The 2026 Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival collectible pewter ornament titled “Santa to the Rescue” is now available. It can be purchased for $15 via mail order and at the following businesses in Bethlehem: Little Town Deli, Bethlehem Post Office, Thomaston Savings Bank, Town Apothecary and Ace Hardware. It will also be sold in the Town Hall during this year’s 45th annual festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 4, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. The 2026 ornament is the 45th in the series. Only one production run of ornaments is made and they are all stamped with a sequential serial number making them a limited-edition collectible. The concept for this year’s ornament, incorporating America 250, was decided by the Christmas Town Festival Committee, and designed by local artist Mat Gonzales.
