Foxcroft School invites adults and children of all ages to come and celebrate the Christmas Season on Sunday, Dec. 4, with a spectacular Christmas Pageant, followed by a visit from Santa Claus. The free performance will begin at 2:00 pm in the Engelhard Gymnasium, located in the Albright Center at Foxcroft School, 22407 Foxhound Lane, Middleburg, VA.

For the Foxcroft community and the many area residents who have been attending for years, the pageant is a beloved tradition and a lovely way to kick-off the holiday season. This event is free to all, but space is limited. RSVP to attend the pageant at www.foxcroft.org/pageant-rsvp or 540.687.4510.

The pageant is a tradition that began with Foxcroft founder Charlotte Haxall Noland soon after she established the School in 1914. Each year, Foxcroft's new students and Chorale present the nativity story as a gift to the community using Mack Senett's script – which includes several animals from the Bible, along with some animals that you will.

Live donkeys, goats, and bunnies have all made appearances in recent years. Non-stop music and beautiful costumes that have been part of the show for decades are also featured. Karin Thorndike of the Fine Arts Department at Foxcroft directs the performance, assisted by Fine Arts teacher Nance Sweet, Voice Instructor and Music Coordinator Morgan Brower, and accompanist Losmith Hines.

The pageant is the culmination of a weekend devoted to community outreach and holiday activities by Foxcroft students and faculty. On Friday evening, they gather to decorate the campus, sing carols, share holiday traditions. On Saturday, students and faculty assist with various activities by Foxcroft students and faculty. On Friday evening, they gather to decorate the campus, sing carols, share holiday traditions. On Saturday, students and faculty assist with various Christmas in Middleburg activities, including Breakfast with Santa and face painting. Members of the Freshman Class ride the Foxcroft float in the parade.