The Halloween candy is being stocked at our local stores, but we are also starting to see peeks of jolly red and green right alongside our fun sized candy bars. That means there can only be so much time before Christmas is upon us. There is something magical about the most wonderful time of year, and there is even something more enchanted about many destinations that embrace the Christmas spirit. But where do should you choose? Coconut Club Vacations Reviews 3 of America’s best winter destinations where you can feel the holiday spirit.
Woodstock, Vermont is a quaint, picturesque town of Christmas delight. For the last 25 years they have done a pre-Christmas festival that is steeped in 19th century Norse culture and tradition. Known as Wassail Weekend festivities include a parade of more than 50 horses with riders that are adorned in period and holiday costumes. You can take a wagon or sleigh ride and then warm up with an actual glass of Wassail, which is like a warm cider.
Frankenmuth, Michigan is often referred to as Little Bavaria, and this tiny town only has 5,000 residents. You will be witness to all that is Christmas, or decorated as such at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. They are the self-proclaimed largest Christmas store. The store opened in 1975 and more than 2 million visit annually. Driving to this wonderful house of Christmas delights will have you in awe as you pass the Silent Night Memorial Park and Christmas Lane. Not going to make it for the holiday season, you can enjoy this no matter the time of year, as it is opened year round.
McAdenville, North Carolina has the nickname of Christmastown USA. This miniscule town only has a population of just over 600, yet has the largest holiday light display in the US. For 26 straight days, the town twinkles with lights that adorn nearly 400 trees. If that wasn’t enough to get you in the spirit, there are 200 wreaths that hang from the city’s lampposts and there is a life size Nativity scene, as well as a full display of Santa and all his reindeer. The small town charm even rings through the air as Christmas carols chime from the church. For the first 1,000 guests each night, you get free hot chocolate and kettle corn.
These winter wonderlands will have you humming along with all the Christmas carols. How can you not get wrapped up in the holiday glow as you take in the sparkling lights with these Christmas card come to life towns? Now is the time to start planning your holiday getaway, why not start with these?
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