Christmas Eve Bible Verses. Isaiah 9:6. As you begin telling the story of Jesus' birth and how He arrived on Christmas day, it is important to go to the Old Testament, where the birth of a Savior had been prophesied. As you read this verse, help you children understand the big picture of what is happening. Jesus came, just as the Lord had 6. Christmas in Copenhagen, Denmark. If you want to experience the holidays in a festive, beautifully-decorated European capital, one of best destinations in Europe for Christmas is Copenhagen, Denmark. The city positively glows, as every street is crisscrossed with evergreen boughs and bright lights. Rhonda Head (Cree), for example, has recorded Oh Holy Night, and Jana Mashpee (Lumbee and Tuscarora) has recorded Winter Wonderland in Ojibwe. Native communities host traditional tribal dances, Christmas at Roundhay Park - Illuminated Trail 8 December 2022 - 1 January 2023. Christmas at Roundhay Park - A new Christmas trail featuring larger than life illuminations and much-loved seasonal music, will light up Roundhay Park in Leeds one of the biggest city parks in Europe, between 8 December 2022 and 1 January 2023.. Tickets are on sale now for this captivating light trail, where RELATED: Best Gifts For Teenage Girls: 77+ Awesome Ideas for 2021. 72. Under Armour Men's Fleece Trousers. If you can't seem to find a Christmas present that'll excite your teenage son, try Under Armour. These fleece trousers are an excellent addition to a young man's wardrobe, especially casual wear. TspqMj. Question On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are _____ with colored lights across the streets and enormous Christmas trees. A. decorated B. cave C. put D. made Reference explanation Correct answer A On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are decorated with colored lights across the streets and enormous Christmas trees. Decorate decorate On Christmas Eve, most major cities, especially London, are decorated with colored lights all over the streets and huge Christmas trees. Choose A =============== Reader Interactions Christmas and New Year's is a great time to visit Europe. German Christmas markets, speeches from the Pope, big New Year's parties, presents from the Three Kings in January, visits to Santa in Lapland—every country in Europe can make your Christmas extra special. One thing to bear in mind is that in much of Europe, Christmas Eve is a bigger deal than Christmas Day. Children open their presents at midnight, after a big meal with their family. What this means for you, the visitor is that in most cities in Europe on Christmas Day you'll find shop, restaurants, and bars open especially in the evening. Often New Year's celebrations start with the bells at midnight, followed by partying until the early hours of the morning. This is particularly the case in Spain, which is famous for its late nightlife. Though December is very much in the "off-season," Christmas is an exception, so make sure you book your hotels early. 01 of 11 Italy Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images Christmas in Italy is a very special time. Much of Italy is Catholic and the Vatican is in Rome, so the opportunities to experience age-old traditions will enrich your December trip to Italy. La Festa di San Silvestro, New Year's Eve, is celebrated all over Italy with a special traditional dinner, fireworks, music and dancing, and prosecco, Italian sparkling wine. The Fat Ox Fair is held in Bologna on New Year's Eve. Age-old New Year's traditions like throwing your old things out the window to symbolize your readiness to accept the New Year and wearing red underwear to ring in the New Year for good luck are still carried out, especially in the south. Rome and Naples, with its amazing fireworks, are good places to celebrate in Italy. 02 of 11 Germany Tim Graham/Getty Images Major German Christmas Traditions you'll want to know about include the origin of the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree, or Tannenbaum, first made its literary appearance in 1605 in a chronicle out of Strasbourg in Alsace, then a part of Germany. Christmas Markets are magical and are held in the main town plazas throughout Germany. You can shop for wooden ornaments, drink mulled wine and savor spicy Lebkuchen. Germany has many ski resorts and winter sports opportunities to ensure you have a white Christmas. 03 of 11 Switzerland Mats Silvan There is no better background for Christmas than the Swiss Alps. Switzerland's Christmas Markets don't go back in history as far as Germany's, but they've become very popular. Horse-drawn sleighs are a common sight at ski resorts. There are local customs like in Gstaad, where Santa Claus pays a visit and walks with the town’s children from the historic Posthotel Rössli to the church. 