Posted in Maine December 10, 2015 by

13 Reasons Why Christmas In Maine Is The Absolute Best

Sure, there are Christmas festivities in every state in the country, but we think that Christmas in Maine is the absolute best. Is it the snow covered mountains in Acadia that put us in the spirit or is it the dimly lit holiday lights in our small towns? Hard to say. But, what we do know is that spending the holidays in Maine will leave you with a heart full of cheer.

1. We get really into the holiday season...
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2. ...like, really into it.
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3. Our cities are a true winter wonderland.
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If you like this tree, head to the Portland Museum of Art. This is the Copper Beech Tree that gets a beautiful lighting each year.
4. ...Truly.
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5. Where else will you find a tree made of lobster pots adorned with a lobster?
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6. The Portland Ballet's "Victorian Nutcracker" is unique to Maine.
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This annual production recreates the interiors of Victoria Mansion and interprets Tchaikovsky’s score through the stories of Portland’s nineteenth-century families. See it December 12, 13 and 16.
7. You won't find the L.L. Bean Christmas Tree anywhere near Rockefeller Center. Nope, you'll have to head north for the best tree in all the country!
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8. Other states decorate their homes, we decorate our landmarks.
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Nubble Head Light, Cape Nedick
9. The Maine Christmas Tree Association makes sure you never have to decorate a fake tree.
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With so many small farms in Maine producing trees, you can make a day of finding the perfect one with your family.
10. A lobster is fine as an actual Christmas decoration here.
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11. We love lights so much we don't limit ourselves to the traditional holiday colors. Any festive lights are great lights in Maine!
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12. ...But, of course, we can do traditional as well.
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13. And, most importantly, we understand the best part of the holiday season...
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What do you love about Christmas in Maine?