It's Not Christmas In Mississippi Until You Do These 12 Enchanting Things
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Daniella DiRienzo
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There are certain things that just make Christmas, well, Christmas. And with the big day just a few weeks away, now’s the time to start checking items off your holiday bucket list. Just to get you started, we came up with some amazing events, traditions, and attractions that you’ll definitely want to make a part of your holiday season.
The local parade is always a great way to start the Christmas season. Continue the festive fun by attending one of the many holiday-themed events and festivals going on throughout the state. Click here for more information.
Pictured is The Richardson Light Show, which is open Sunday-Thursday until December 28th.
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Each Christmas season, the Grenada Railroad offers the holiday-themed train ride, which takes passengers on a magical journey to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, singing elves, and Santa Clause himself. Remaining dates for the 2016 season are: December 7-11, and December 14-23. For more information, click here.
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Mississippi is a state known for its amazing food, and it only gets better during the holidays. From family gatherings to workplace parties, you’re bound to find some state favorites, like pimento cheese and pecan pie.
During the annual event, the 23-room Victorian mansion is filled with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, all of which feature a unique theme. For more information, click here.
Each Christmas season, The Towers Mansion in Natchez hosts The Jeweled Christmas. The indoor display includes thousands of pieces of vintage jewels, creating a holiday wonderland unlike anything you’ve ever seen. For more information, click here.
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During the Christmas season, many of city’s gorgeous antebellum homes are opened for holiday-themed tours and other festive events. For more information, click here.
Head to Landrum’s on December 17th for the Christmas Candlelight Tour and you’ll be able to experience a Christmas from years past. The old-fashioned celebration includes everything from tours of the historic village and wagon rides to festive music and photos with Santa. Click here for more information.
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The larger than life display spans 12 acres and includes over 300,000 lights, hundreds of inflatables, and five projection screens! Christmas in Cotton Plant is opened until December 25th and located at 490 Mississippi 15 in Blue Mountain. Click here for more information.
From parades to old-fashioned carousel rides, the annual festival is like something straight from a Hallmark movie. The Victorian Festival ends on December 23rd. For more information, click here.
One of the benefits of living in rural Mississippi is that there are plenty of Christmas tree lots where you can cut down your own tree, creating memories that will last a lifetime. For a list of Christmas tree lots in Mississippi, click here.
Held in Holmes County Water Park, the display includes over 40 acres of sparkling lights and is opened nightly from 6 pm – 8:30 pm until New Year’s Eve. For more information, click here.
What Mississippi events/attractions would you add to this holiday bucket list?
Ready to take your holiday fun to the next level? Check out “The Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Mississippi That’s Nothing Short Of Magical.”
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