Bethlehem, PA (October 31, 2024) – Local artist Mary Jane Lahr painted a gleaming Bethlehem star over a snow-kissed Historic Hotel Bethlehem in this year’s collectible peppermint bark tins sold exclusively at The Shoppe at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. “Mary Jane Lahr did a beautiful job capturing the warm essence of the Christmas City. From the big bright star to the tiny details on the wreaths in the hotel windows, you feel the magic when you look at it,” said Historic Hotel Bethlehem Managing Partner Bruce Haines.

Each tin is packed with ten bars of peppermint bark from Lehigh Valley company, Bazzini. “I look forward to these every year,” said JoAnn Haines, the Shoppe’s Director of Merchandising. “When you taste the rich chocolate with those peppermint bits, you know Christmas time has arrived. It’s no surprise that they sell out every year.”

This is the tenth year the hotel has produced the tins and every year they sell out. In 2104, Lahr’s artwork was a popular item in the Shoppe. JoAnn came up with the idea to make prints in a unique way – on a collectible tin filled with Bazzini confections. She said, “This is truly a locally created gift and that’s something people are looking for today.” Tins costs $24 each and are available exclusively in the Shoppe at Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

Guests are invited to a tin signing on Saturday November 2 from 10am -1pm just outside of the shop at 437 Main Street in Bethlehem. Mary Jane Lahr, Bruce Haines, and Carrie Madigan of Bazzini will sign the collectible tins. “This is always a popular event as the signatures add an extra special touch for collectors and gift recipients. It shows that you’ve put a lot of thought into gifting something special,” said Kelly Ronalds, the hotel’s Director of Room Sales and Guest Experience.

The Shoppe at Historic Hotel Bethlehem is also debuting new art pieces this year. Limited edition canvases featuring Bethlehem winter scenes include light up elements. “They’re so much fun,” said JoAnn. “We work really hard to source unique pieces for the Shoppe that you can’t buy anywhere else.”

Historic Hotel Bethlehem, located adjacent to the newest US UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, is celebrating over 100 years as a community hotel. Guests enjoy the luxury historic destination hotel’s original 1922 elegance in its 125 guest rooms and nine new extended stay suites along with the grandeur of the lobby, two distinct restaurants, two elegant ballrooms and seven meeting rooms. The hotel also offers an Executive Conference Center, Ladies Boutique Shoppe, Steel Magnolia Spa & Salon, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, and the Hotel B Ice Cream Parlor serving Penn State Creamery ice Cream. The hotel is affiliated with Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. USA Today named Historic Hotel Bethlehem the”#1 Best Historic Hotel in the Nation” in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For more information visit hotelbethlehem.com.