GREENFIELD — In the Charles Dickens story, “A Christmas Carol,” Ebenzer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him different versions of Christmas in his life. The first ghost is that of Christmas Past— who reminds Scrooge what his life used to be like — happy and merry and amongst friends. This year at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, located at 250 West Main Street, Greenfield—– there will be many ghosts of Riley’s Christmas Past who will be making merry as the Riley Home prepares for Christmas. “Little Orphant Annie,” “The Raggedy Man,” “Aunt Mary,” and “The Hired Girl,” as well as several members of the Riley family will be on hand as they prepare for Christmas, tell some stories about James — and share some of his poetry. There will even be a visit from the eternal spirit of Christmas, Santa Claus! Each visitor will receive a special commemorative gift. Hot wassail will be served, and the Riley Home Gift Shop will be open for those special Christmas gifts. “Christmas at the Riley Home” will be Sat., Dec. 7 from 4-8 p.m. Tours are scheduled every half hour with the first tour beginning at 4 p.m. and the last tour beginning at 8 p.m. Reservations are required as there is limited availability within each tour, and the spaces fill up quickly. Admission is $4 for adults and $1.50 for children 17 and under. Reservations are made by calling the Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department at 317-477-4340.
