The Charming Small Town In Pennsylvania Where You Can Still Experience An Old-Fashioned Christmas
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 22, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Christmastime often evokes memories of days gone by, of those who we have loved and lost, and of simpler times. With its many darling small towns, embracing an old-fashioned Christmas in Pennsylvania is easy. We just have to decide which small town in Pennsylvania will top our must-visit list. This adorable Pennsylvania town transforms into a Christmas wonderland, making it a prime destination when you want to get in the holiday spirit.
With a historic downtown and a long list of events and activities planned during the Christmas season, Bradford beckons visitors from near and far.
The Christmas season in Bradford kicks off in early November with a holiday open house. Downtown Bradford is perfect to get your Christmas shopping started and finished in one fell swoop.
Bradford offers a full menu of activities throughout the Christmas season, including the annual Christmas Parade. The 2022 parade is slated for Friday, December 2, 2022, at 6 p.m.
Sip on a cup of hot cocoa, available for purchase at CNB Bank, as the parade passes by. The Friendship Table will also be collecting food; look for the donation box if you want to donate.
Join An Old-Fashioned Christmas downtown on December 10. The day’s jam-packed schedule includes such fun as Breakfast with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and an artisan market.
The Winter Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Santa will make his official arrival in Bradford on December 19 with Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. The man of the season is typically escorted by local police during this beloved holiday tradition.
Where’s your favorite place to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Then see if you agree that these are nine enchanting things to do in Pennsylvania at Christmastime.
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