Due to the most recent state mandates involving data linked to the COVID-19 virus, the Merced County Courthouse Museum is closing its doors to in-person visits at this time.
So that means Christmas at the Courthouse is going to be a little different this year.
Nevertheless, and despite the great challenge of the ongoing pandemic, scores of community volunteers have once again stepped up and worked hard to keep a longstanding tradition happen again just in time for Christmas.
The 36th annual Christmas Tree display lives on in the halls of the courthouse with a whopping 46 trees on display.
On this page is a sampling of some of the trees on display. Also, the Courthouse plans to present an online video tour of the trees. Check the museum’s Facebook page for details on the video.
This year, the theme of the Merced County Times Christmas Tree on display inside the Merced County Courthouse Musuem is “Honoring Our Community Sponsors.”
The tree features the names of our community sponsors also listed on this page, along with garland made of newspaper pages and a tree topper that marks our 57th year in business.
The tree was created by the Times professional designers Yanira Ledezma and Chloe Peterson.
Turn to the Back Page to see pictures of other community trees on display at the Courthouse.
This year, the theme of the Merced County Times Christmas Tree on display inside the Merced County Courthouse Musuem is “Honoring Our Community Sponsors.”
The tree features the names of our community sponsors also listed on this page, along with garland made of newspaper pages and a tree topper that marks our 57th year in business.
The tree was created by the Times professional designers Yanira Ledezma and Chloe Peterson.
Turn to the Back Page to see pictures of other community trees on display at the Courthouse.
This year, the theme of the Merced County Times Christmas Tree on display inside the Merced County Courthouse Musuem is “Honoring Our Community Sponsors.”
The tree features the names of our community sponsors also listed on this page, along with garland made of newspaper pages and a tree topper that marks our 57th year in business.
The tree was created by the Times professional designers Yanira Ledezma and Chloe Peterson.
Turn to the Back Page to see pictures of other community trees on display at the Courthouse.
This colorful Christmas tree was created by the Le Grand Red Hat Tomatoes Shady Ladies (Red Hat Society).
This amazing peacock-styled Christmas tree was created by VIP Chic Blingy Boutique with the theme ‘$5 Paparazzi Accessories.’ Find out more online at: paparazziaccessories.com/57800
The Saint Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Tree
The Saint Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Tree
A trio of Christmas trees by Our Lady of Mercy School serve as the centerpiece to the historic Superior Court room on the top floor of the museum.
The Merced County Law Library came up with a clever tree — made of law books, of course.
This colorful Christmas tree was created by the Le Grand Red Hat Tomatoes Shady Ladies (Red Hat Society).
This colorful Christmas tree was created by the Le Grand Red Hat Tomatoes Shady Ladies (Red Hat Society).
Sierra Saving Grace is one of the local groups working hard to house the homeless in our community.
Sierra Saving Grace is one of the local groups working hard to house the homeless in our community.
New Beginnings for Merced County Animals displayed pictures of rescued pets and where they ended up living.
New Beginnings for Merced County Animals displayed pictures of rescued pets and where they ended up living.
Members of Soroptimist International of Merced used medical masks as garland on their Christmas tree.
Members of Soroptimist International of Merced used medical masks as garland on their Christmas tree.
Members of Soroptimist International of Merced used medical masks as garland on their Christmas tree.
Kudos For All Those Who Participated
Boots ‘n’ Slippers (Square Dancing)
Kathy Brady (Vacation Memories)
(CalRTA) California Retired Teachers Association (Teaching)
CASA of Merced County (CASA Volunteers)
Central Valley Regional Center (Traditional)
Pat & Gia Cota (Have a Very Meow Christmas)
D.A.R. Merced River Chapter (Patriotic)
D.A.R. Merced River Chapter (The American Revolution)
Josi Fragnito-Lira (Elvis Presley Christmas)
Fremont School Kindergarten (Spread Christmas Cheer….Not Germs)
Gone With a Whim (Red Hat)
(G.E.E.C.E.) Grassland Environmental Education Center (Central Valley Wildlife Areas)
Donna Hall (A Victorian Christmas)
Harmony Valley Chorus (Music)
Healthy House (Cultural)
Hypnobabies (Childbirth Hypnosis Works)
(I.C.F.) Italian Catholic Federation (Pasta & Cork Tree)
Kiwanis Club of Merced (Kiwanis & Youth)
Le Grand Red Hat Tomatoes Shady Ladies (Red Hat Society)
Merced College History Club (History)
Merced County Community Action: Preschool Program (Wonderland)
Merced County Courthouse Museum (Docent Tree)
Merced County Courthouse Museum (The 12 Days of Christmas Tree)
Merced County Courthouse Museum (Victorian Tree)
Merced County Law Library (A Look into the Law Library)
Merced County Office of Education: ASSETS Program (Let Your Light Shine)
Merced County Republican Women (Patriotic)
Merced County Times (Honoring our Community Sponsors)
Merced Shakes (Shakespeare)
Merced Soroptimists (Reflection of the Times)
Merced Women’s Club (100 Years of Community)
Merced Zoological Society (Zoo)
Michael & Erin (Baby’s 1st Christmas)
MUHSD Child Development Center (Candy Land)
Multicultural Arts Center (Random Acts of Art)
New Beginnings (A Home for the Holidays)
Order of Eastern Star- Yosemite Gateway Chapter (Eastern Star Colors)
Our Lady of Mercy School (Do your Best and Pray for the Rest)
(P.E.O.) Providing Educational Opportunities for Women-UC Chapter (Shining Stars)
Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project (Homes)
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Chrismons)
St. Paul Lutheran School (Lions)
(Girl Scouts) Tioga Service Unit (Camporee)
Carolyn Vara (Hmong)
VIP Chic Blingy Boutique ($5 Paparazzi Accessories)
Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Purple/Walk Decorations)