04 of 11 Portugal Rui M. Leal/Getty Images The Janeiras is a Portuguese tradition consisting of a group of people strolling the streets of a town singing in the New Year. To the modern eye, Janeiras is like Christmas caroling as this tradition involves a group of friends or neighbors going from house to house singing and sometimes playing instruments. Nativity scenes are a major custom in Portugal, with one of the biggest can be found in Penela where the locals put together a "living" Christmas display, the largest in Europe. Hundreds of wooden animated figures tell the story of the birth of Jesus. These 3D figures are all hand painted. Continue to 5 of 11 below. 05 of 11 Austria Imagno/Getty Images One of our favorite Christmas songs comes from Austria. Silent Night or "Stille Nacht" is sung the world over, although it's sung a bit differently than the piece Franz Gruber had originally written. If you're in Austria in early December, Salzburg is a great destination, with its Salzberg Advent Singing Festival. There are traditions throughout the towns of Austria such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, Christmas Markets, and traditionally decorated trees. 06 of 11 France Chesnot/Getty Images Since 1962, all letters sent by kids in France to Santa get a response. France has some interesting Christmas customs. French Nativity scenes, especially in the home, have clay figures in them. The figures are sold at pre-Christmas markets. Yule logs are part of Christmas and the Christmas Eve dinner is the most important meal. Young French people often go clubbing in Paris or other big French cities on New Year's Eve, but France offers some unique alternative ways to celebrate New Year's Eve. You can enjoy a romantic Seine River cruise, a torchlight procession to pick grapes at midnight, or an illuminated city tour of Avignon. 07 of 11 United Kingdom and Ireland Tim Graham/Getty Images You can find fascinating Christmas Markets in the Get a sense of Christmas in Ireland via The Irish Twelve Days of Christmas. London is a special place at Christmas with Christmas markets, winter festivals, and twinkling lights. Harry Potter's Hogwarts in the Snow is a popular draw. The highlight of New Year's Eve in London is the huge fireworks display. Lots of London clubs have special New Year's Eve parties and restaurants have special New Year's Eve dinners. You can also take a cruise on the River Thames or attend the largest fetish ball in Europe, the Torture Garden New Year's Eve Ball. Nowhere is New Year's Eve more important than in Scotland, where it is known as Hogmanay. The celebration has its origins in the celebration of the winter solstice among the Vikings. 08 of 11 Greece NurPhoto/Getty Images Saint Nick is short for Saint Nicolas which is certainly a Greek name. Could Santa be Greek? The Christmas Customs of Greece are unique. In Greece, the Christmas season is in full swing by December 6th, the Feast of St. Nicholas, when presents are exchanged, and lasts through January 6th, the Feast of Epiphany. In Greece, you will find less commercialized decorating but the Yule Log tradition is alive and well as is some interesting elf lore. Continue to 9 of 11 below. 09 of 11 Spain Artur Debat/Getty Images Christmas goes on longer in Spain than in most countries, with Three Kings' Day in January being the most important day for children this is when they get their biggest presents. New Year's Eve Noche Vieja in Spain is a party night like everywhere else in the world, though the structure is a little different from in other countries. It starts late and involved eating 12 grapes with the strokes of a bell at midnight. This tradition was started by some shrewd farmers about 100 years ago when they were left with too many grapes after the harvest. 10 of 11 Iceland Justin Reznick Photography/Getty Images Christmas in Iceland is full of lore and tradition. In fact, you'll find that they have 13 Santas. The origin of the Icelandic "Santas" is centuries old, and each has its own name, character, and role. Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, is known as a good place to party on the long, dark winter nights. New Year's Eve starts out calmly with a service in the Cathedral, dinner, and a bonfire. At midnight, the fireworks go off and then it's downtown to party until at least 5 11 of 11 Holland John Van Hasselt - Corbis/Getty Images In recent years, Christmas celebrations in the Netherlands have been a bit controversial, due to the presence of Zwarte Piet Black Pete, Santa's African helper, who is usually portrayed by a white Dutchman in blackface. Christmas in Holland is full of lights and decorations. New Year's Eve in Holland is really called Old Year's Evening. But whatever you call it, if you're looking for the big party scene, New Year's Eve in Amsterdam is the place to