Historic Atlanta home transforms for the holidays

It was home to the family of Howard Candler from 1920 to 1959, which means the Candler family held many holiday celebrations there.  Now, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a place for all people to celebrate this special time of year.

Christmas at Callanwolde officially launches at noon on Friday, November 24th with this year’s Designer Show House & Christmas Village, during which rooms in the historic mansion are decorated for the season by local designers.  The 12-acre campus of the Fine Arts Center is also decorated with lights by Illuminating Design, and guests can visit a daily artists market in the Conservatory and enjoy live performances throughout the season.  The Center will also hold a Callanwolde Holiday Gala on November 30th from 6 to 9 p.m., with live entertainment, food, and a silent auction.

Good Day Atlanta’s Paul Milliken spent the morning at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, getting a sneak peek at this year’s Designer Show House and learning more about the holiday activities lined up for the rest of the season.