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Holiday traditions hold a special place in everyone’s heart, so make this season even more extraordinary and enjoyable by checking out some “must-see” holiday celebrations throughout Pennsylvania.
visitPA: Koziar’s Christmas Village has grown drastically into a massive display of lights and attractions, boasting awards such as Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World from Display World Magazine.
visitPA: Find the perfect gift and experience holiday shopping like never before at a tradition that dates back to medieval Germany! Christkindlmarkt features 125 artisans in Bethlehem's open-air market.
visitPA: Get into the holiday spirit at Christmas in Hershey. Explore Christmas Candylane, where guests can visit Santa, sing holiday tunes and enjoy hot roasted nuts while strolling through the park.
116 Blue Ribbon Ln (at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds), Greensburg, PA
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visitPA: Featuring 2.4 million twinkling lights spread across 15 acres of the Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Overly’s Country Christmas has been a tradition in western Pennsylvania for more than 50 years.
visitPA: The “Gift of Lights” is the farm’s new drive-through light experience featuring over a mile of thousands of twinkling lights to bring the yuletide season to life - a must-see this holiday season!
visitPA: Join Pittsburgh in celebrating Light Up Night® November 21 with a weekend-long event complete with entertainers, a bridge party, special lighting ceremonies, marching bands, Santa and fireworks!
visitPA: Wander through twinkling lights, poinsettias and Christmas trees at Longwood's annual Christmas display. Beautifully lit fountains dance in a starry wonderland, and concerts are presented daily.
3699 Deininger Rd (@ Rocky Ridge Park), Manchester, PA
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visitPA: Christmas Magic is a spectacular half-mile trail with 600,000+ lights, named one of the top 13 events in the country by the Wall Street Journal - a reason to put it on your holiday must-see list!
visitPA: Jim Thorpe's annual Olde Time Christmas Celebration offers something for everyone Dec. 5-7 & 13-14, with a Christmas parade, tree lighting, Christmas play, ghost walks, and gingerbread house contest!
visitPA: Ride the rails with Santa and Mrs. Claus on a trip through Oil Creek State Park. Relax aboard the historic Titusville railroad and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as local choirs sing carols!
visitPA: On December 7, 2014, Boiling Springs will turn into a magical Christmas village during the Tree Lighting. Don't miss the luminaries lining the lake or Santa rowing across the lake to greet children.
visitPA: Head “home for the holidays” at Tunkhannock's Christmas in Our Hometown weekend December 5-6, 2014. Street carolers, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus await visitors!
visitPA: From Dec. 3-7, 2014, the PA Farm Show Complex hosts the PA Christmas & Gift Show - one of the largest holiday shows in America. Visitors will find 750+ vendors, train displays and decorated trees.
visitPA: Take a journey back in time at the annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas December 12-14, 2014. Ring in the season with a variety of Victorian traditions, such as tea parties, home tours and much more!
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visitPA: Held December 6, 2014, the annual “A Dickens of a Christmas” evokes Victorian-style charm in the quaint Wellsboro, boasting street musicians and carolers dressed in period inspired attire.