go. The streets and squares will be filled with people and there are plenty of parties in bars and clubs. Not the place to be if you don't like crowds. Our research is editorially independent but we may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. Do you enjoy the festivities that Christmas brings? Beyond the shopping and presents, there’s lots of Christmas spirit to enjoy in every state across America. Even in small towns or places that never see snow, you’ll find plenty of holiday magic, from boat parades to dazzling light displays. It doesn’t matter where you live, one of these towns is sure to be nearby as we’ve listed the most festive places to visit in every state, from a snowy Bavarian town in the Pacific Northwest to balmy Florida and everywhere in between. YOU'RE ALL SET! Look out for our newsletters in your inbox soon. Christmas in Candyland Alabama - Andalusia Andalusia’s downtown is transformed into what’s been called something out of a Hallmark movie during the holidays, with its main square becoming “Christmas in Candyland.” Despite its southern location, there’s even snow, thanks to a snow-making machine. In the town square is a towering Christmas tree where Santa Claus makes an appearance every Saturday, and there are attractions like light shows, outdoor ice skating, snow tubing, miniature train rides, hot chocolate, and holiday music. North Pole Alaska Alaska - North Pole While it may not actually be the North Pole, in this Alaskan town located near Fairbanks, it’s Christmas all year. During the holidays it’s extra special – every December the North Pole Christmas In Ice contest attracts ice sculptors from across the globe, while the Winter Festival offers a variety of activities, fireworks and the crowning of the King and Queen of North Pole. It’s considered one of the world’s most popular Christmas towns. Prescott at Christmas Arizona - Prescott Prescott is known as Arizona’s Christmas City, with a Christmas parade featuring floats, pets and Santa, followed by the courthouse lighting kicking everything off in early December each year. Enjoy Wildlights and Animal Sights at the Heritage Park Zoo, a gingerbread village display, the Sharlot Hall Museum Annual Frontier Christmas for a nostalgic trip back in time to the holidays in the 1800s, and much more. Crescent Hotel & Spa Arkansas - Eureka Springs Eureka Springs is a beautiful small town filled with Victorian homes and buildings. Every December, it’s transformed into a Victorian Christmas village, making it even more stunning, starting with the Christmas Parade of Lights. There are holiday concerts, tours of the most magnificently restored homes that will be lavishly decorated for the season, caroling, a Christmas market, and much more. Crescent Hotel & Spa is one hotel that goes all out with cheery decor and holiday events, such as Christmas concerts and an ice skating rink. Christmas in Nevada City, California California - Nevada City Located midway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, the small historic town of Nevada City looks as if it came straight from the pages of a Charles Dickens novel at Christmas. There are lots of holiday lights, glowing gas lamps, carriage rides, Christmas carolers, bagpipers, and vendors selling all sorts of items while donning period costumes. Georgetown, Colorado Colorado - Georgetown One of the best Christmas towns in Colorado, Georgetown is a former mining town just an hour west of Denver in the Rockies, famous for its Christmas shops that can be enjoyed throughout the year, but during the holidays, it’s a magical wonderland. The annual Historic Georgetown Christmas Market sells unique, hard-to-find gifts, there’s an annual tree lighting, visits with Santa, vintage carriage rides, chestnuts roasting, and a bonfire for gathering while sipping hot chocolate. Ivoryton Alliance Connecticut - Essex In the historic district of Ivoryton, one of three villages in Essex, residents come together to create an enchanting Christmas village. There are some 400,000 lights that dance to choreographed music, listened to on a local radio station, a petting zoo, appearances by Santa, and the annual tree lighting of the largest Christmas tree in the entire state. New Castle, Delaware Delaware - New Castle Delaware’s most charming Christmas town comes thanks to the hard work of the New Castle Historical Society, which aims to preserve its colonial history. The annual Spirit of Christmas event held over the second weekend of December includes a tree lighting, caroling, musical performances, and historic house tours. Night of Lights, St. Augustine Florida - St. Augustine While snow is unlikely, St. Augustine is a beautiful place to spend Christmas in Florida, with three million white bulbs during the Nights of Lights illuminating the city throughout the holiday