“After a great deal of thought, we have decided not to perform this Christmas Eve,” said producing director Jim Greene, who plays Dickens. “Given the predicted extreme cold and high winds, the thought of asking folks to stand outside down by the lake seems somewhat unkind. We wish you all the merriest of Christmas love, the brightest of Hanukkah lights and the healthiest of New Years! God bless us, everyone!”

“We thank everyone for their support and look forward to welcoming you back next year,” said Hilary Fenner, executive director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, organizer of the event.