Saturday, 1-7pm. Sunday, noon-3pm; FREE In December of 1862, artist Thomas Nast made one of the first known illustrations of Santa Claus. Santa was shown giving gifts to soldiers in the field at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the American Civil War. This year, Santa will dust off that old suit he wore back then and make an appearance at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. Guests can make old-time holiday decorations and Pomander balls with citrus fruit and cloves to take home for decorating their tree or give as gifts. Pictures with Santa available at $5 for 4x6 or $10 for 8x10 On Sunday, join Historic Faith Ministries at 10 a.m. for a traditional Christian Christmas service at the Union Church. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 20136, 703-792-5618