season. It’s based on the Spanish practice of lighting a candle in the window for Christmas and can be seen while riding a horse-drawn carriage, a trolley, by boat from the water or even from above with a flightseeing trip via helicopter or plane. Downtown Albany, Georgia Georgia - Albany One of the most festive towns in Georgia, Albany is famous for its Christmas parade with a different theme every year, although Santa is always invited. There are endless holiday lights, a Christmas train, holiday workshops, music, a community Christmas market, and even reindeer games. Honolulu Hale City Hall, “Honolulu City Lights” features a 50-foot Norfolk pine Christmas tree, giant Yuletide displays and live entertainment. Hawaii - Honolulu Enjoy warm temperatures, tropical scenery, and holiday cheer in Honolulu, with Santa arriving by outrigger canoe on Waikiki Beach. While it may not be traditional, it’s a lot of fun to enjoy the festivities and Hawaiian culture during the Waikiki Holiday Parade. Honolulu City Lights features beautiful displays and illuminations right outside City Hall Honolulu Hale that begins with a tree lighting, a block party, and the electric light parade. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Idaho - Coeur d'Alene Coeur d’Alene is a beautiful town that’s even more stunning in winter, with a white Christmas practically guaranteed. It’s famous for its Christmas tree, the world’s tallest living Christmas tree at 162 feet, and it also hosts a show with million lights and night cruises to the North Pole, where you can watch a holiday theater production and visit Santa’s workshop. Stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort for a front-row seat to the Holiday Light Show, which features a fleet of merry cruise boats as well as the biggest on-the-water holiday light display in America. City of Woodstock - City Hall Illinois - Woodstock The historic town of Woodstock is well-known for its Groundhog Day festivities, but it’s also quite festive for Christmas. Enjoy a picturesque Victorian Christmas setting, with strolling carolers, holiday lights, carriage rides, and often, performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet” on the Opera House stage. Join in on the Annual Christmas Tree Walk, Lighting of the Square, and Christmas parade. Santa Claus, Indiana Indiana - Santa Claus A town with the name of Santa Claus is a no-brainer at Christmas. This small town of only around 2,500 puts on a nearly month-long celebration which includes Christmas-themed fireworks, live reindeer, an LED-light display that tells the story of Rudolph, breakfast with Santa, Santa’s Candy Castle where you can roast chestnuts over an open fire, and more! Keokuk City of Christmas Iowa - Keokuk Keokuk goes all out during the holiday season with its City of Christmas at Rand Park. It started in 1989 with a nativity scene, Santa’s workshop, Santa’s barn with reindeer and elves, and an international Christmas display. Today it includes nearly 100 displays and a million lights, which can be enjoyed from late November through late December every evening until 1 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Atchison, Kansas. Kansas - Atchison The town of Atchison hosts an annual Christmas tree lighting that begins with Santa arriving in spectacular fashion. There’s also a Christmas parade, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a Mr. & Miss Winter Wonderland pageant, and special activities for the kids like a coloring contest. Bardstown Main Street's Light Up Bardstown event. Kentucky - Bardstown Bardstown has been called America’s most beautiful small town, and it’s especially stunning during the holiday season, starting with Light Up Bardstown. Main Street and the town’s Christmas tree is illuminated, while the kids enjoy face painting in Christmas Corner. Throughout the month of December, the 1818 mansion known as My Old Kentucky Home is beautifully decked out while costumed performers sing the famous song while visitors tour themed rooms. Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival Louisiana - Natchitoches Natchitoches hosts one of the country’s longest-running holiday celebrations, dating all the way back to 1927. While it started as a one-day event, today it’s a six-week-long event that brings over 300,000 lights and 100 famous set pieces, which can be seen in the movie “Steel Magnolias”, which was produced here in 1989. The Louisiana city honors the holiday and its Creole heritage with parades, fireworks, carriage rides, historic home tours, a children’s festival, a 5K race, and live performances. Kennebunkport Annual Christmas Prelude Maine - Kennebunkport In Kennebunkport, you can watch Santa Claus arrive by lobster boat during the annual Christmas Prelude, and there are many other festivities hosted throughout