Merry Christmas to All
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Dec. 25th
- All day - Christmas Day Dining Specials
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden Sports
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Holiday Roundup
Photo by Bud Rockhill
Church Services
- 10AM Calvary Episcopal
- 8AM and 10AM St. Joseph Catholic Church
Retail
Dining
- 7AM-12PM Windy Saddle Cafe
Full Coffee bar and a special food menu - 7AM-1PM Table Mountain Inn
Brunch - 11AM-2AM Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
A wonderful meal with friends and family - 12-1PM First United Methodist Church will serve lunch.
Come in through the Aqua door. We will be serving ham, corn casserole, green beans, rolls and pie. Join us in celebrating the birth of love and welcome among us. - 2-8PM Table Mountain Inn
Prix Fixe Dinner
The Golden Word - 12/25/25
Golden History: The Christmas Ball of 1859
Early photo of Washington Avenue – windows brightened and street darkened to make it a night scene – Loveland’s Hall is the building on the left
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Golden City was only six months old when we celebrated our first Christmas in December of 1859. William Loveland held a ball in his new building, which had a store on the first floor and a large open hall on the second, for use in public meetings. Loveland’s first store building was on the site of our current pocket park, which is called Loveland Gardens.
George West’s first newspaper, The Western Mountaineer, described the event in the December 28, 1859 edition.
There was a large company present, including a greater number of ladies than we have seen together in the Territory before, on any occasion. There were several ladies and gentlemen present from Denver and Auraria, Boulder, Arapahoe and other places, in all fifty couples….
The Hall, which is yet in an unfinished state, was elaborately trimmed with evergreens, tastefully arranged in festoons and arches, and had a very fine effect.
The Music, by McDuffee and Ackley, was superior….
The Supper, which was provided by Mr. Sm. J. McKay. His table was provided with all the delicacies that could possibly be obtained in the country…..
In short, the whole affair was one of unalloyed pleasure. The company separated at an early hour (in the morning) and at the next ball at Loveland’s may we be there to see!
Dennis Potter gave a lecture called “The Skirt Who Wore Men’s Clothes” for the Golden History Museum, and a significant part of his story happens on the very night of this ball. I’ve watched the talk several times and recommend it.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Christmas Day: Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 42°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 58°F
Saturday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 24°F
Sunday: Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny, 36°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 21°F
Monday: Sunny, 45°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 27°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 53°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 34°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 58°F
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, and Steve & M.L. Richardson
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, and Wendy Weiman
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way
