Jim Thorpe Pa Christmas 2024 Olympics. Jim thorpe was the first native american to win an olympic gold medal for the united states. Olde time christmas, the longtime annual holiday tradition of jim thorpe, kicked off on friday night with a tree lighting.
The 31st annual jim thorpe winterfest serves up family fun, festivities and more for your holiday weekend. Though he died in poverty, jim thorpe is remembered as one of the greatest sportsmen of the 20th century, having won two olympic track and field golds and played.