the holiday season. One of the best places to celebrate Christmas in New England, the town is picture-perfect, especially with holiday lights and a dusting of snow, ideal for photo-ops, while seashore holiday trolley rides, wine tasting, and lobster bakes are hosted too. Lights on the Bay Maryland - Annapolis The 18th-century historic district of Annapolis offers candlelit strolls and guided tours during the holidays, while the whole city is decked out with evergreen garlands and beautiful decor. Along the harbor, you’ll see the reflections of illuminated trees sparkling in the water. A lighted boat parade takes place on the second Saturday of December every year, with boat owners showing off their holiday light decorations in the harbor. Taunton, 'Christmas City' Massachusetts Massachusetts - Taunton For a magical winter wonderland kind of holiday experience, the Berkshires is famously ideal, with many charming small towns and classic red barns covered with snow, but Taunton may be the very best. It puts on the Lighting of the Green & Lights On Festival, that’s been called the top display presentation in all of southern New England. In early December, there are many opening night festivities, including fireworks, but the enchanting holiday scenes can be enjoyed throughout the month. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland Michigan - Frankenmuth Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria,” Frankenmuth is an old-world German town that’s home to the world’s largest Christmas store, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. It can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s especially impressive during the holidays, as is the entire village, which is lavishly decorated from the lamposts to storefronts. There are visits with Santa, carolers, holiday home tours, Christmas concerts, and more. Downtown Red Wing, Minnesota Minnesota - Red Wing Just about every resident in Red Wing comes out for the town’s Holiday Stroll event that begins with a pancake breakfast and includes everything from parades, live penguins, and baby reindeer to sleigh rides, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday tunes, and a live Nativity scene. Canton Christmas Festival Mississippi - Canton During the holidays, Canton, Mississippi’s 200,000 sparkling lights illuminate the historic Courthouse Square. There are animated holiday displays and lots of activities for the kids. They can enjoy an interactive Christmas village with the chance to become a “certified elf,” roast marshmallows, and make reindeer food, ensuring Santa’s team will be fueled for their journey. Enjoy horse and buggy rides, a carousel, and storytime with Mrs. Claus too. Branson Christmas, Branson, Missouri Missouri - Branson There is practically an endless list of Christmas events in Branson every year, from the month-long Ozark Mountain Christmas Festival with parades, lights shows, and festive music to the Branson Scenic Railway’s Polar Express Train Ride that rolls through the Ozark Mountains. The 1880s-themed park Silver Dollar City will be all decked out, hosting its An Old Time Christmas festival too. Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Montana - Bigfork Bigfork is considered to be Montana’s ultimate Christmas village, with the community going all out to celebrate the holidays. Snow is practically a given, and there will be plenty of lights, a special holiday wine stroll, and performances of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker” at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and s’mores and hot drinks in front of a campfire are just a few of the other activities. Minden, Nebraska at Christmas. Nebraska - Minden Minden hosts Nebraska’s Christmas City, with traditions that started more than a century ago when lights were hung to honor the arrival of the Civil War veterans’ organization Grand Army of the Republic. The courthouse dome continues to be lit today, with city workers scaling it using mountain climbing gear. The town hosts the Christmas Traditions Festival to kick off the season at the end of November with a lighted parade, children’s carnival, photos with Santa, and the crowning of Miss Christmas City. Nevada - Virginia City Virginia City is a town that looks like it’s still stuck in the Wild West, complete with wooden sidewalks and period buildings. Throughout the month of December, it offers a Victorian-inspired celebration known as Christmas on the Comstock. Enjoy the decor, watch the parade and let the kids visit Father Christmas. The adults can enjoy the “Grinch Made Me Do It” saloon crawl. Jackson, New Hampshire New Hampshire - Jackson For a White Christmas in New England, Jackson is hard to beat. It offers small-town charms and a classic covered bridge along with a variety of holiday events. You can