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Registration opens:
November 12th, 2026

Christmas on the Front Lines: 1944

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2026-12-02 13:00:00 2026-12-02 14:00:00 America/Chicago Christmas on the Front Lines: 1944 Step back in time with speaker and entertainer, Ron Eckberg. Through stories and music, discover how soldiers faced the uncertainty of war in a season meant for peace and celebration. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Wednesday, December 02
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Step back in time with speaker and entertainer, Ron Eckberg. Through stories and music, discover how soldiers faced the uncertainty of war in a season meant for peace and celebration.

Step back in time for a moving and unforgettable look at Christmas during wartime with Ron Eckberg, writer, speaker, and entertainer. Through stories and music of the era, discover what Christmas was like for soldiers far from home, facing the uncertainty of war during a season meant for peace and celebration.

Imagine being half a world away from everything you know, and everyone you love not knowing what the next second might hold in store. And, it is Christmas, a time meant for celebration, not for killing. Christmas on the Front Lines brings all that info focus with words and music of the time.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies / Music / Entertainment | History / Culture |

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