Looking for a place in Georgia to celebrate the holidays? What about an island that is just brimming with the holiday spirit? If you’ve never visited Jekyll Island in Georgia during the Christmas season, you’ve been missing out. What has become known as Holly Jolly Jekyll is the best time of year along the coast, filled with lights, decorations, a giant Christmas tree, and tons of holiday cheer. See for yourself why Holly Jolly Jekyll 2023 is a must this holiday season and why it’s become one of the most magical Christmas traditions in Georgia.

While many people might only think about Jekyll Island and see a coastal beauty to vacation during the summer…
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…others may see it as the ultimate Christmas destination.
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Every day the holiday season is filled with joy and festivity with a calendar of events that begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends January 7, 2024.
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Some of the most notable events that you can count on during Holly Jolly Jekyll in Georgia include the Holly Jolly Lights tour, which consists of a trolley ride around town to see over one million lights and over 350 holiday displays around the island.
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Visit the Jekyll Island website to purchase your tickets for the 2023 Holly Jolly Tour of Lights.

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Or the Mailbox on Main, also known as the North Pole Express Mailbox, which is a big mailbox set up at the corner of Main Street and Ocean Way in Beach Village where kids can drop off their letters to Santa.
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Speaking of Santa, you’ll see him pop up at various events, like the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup, all over town all season long, too.
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There will be holiday drive-in movie nights on specific dates in the month of December, plus the Peppermint Land mini golf course, the Holly Jolly Trading Post for some holiday shopping, the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup with carnival rides and games, the annual Light Parade, fireworks on select dates, and so much more!
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Jekyll Island comes alive during the holiday season with an entire month of exciting and heartwarming things to do for Holly Jolly Jekyll. Come and experience Georgia at Christmastime at this extraordinary holiday event.
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Take a look at this Holly Jolly Jekyll promo video by @jekyllislandauthority:

Have you ever been to Holly Jolly Jekyll before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or to find out more about Holly Jolly Jekyll 2023 taking place this year, including a calendar of events to follow, visit the Jekyll Island website as well as the Jekyll Island Facebook page.

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Christmas Traditions In Georgia

Melissa M. | November 12, 2023

What are some Christmas traditions in Georgia?

Christmas is a special time of year in every state, and each state has its own traditions, festivals, and events. The following are some of the Christmas traditions celebrated in Georgia:

  • Cut your own Christmas tree at a farm. This time-honored tradition can be done at one of several tree farms around the state.
  • Visit Jekyll Island for its annual Holly Jolly Jekyll event.
  • Find an outdoor ice skating rink. You can check out Avalon on Ice in Alpharetta.
  • Get tickets for the Atlanta Ballet’s annual “The Nutcracker” performance.
  • Head to Atlanta for the Atlanta Christkindl Market. Shop for gifts, grab a drink or food, and enjoy the merriment!

 

What are the best Christmas towns in Georgia to visit?

Among the best Christmas towns in Georgia that get all decked out for the holidays are the following:

  • The Bavarian-themed village of Helen turns into a European Christmas village during the holiday season. Just stepping foot in Helen during the holidays will put you in the spirit of the season immediately.
  • Thomasville hosts an annual Victorian Christmas Festival that will transport you back in time.

 Check out more Christmas towns in Georgia.

 

 

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