from nature to include in my artwork and botanical arrangements. Images and examples of my more recent work can be seen on my social media pages on FB and IG @kudzumama. With the invasive nature of kudzu such an environmental and ecological issue in the South, I love the opportunity to share all the wonderful uses and products that can be derived from such a maligned vine.”

Supplies and Attire: All materials and supplies will be provided.
Time: Saturday, November 15th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuition: $80.00
Supply Fee: $10.00
Level: Beginner
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Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years of age or older and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage suffered by the attendee as a result of actives during the educational program.
Cancelation Policy: Our workshops take a great deal of advance planning and purchasing of supplies. 25% of all ticket purchases are a non-refundable deposit. Students that cancel 30 days or more prior to the date of the class will be eligible for a refund, minus the non-refundable deposit. No refunds will be issued less than 30 days from the start date of a class.* To be fair and consistent, there can be no exceptions to this policy, regardless for the reason a cancelation is requested.
Thank you for understanding that this policy is in place to protect our artist instructors who spend time, energy, and money to create an amazing learning experience.
*We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. If this minimum is not met, the class may be canceled or rescheduled. In this case, a full refund will be offered.

2025 Candlelight Christmas Friday
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
December 5 & 6, 2025
The mountain comes alive with the glow of the holidays. Experience a touch of Christmas Past!
Roast Chestnuts | String Popcorn & Cranberries
Visit Animals | Taste Figgy Pudding | Hear Stories
Create a Handmade Ornament | Visit Kris Kringle
Enjoy sounds of Traditional Music
Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening at Burritt on the Mountain. For one weekend a year we open the gates after dark, light the candles and welcome guests to Experience a touch of Christmas past!
Step back in time as the mountain is transformed by the soft glow of candlelight and the charm of time-honored holiday traditions. Guests of all ages will enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts, stringing popcorn and cranberries, making pomanders, decorating cookies, and visiting with our barnyard animals. Warm up with a taste of figgy pudding, gather around for heartwarming storytelling, and create your very own handmade ornament to take home. Children will delight in a visit with Kris Kringle, while traditional holiday music fills the air throughout the grounds, adding to the festive spirit. Join us for this beloved annual tradition and experience the wonder and warmth of Christmas past brought to life.
Photo Opportunity and Visit with Kris Kringle in the Baron Bluff from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Music & Activities in the Church, Mansion and Historic Park 5:00pm-9:00pm.
A variety of complimentary refreshments, as well as hot toddies available for purchase in Baron Bluff 5:00pm-9:00pm.

Ticket Information:
Purchase your Car Passes for up to 6 people Today!
Don’t wait, buy your tickets today!
Members on Sale – August 1st at 10am
General Public on Sale – September 1st at 10am

Members: $55 per carload (up to six people)
General Public: $70 per carload (up to six people)
Online ticket sales end 7pm the day of the event unless Sold Out.
Limited tickets will be sold for each night, so get your tickets early!
All ticket sales final sale. No refunds or exchanges after November 24th.

Ticket barcodes emailed to you after purchase will serve as your Car Pass for the event. Please have it ready and available to show parking lot attendant when approaching the parking lot on the day of the event.

To ensure that every visitor is guaranteed admission and a parking space, and therefore can enjoy the evening to the fullest, we will be selling limited tickets for each night. All tickets will be sold in advance.
Not a Burritt Member? Now is your chance to buy early and save, Become a Member Today!

Interested in Volunteering?

Thank you to our 2025 Candlelight Christmas Sponsors:

2025 Candlelight Christmas Saturday
2025-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States

Holiday Magic 2025
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-14 | Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Don’t miss this cherished 31-year tradition!
Celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Burritt Mansion. Join us for an elegant meal with a Huntsville’s Master Chorale serenade of beloved holiday songs. Enjoy a quick visit from Father Christmas and a special Burritt gift to mark the season. Don’t miss this cherished tradition; celebrate the season and support Burritt’s longest-running fundraiser.

Holiday Magic 2025
5 nights of Gourmet Holiday Dinners in the Burritt Mansion: December 10th-14th
Wednesday, December 10th | Thursday, December 11th | Friday, December 12th | Saturday, December 13th | Sunday, December 14th
Dinner service begins at 6pm.

New this year: Luncheon Option | Tuesday, December 9th at 11:30am

Holiday Magic Reservations Open Now!

Holiday Magic Lunch Menu
Salad: The Winter Event Salad – Mixed Greens, Pomegranate Seed, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Pears and Feta with a Honey Balsamic Dressing
Lunch: Herb Roasted Chicken with a Cranberry Drizzle, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Carrots (GF)
Vegetarian Meal: Portabella Stack– Portabella, Mozzarella, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Squash and Zucchini

$100 per person – $70 is considered a tax donation to Burritt on the Mountain.
Lunch seating at 11:30am

Holiday Magic Dinner Menu
Plated Appetizer
Baked Apple Phyllo Cups | Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms | Anti Pasto Skewers
Soup : Tuscan Lentil Soup
Salad: The Winter Event Salad – Mixed Greens, Pomegranate Seed, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Pears and Feta with a Honey Balsamic Dressing
Entrée: Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a Herb Au jus, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Chefs Vegetable Medley and Rolls
Dessert: Flourless Raspberry Orange White Chocolate Torte

$150 per person – $70 is considered a tax donation to Burritt on the Mountain.
6:00pm arrival time – plated appetizers

Not a Burritt Member? Become one and enjoy this early perk!
Become a Member Today!

Have questions? Want to make your reservations?
Please call Stephanie Timberlake at 256-512-0141.

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2025 - December 17th at 7pm
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2025 - December 18th at 7pm
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2025 - December 19th at 7pm
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Friday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2025 - December 20th at 2:30pm
2025-12-20 14:30 - 16:30
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Wednesday, December 20th at 2:30 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2025 - December 20th at 7pm
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted

Sanders Family Christmas Play 2025 - December 21st at 2:30pm
2025-12-21 14:30 - 16:30
Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church
produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company
Performance: Wednesday, December 21st at 2:30 p.m.
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community. Conceived by Alan Bailey and penned by Connie Ray, this famous sequel of Smoke on the Mountain returns to the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain.
We’ll return to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on Christmas Eve of 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, thereby getting the congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders’ own, ship off to World War II. The congregation will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devout Sanders family members. The play is set in a church which makes the Old Country Church the perfect venue.

Sanders Family Holiday Cheer Room
(Folk School Classroom)
Come Enjoy a Snack or Beverage before the Show!
Festive Holiday Beverages for Adults and Kids
Charcuterie, Desserts and Snacks available for purchase
The Holiday Cheer room opens one hour before the show and stays open through intermission.
Credit cards and cash accepted
