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EMBARK on a magical journey at Muckross this Christmas. Santa Claus is scheduled to land his sleigh in Muckross this November 28 where he will take up residence there for the festive season, meeting and greeting his many young friends.

The Mucklorians, who are cousins of Santa’s Elves at the North Pole, have been busy preparing for the arrival of Santa and their cousins.

A hundred years ago this year the Spirit of Christmas was threatened due to a shortage of Mican at the North Pole. “Mican is the magic dust that makes Christmas happen,” said a spokesperson for Muckross Christmas Magic. “Santa sent out six of his chief elves to find a new supply to ensure the magic of Christmas continued for all the children of the world. Here in the heart of Muckross in 1915 they discovered a supply of Mican.”

So what to expect once you arrive? “Our gatekeeper will check your tickets and set you on a magical journey this Christmas season,” added the spokesperson.
“Travel down Christmas Avenue by horsedrawn carriage to the Mucklorian Mining Village. Stand at awe and admire their gigantic Christmas tree. Watch as the blacksmith sends sparks into the winter air. “Explore the village where the Mucklorians live, check and see if under their beds are clean. Turn the magic mixing drum and share your Christmas wishes to make the magic come true.”

Top tip: Make sure your letters are ready for Santa’s Post Office, get them stamped and filed. Meet Mrs Claus for storytelling as you sip hot chocolate. “You will also get to count the parcels with the elves, stir the cookie bowl in the elves’ kitchen all before your special meeting with Santa,” added the spokesperson.

Tickets go on sale on October 3 at 9am on www.muckross-house.ie Additional dates to be released subject to demand.
 

 
Above: A blacksmith at work at Muckross Christmas Magic. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN