When Frank Sinatra crooned “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” he was, believe it or not, talking about Milford, Ohio. Every year, this charming small town in Ohio puts on a holiday festival that’s truly one of the best in the state, complete with carolers, carriage rides, and a tree-lighting ceremony. If you’re looking to experience a good, old-fashioned Christmas in Ohio, visit Milford.

Carolers, twinkle lights, children eagerly lining up to see Santa; this is the magic of Christmas, and it's alive and well in Milford, Ohio.
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Each year, the streets of Downtown Milford are filled with the sights and sounds of the season, its bustling businesses and restaurants opening their doors and inviting folks to "shop small" and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas.
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Local businesses deck their halls, creating the kind of thoughtfully decorated, irresistibly inviting, old-fashioned window displays of yesteryear.
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Shop owners and law enforcement spread the joy of the season to all the town's good little boys and girls -- and the excitement is palpable!
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During Milford's Hometown for the Holidays event, families are invited to enjoy carriage rides through the streets of Downtown Milford, as well as...
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...tours of the town on antique fire engines!
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus pay Milford a visit, too, posing for photos and keeping tabs on Christmas lists... and who's on the Nice and Naughty Lists!
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Carolers wander the streets during this old-fashioned Christmas festival, treating spectators to live performances, all while dressed in Victorian garb and staying impressively in character.
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While Hometown for the Holidays happens just one weekend a year, the festivities in Milford continue through Christmas.
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Come and enjoy the magic of the holiday season in charming Milford, Ohio!
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Have you visited this charming town during the holidays before? You’ll have yourself a Merry Little (old-fashioned) Christmas in Milford, Ohio!

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