20 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit in New England
Saturday, December 08, 2018
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
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Get into the holiday spirit
The holiday season is here.
Wait, you're having trouble getting into the season? into the holiday spirit?
To help you out, GoLocalProv.com has put together a list of 20 ways to get into the holiday spirit, ranging visiting Santa, seeing shows, singing and much more.
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If you are already in the spirit, then this list will serve as 20 fun activities and ideas for the holiday season.
See the 20 Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit Slideshow Below
Related Slideshow: 20 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit in New England - 2018
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The Festival of Lights at La Salette Shrine
Attleborough, MA
By far one of the coolest lighting displays you will see anywhere in New England and maybe even the country.
The festival features 300,000 lights over 10 acres of land.
The Festival of Lights runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every night until January 6.
Do not miss out!
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Riding the Polar Express
Woonsocket, RI
No better way to get into the holiday spirit than to hop aboard the Polar Express.
The train runs through December 23.
The trip includes a 90-minute excursion on a real-life train that is filled with a reading of the classic children’s story, sing-a-longs, hot chocolate served in a souvenir mug, delicious cookies, games, and a special visit from Santa where he personally delivers the first gift of Christmas to every child.
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Tower Hill's Night Lights Display
Worcester, MA
Night Lights is a walking experience throughout 15 acres of glowing gardens, where more than 200,000 lights have been thematically placed among the trees, shrubs, fountains, and statuary to create a magical winter wonderland celebrating plants and nature.
The display runs from November 23 through December 30.
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Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, MA
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village is an evening filled with New England holiday traditions, live musical performances, storytelling, sleigh rides, festive foods, a roaring bonfire, and strolls around the decorated Village Common.
Christmas by Candlelight begins November 30 and runs through December 23.
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Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep
Providence, RI
No better way to get into the holiday spirit than by going down to Trinity Rep to see A Christmas Carol.
As is the company’s custom, the entire production will be completely new from casting to design and theatrical magic. This past season’s production became the highest selling show in Trinity Rep history.
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Inn-to-Inn Cookie Tour 2018
Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire
At your own pace, visit 11 inns all dressed in their holiday finery; taste cookies and candy, and take home recipes in a keepsake book.
Artisan gifts will be on display at each inn.
Stay at one of the inns and receive a custom-made keepsake ornament.
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Sing-a-Long with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall
Boston, MA
Held at Symphony Hall, the Boston Pops holiday concert is filled with food, sing-a-longs and a visit from the one and only Santa Claus!
Have some holiday cookies as the Boston Symphony Orchestra plays holiday classics for you and your family.
The seven kids afternoon shows include post-concert photos with Santa as well as special treats.
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Christmas at the Newport Mansions
Newport, RI
The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas at the Newport Mansions.
The Preservation Society of Newport County invites you to make holiday memories with your family by visiting The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House this holiday season.
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St. Johnsbury Victorian Holiday Celebration
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
This annual event showcases the rich downtown arts and culture scene, with much to see and do for the entire family.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides, winter-themed arts and crafts activities at Catamount Arts, a planetarium show at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, and story time at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum are among the family-friendly activities.
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World Class Holiday Beer Tap Takeover at Norey's
Newport, RI
World Class Holiday Beers from Around the World. Three Taps are up already. Spencer Trappist Holiday Ale from the only Trappist Brewery in the US., Browerij De Glazen Toren, Winter Scotch Ale,”Canaster" & Almond ’22 Christmas Cru.
The event goes from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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Candlelight Stroll 2018 at Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, NH
Strawbery Banke Museum welcomes visitors to travel through 300 years of daily life in the waterfront neighborhood of Puddle Dock.
Along candlelit dirt lanes, visitors will walk through a historic portrayal of winter among the glowing historic homes and costumed role players
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Woodstock Wassail Parade & Holiday House Tour
Woodstock, Vermont
Visitors can delight in the jingle of sleigh bells and the clip-clop of hooves as riders dressed in Victorian Era Costumes ride around the Village Green.
Guests will experience the warm hospitality of New England when Woodstock’s most charming houses deck their halls and open their doors for what has become a quintessential holiday tradition.
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Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker at PPAC
Providence, RI
The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that must be seen.
Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a magical journey complete with beautiful sets, elegant choreography, and world-class dancers bringing this holiday tradition to life.
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Dickens Christmas Dinner Train at Portsmouth Junction Station
Portsmouth, RI
This interactive retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company is an evening of music, laughter, food, and spirits which is certain to cure even the worst “Scrooge.”
Your ticket includes the performance, train ride, meal, tax, and gratuity. Entrees include sliced beef tenderloin, holiday ham dinner, and turkey dinner.
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Give Money to Salvation Army
Across New England
Throw some money in the Salvation Army kettle. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. The person who stands outside ringing the bell is often there for long hours.
Even if it's just some change, smile at them and wish them a happy holiday.
PHOTO: j_lai/ Flickr
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The Broadway Holiday Walk-About
Newport, RI
Carolers, jingle bikes & more will help get you in the spirit all while strolling along Broadway and enjoying the local restaurants & merchants.
There will be local & regional makers and merchants lining the sidewalk from Corner Cafe to Farewell for your shopping pleasure! All will culminate with the Newport City Hall Tree Lighting
The walk-about goes from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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