Ah, yes, it’s just about that time again: time for snow, bonfires, and family time. Time for holiday lights, festivals, and gift-giving. Time for hot chocolate, traditions, and delicious meals. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Hoosiers know that if they should ever feel like getting their holiday cheer on, they can pay a visit to any of the most charming holiday towns in Indiana. One such town is the delightful little town known as Shipshewana, an amazingly magical Christmas town in Indiana that must be experienced to be believed. You’ll never forget a holiday season in Shipshewana – we promise!

This small, Amish town in the Hoosier State is a charming delight all year 'round.
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It's pleasant, friendly, and just so filled with magic that you might catch yourself wishing you could live here.
During the winter, though, when the snow has begun and the nights are longer than the days, Shipshewana really begins to shine.
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And we mean that in the literal sense - everywhere you turn is decorated in brilliant, shimmering lights, lending an atmosphere of festivity to the entire town.
Attend numerous festivals and yearly traditions that will surely become your own.
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The holiday season starts almost right away after Halloween; in early November, attend the Shipshewana Christmas light parade, followed shortly thereafter by a tree lighting ceremony.

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Once the tree is lit, holiday delights in Shipshewana really kick off.
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The annual Chocolate Day, typically in mid-November, is one of the sweetest traditions in town. Head to Aunt Millie's Candy & Nut Shop and get a one-of-a-kind chocolate box before wandering through town collecting chocolates to fill it with. It's the definition of pure magic.
Another wonder-filled tradition to add to your yearly bucket list is Shipshewana's Lights of Joy.
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It's easily one of the best drive-thru Christmas lights displays in Indiana, and it's sure to thrill the whole family.
Other Christmas festivities in Shipshewana include a Christmas market, an ice festival, meetings with Santa, and so much more.
Shipshewana Trading Place
Visiting this beautiful little town is magical all year long, but it truly transforms into something out of a fairy-tale holiday in the winter.

For more information about all the wonderful holiday goings-on in Shipshewana, Indiana, be sure to visit the official Town of Shipshewana website. For even more holiday fun in the Hoosier State, you might want to check out some of the best Christmas displays in Indiana!

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