Every year the second weekend in December is the Christmas in Edgartown celebration. I’ve gone three times and it is quite an experience. Edgartown does a terrific job of celebrating the oncoming of Christmas. The town is decked out in all its holiday finery and happily welcomes visitors to enjoy all that is offered.
I took this picture of the Whaling Church early in the morning … it looks so typically New England to me. The Minnesingers from the high school put on a concert here as part of the weekend celebration. You can’t help but feel the Christmas spirit after this glorious concert.
Here are the Dr Daniel Fisher House and the Hob Knob Inn all decked out in twinkly lights and lots of greenery. The pictures in this post are from three different trips and little did I know when I took the picture of the Hob Knob that I’d be staying there the next time I was on MV for the Christmas celebration.
Edgartown Lighthouse.
I think one of the most fun things is the Christmas parade. You won’t find big inflated balloons here, but what you will find is pure enthusiasm and joy. From the horse drawn wagon in the beginning of the parade to the fire truck with Santa at the end it’s a crowd pleaser and a smile maker.
Even four legged celebrants get into the act wanting to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
A Santa scallop !
It’s hard to keep up with all that Edgartown offers for the three day celebration. There are open houses at many of the inns where you can get a chance to look around and sample goodies they are offering. And while you’re enjoying that often times carolers drop in to serenade with a song or two. The stores are all open and they too have foods to sample and ciders and wines to taste. You can literally eat and drink your way around Edgartown.
Another highlight is Donaroma’s Evening of Enchantment (click on special events on the website), it’s a twinkling fairy land of lights, music, garden displays and entertainment by enthusiastic bell ringers.
Christmas in Edgartown … a joyful experience indeed.
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December 4, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Cindy
I wish I could be there during the holidays. Thanks for letting me know about your blog! It’s nice to see someone else obsessed with Martha’s Vineyard like me! I’m going to add your blog to the sidebar of my blog!
December 6, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Judy
Is there ever any snow for the celebration? It would definitely make it a most Dickens type of celebration!
How do the streets look at night? Are the shops all ablaze with twinkling lights????
Your pictures and descriptions tell me exactly where Miss Carly got her inspiration for “A Night Before Christmas” on the “This Is My Life” CD from Nora Ephron’s movie.
February 18, 2008 at 7:31 pm
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