Rekindle the Spirit 2024

This year’s Rekindle the Spirit will be held in downtown Munising on December 5th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Come and enjoy the festivities like you remember, including:

  • Photos with Santa

  • Old-Fashioned Wagon Rides

  • Business Decorating Contest

  • Tree Lighting

  • Music

  • Santa's Parade

  • Photos with Grinch and Other Holiday Characters

  • Hot Cocoa and Other Treats

Grand Giveaway 2024

Shop local November 28 - December 17 and submit your receipts to the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center 129 E. Munising Avenue.

Over $7,000.00 in prizes!
List of prizes for Rekindle the Spirit Grand Giveaway:

This is just a partial list of prizes you can win this year!  

  • Ariens Snowblower

  • Dewalt Lock & Roll Toolbox Combo

  • Ice fishing shack and supplies

  • Blackstone Griddle

  • Saykklyl's Gift Baskets

  • Stihl Garden Pruner

  • Blankets

  • Philips 50" Roku TV

  • Milwaukee Drill & Impact Driver Kit

  • Ceramic Heater

  • Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera

  • Ultrasonic Humidifier

  • Craftsman Trimmer & Blower Combo

  • Sweatshirts

  • Dash Cam

  • Philips 42" Roku TV

  • Seiko Wall Clock

  • Craftsman Shop Vac

  • Wall art

  • Holiday decorations

  • Power XL 7 in 1 Air Fryer

  • $25 gift cards

  • $50 gift cards

  • $100 gift cards 

Bring in 5 full size personal care items to donate to our neighbors in need and get one bonus entry.

This Year’s Sponsors

  • Alger General Agency

  • Alger Title

  • Bear Trap

  • Bear's Den

  • City of Munising

  • Cross Contracting

  • Embers Credit Union

  • Hall Contracting

  • Hiawatha Telephone Co

  • Higher Love

  • Madigan's Hardware

  • Pictured Rocks Cruises

  • Pictured Rocks Kayaking

  • Ariens

  • Mazzali Agency

  • Moose Lodge

  • Munising DDA

  • Munising Memorial Hospital

  • Munising Township

  • Munising Visitors Bureau

  • Paddling Michigan

  • Peoples State Bank

  • Putvin

  • Re/Max Superiorland

  • The Fire Station

  • Timber Products

  • UP Engineers & Architects

  • UPPCO

  • VanLandschoot & Sons

The Twelve Days of Rekindle (2020)

This 12-video series was created in 2020 as a way to celebrate safely from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of holding an in-person event like we typically do, we created holiday-themed videos. In this video, watch Kathy Reynolds, CEO of the Alger County Chamber of Commerce, and Cori-Ann Cearley, President of the Munising Visitors Bureau, discuss the collaborative efforts it took to bring The 12 Days of Rekindle to fruition.

The First Day of Rekindle - The 12 Days of Rekindle Premiere!
Santa and Mrs. Claus have a special message for everyone in Alger County this holiday season. Watch as they explain why Rekindle the Spirit looks a little different again this year.

The Second Day of Rekindle - A Day in the Life of Santa
Two elves join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they tell us what life is like in the North Pole and what a typical day looks like for Santa.

The Third Day of Rekindle - Scrooge reads "The Elves & the Shoemaker"
Ebenezer Scrooge reads a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, to two curious elves.

The Fourth Day of Rekindle - Christmas Trees and Traditions Around the World
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they discuss the origins of the Christmas tree and how the tradition is celebrated around the world.

The Fifth Day of Rekindle - Christmas Tree Decorations
Now that you've learned about the origin of the Christmas tree, it's time to decorate! Watch as Santa and Mrs. Claus demonstrate how to create fun tree decorations with items typically found around the house.

The Sixth Day of Rekindle - Mrs. Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus gives everyone a glimpse of her adventures as she reads Carolyn S. Bailey's "Mrs. Santa Claus".

The Seventh Day of Rekindle - How to Make a Winter Holiday Swag
Who said you have to spend a bunch of money on decorations this holiday season? Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to show you how to make your very own winter holiday swag! The plus side? You can find most of the items used in this video in your backyard or in the woods.

The Eighth Day of Rekindle - Checking on Ebenezer Scrooge
In this homage to "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by another ghost years later to ensure he still has the holiday spirit and didn't go back to his old curmudgeon ways.

The Ninth Day of Rekindle - Edible Wildlife Treats with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they make edible ornaments for wildlife to enjoy! This is a great activity for families or anyone who loves nature.

The Tenth Day of Rekindle - Decorating Gingerbread Cookies
Learn about the history of gingerbread in the 10th episode of The 12 Days of Rekindle as Mrs. Claus, with the help of two special guests, decorate gingerbread cookies.

The Eleventh Day of Rekindle - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" read by one of Munising, Michigan's finest, Rod DesJardins.

The Twelfth Day of Rekindle - Rekindle: Past to Present
Take a step back in time with this video and enjoy historic photographs of Munising in the winter along with clips of previous Rekindle the Spirit events.

 

The Twelve Days of Rekindle is sponsored by:

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Munising DDA
Munising Visitors Bureau
Putvin Drug Store
Peoples State Bank
U.P. Engineers & Architects
Hiawatha Communications
Mazzali Insurance
Cross General Contracting
Munising Memorial Hospital
Pictured Rocks Cruises
Pictured Rocks Kayaking
Timber Products
VanLandschoot & Sons
Alger General Agency
MediLodge
UPPCO