enjoy sleigh rides and take the annual self-guided Inn-to-Inn Cookie Tour for a glimpse of a dozen local inns, with a signature cookie served at each one. Festivities begin with the Traditionally Yours festival around Thanksgiving weekend and continue throughout the holiday season. Victorian Christmas in Cape May, New Jersey New Jersey - Cape May Cape May is a Victorian seaside town that looks like it’s out of a Dickens novel during the holiday season, complete with garlands and gaslamps. You can listen to the Ghost of Christmas Past tales, ride the trolley back in time to check out the holiday lights, and take holiday house tours too. Gypsy Plaza in Madrid New Mexico at night during the Christmas Seasonal Holiday. New Mexico - Madrid The former mining town of Madrid is home to just 300, but it’s filled with Christmas spirit, a tradition that dates back nearly a century. During the pre-war times, morale was low, and to boost it, miners pitched in their change throughout the year so when the holidays rolled around, it all went into making it a spectacular event. Today, thousands come from all around to see the dazzling display and reminder of Madrid’s perseverance. Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, New York. New York - Skaneateles Skaneateles is a charming town in the Finger Lakes region that hosts the annual Dickens Festival, complete with characters from “A Christmas Carol” like Tiny Tim, all in Victorian costume. You can even watch a mini-performance of the famous novella. There’s a parade, horse-drawn carriage rides, a live bagpiper, and all sorts of refreshments too. Christmas Town North Carolina - McAdenville McAdenville is one of the country’s most festive during the holidays – it’s even been called “Christmas Town Every year the residents turn this small town into a spectacular holiday scene with more than a half-million red, gree,n and white lights stretching for miles. The over-the-top lighting tradition has been taking place since 1956, and it all starts with a special lighting ceremony when a local elementary school student pulls the big switch. Dickens Village Festival in Garrison, North Dakota. North Dakota - Garrison North Dakota’s “Christmas Capital” is transformed into a Victorian village every year for three weekends over the holiday season. Garrison hosts the Dickens Festival, with many attending wearing period attire to take part in a variety of unique events. There’s top hat decorating, rides in a double-decker “Queen Elizabus” and a fruitcake toss, along with English high tea, a quilt show, and a performance of “Merry Christmas, Mr. Scrooge,” a play that was locally written. Castle Noel, Medina, Ohio Ohio - Medina Medina is famous for hosting the largest indoor Christmas museum, Castle Noel, which offers Christmas year-round, but December is the very best time for a visit. You’ll see props from dozens of Christmas films, like Santa’s Chimney Squeeze, and you can even ride the Ralphie slide from “A Christmas Story.” The town hosts many events starting with the Candelight Walk with a tree lighting, photos with Santa, and more, followed by a holiday parade and other events. The Castle of Muskogee, Oklahoma Christmas Oklahoma - Muskogee In Muskogee, the Castle of Muskogee will be transformed into a magical place with a massive drive-through light display. You can ride Christmas ponies, hop on a train that rolls through the village or even onto Cletus the Camel, stepping into the shoes of a Wiseman. Honor Heights Park is also illuminated with more than million lights. Mount Hood Christmas Train, Oregon Oregon - Hood River Hood River hosts Hood River Holidays, a month-long celebration with a tree lighting and a parade. It also offers one of Oregon’s most popular holiday attractions, a ride on the Mount Hood Christmas train, with elves that walk through the aisles handing out treats, singing songs, and helping Santa hand out gifts. Specialty items are on sale at the Christkindlmarket. Pennsylvania - Bethlehem Nicknamed “Christmas City,” Bethlehem is, not surprisingly, one of the country’s top places to celebrate the holidays. Visitors can browse or buy at Christkindlmarkt, a market with pop-up German shops that sell artisan goods like wooden toys and treats, enjoy the holiday lights on historic buildings and beautifully decorated trees, and take the Bethlehem by Night bus tour. Christmas at the Newport Mansions Rhode Island - Newport Newport hosts many holiday events, including the Illuminated Boat Parade accompanied by Caribbean Christmas music on the steel paou, but the top reason to come is to see the stunning Gilded Age mansions all decked out. While they’re lavish anytime, during the holidays there will be thousands of poinsettias, evergreens, wreaths, Christmas trees and tables filled with elegant china and silver, at The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House. The Holiday Evenings event offers the chance to view them under candlelight with live music and refreshments. Christmas Carriage Ride in Aiken, South Carolina South Carolina - Aiken Aiken is gorgeous during the holidays, with its events kicking off on Thanksgiving morning with the annual Blessing of the Hounds in Hitchcock Woods. Afterward, visitors can take in the Night of a Thousand Candles, stroll the thousands of lights at Hopeland Gardens, and enjoy carriage rides. Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Outlaw Square! South Dakota - Deadwood With the Victorian-era buildings in Deadwood illuminated for the holidays, coupled with at least a dusting of snow, Deadwood is an Old West town that is truly magical. In early December, there will be a Christmas tree lighting in Outlaw Square and a guest appearance by Santa. A colorful display from The Island show fountain. Tennessee - Gatlinburg Gatlinburg does it up right for the holidays with a Trolley Ride of Lights that will bring you around to see the many holiday light displays. Just a few of the other events include the Festival of Trees, Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales, the Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, and the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. Just a short drive away, Pigeon Forge offers a host of fun Christmas events too. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens Texas - Wimberley One of the most charming Christmas towns in Texas, Wimberley hosts a tree lighting and the Holiday Trail of Lights, which begins on the Saturday following Thanksgiving and ends on New Year’s Eve. The 8-acre walk-through display includes a Yule Log where you can roast hot dogs and marshmallows, providing a fun family evening. Ogden, Utah Holiday Electric Light Parade Utah - Ogden Ogden, Utah is so enchanting during the holidays that it served as the film setting for “My Christmas Love.” The town hosts a Christmas Village in its downtown park modeled after Santa’s workshop, with 60 tiny cottages just right for elves. While wandering through, visitors can enjoy dazzling lights and displays, entertainment, food, and drink, and shop for gifts too. It starts over Thanksgiving, with the grand opening followed by an Electric Light Parade. Woodstock, Vermont Vermont - Woodstock One of the country’s most postcard-perfect towns, historic Woodstock offers a quintessential Vermont Christmas, with the fragrance of pine needles in the air and the ground almost always covered with at least a light dusting of snow. It hosts many holiday events, with Wassail Weekend one of the most popular. The 19th-century Norse culture tradition includes a parade with more than 50 horses and riders in period dress. Enjoy a magical sleigh ride too. Alexandria, Virginia at Christmas Virginia - Alexandria Alexandria is often named among the world’s most magical Christmas towns. Stepping into the historic old town, you’ll feel as if you were transported into a real-life Dickens Village. The long list of holiday events begins with the annual Tree Lighting in front of City Hall, musical performances, and an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. That’s followed by the annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend & Parade and the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Christkindlmarkt – Leavenworth, Washington Washington - Leavenworth Located at the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is a Bavarian village that becomes a virtual snow globe of Christmas magic over the holidays. Enjoy the Christmas Lighting Festival with old-fashioned caroling, Christmas characters, and twinkling holiday lights. Every Friday throughout December, St. Nikolas welcomes children with song and fruit too. Sleigh ride at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs West Virginia - White Sulphur Springs White Sulphur Springs hosts a Christmas parade, while its famous resort, The Greenbrier offers fun winter activities. You can enjoy sleigh rides, photos with Santa, Christmas lights viewing on a trolley, and other holiday events. Dickens of a Christmas, Ripon, Wisconsin Wisconsin - Ripon Ripon hosts the annual Dickens of a Christmas, which includes numerous events over the first weekend of December. There will be a spectacular “Living Windows” display downtown, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a Dickens Holiday Parade that kicks it all off on Friday evening. Antler Arches in Jackson, Wyoming at Christmas Wyoming - Jackson Hole Wyoming’s top Christmas town is like taking a step back in time to the Wild West, and at Christmas, it’s sure to be a stunning wonderland with snow, twinkling holiday lights, and decor. 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