There's No Better Way To Celebrate The Holidays Than With "A Connecticut Christmas"
By Catherine Armstrong|Published December 09, 2019
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Christmas is a time to revisit nostalgic childhood memories, celebrate the season with loved ones, and appreciate the beauty of our state. Connecticut is brimming with holiday cheer, from cozy local shops offering glittering decorations, to dazzling outdoor light displays that will delight every visitor. You can see stunning photos of some of Connecticut’s most charming Christmas places in a holiday book by talented photographer and journalist Caryn B. Davis.
A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style will get you right into the spirit of the holidays with its vibrant photos and descriptive stories about every unique place featured.
If you have a loved one who lives out of state, this book will certainly convince them that Connecticut is the most beautiful place to be during Christmastime! You'll have them on a plane to visit you in no time.
The book has more than a dozen chapters, each covering unique Christmas offerings from around the state. Start with the chapter, "Ye Olde Christmas Tree" to see some of the Nutmeg State's most beautiful firs.
A visit to Lockwood Mansion in Norwalk is a must! The mansion is decorated to the hilt for the holidays, and its tree is stunning.
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Connecticut has a rich shipbuilding history, and it's celebrated during Christmastime in several spots across the state, including "Trees in the Rigging" in Essex.
Lantern Light Tours at the Mystic Seaport Museum have been a favorite for 40 years. If this isn't already a Christmas tradition in your family, it's time to add it to your holiday calendar.
Connecticut's festive events and activities keep your calendar full from Thanksgiving to the New Year, and A Connecticut Christmas covers those, too.
The Boars Head Festival at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford is a New England favorite. The stunning pageantry and music of this event brings 5,000 people together every year. See brilliant photos that showcase the traditions and details in the book.
During the holidays, almost every restaurant and shop you visit in Connecticut is transformed into a magical holiday wonderland.
Photographer and writer Caryn B. Davis covers some of the state's most festive spots, including The Pink Sleigh, a Christmas shop full of glittering trees, ornaments, and decorations. It's the perfect place to find all the trimmings for your home. You'll find it in Westbrook, and you can learn more details about the shop in A Connecticut Christmas.
This beautiful book would make the perfect holiday present for all your favorite Connecticut friends and family members! Check out the Amazon listing to order some copies, then go to the photographer’s website to see what publications like The New York Times had to say about the book.
