The Christmas Village In Maine That Becomes Even More Magical Year After Year
By Michelle|Published December 02, 2017
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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If it’s holiday cheer you’re after, you’ll certainly find it throughout Maine! From York to Presque Isle, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the magic of the season beginning just after Thanksgiving. Last year we gave you a list of some of our favorites, but this year we want to focus on one that seems to become more magical each year!
Every year, towns across Maine put holiday smiles on the faces of Mainers.
Welcome to Kringleville, where families throughout Central Maine begin preparing well in advance and the town lights up from Thanksgiving to Christmas!
Floats designed by community organizations and individuals are lit up to make their way down Main Street and the fire department even gets in on the fun!
This year, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Castonguay Square to kick things off, and where they'll continue to meet with children (both young and old!) to build holiday spirit throughout the month of December.
The festivities have a strong tie to the Franco-American and Lebanese heritage in the area and, even when not visiting with Santa, you'll feel holiday cheer simply taking in the full scale decorations adorning all of Kringleville.
And, visits with Santa and the parade are not the only fun to be had! See the link at the bottom of this article for a schedule of all the fun - from decorating Christmas mugs to making ornaments and cards!
So, if you still believe (and even if you don't!) make your way to Kringleville this year for a magical way to experience Christmas.
For more information, along with Santa’s schedule visit the Kringleville website.
And, while you’re enjoying the festivities in Maine this December, be sure to stop by The Gardens Aglow event at The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Bar Harbor. Click here for all the details you’ll need!
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