This Mississippi Christmas Town Is Straight Out Of A Norman Rockwell Painting
Most everyone is familiar with Norman Rockwell and his wholesome works of art. However, what most don’t realize is that there’s a Mississippi town, which, thanks to its annual candlelit Christmas celebration, is like something straight from a Norman Rockwell painting!
It is official: Hattiesburg is one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi!
Event attendees can do more than admire Yuletide decor, though. There are lots of fun festivities to enjoy, including horse-drawn carriage rides. Pulled by beautiful Clydesdales, the carriage rides are a great way to take in the sights of the season.
There’s live music, too. During the Victorian Candlelit Christmas, several downtown churches, including Sacred Heart Church and Bay Street Presbyterian, put on musical performances.
No problem! The city hosts all sorts of fun seasonal events, including holiday markets, extravagant holiday displays, pop-up concerts, and Lights of the Wild, a Christmas light display.
Have any questions about the Victorian Candlelit Christmas? Visit the Historic Hattiesburg Neighborhoods website. Want to know more about Christmas in Hattiesburg, check out the Visit Hattiesburg website, where you’ll find a complete list of the city’s holiday activities.
Well, what do you think? Does Hattiesburg’s candlelit Christmas celebration make it one of the most wholesome Christmas towns in Mississippi or what?! Ever visited the city during the Christmas season? If so, what did you think? Or, maybe you know of another great place to celebrate Christmas in Mississippi? Whatever it is, tell us!
The holiday season isn’t the only thing that merits a visit to Hattiesburg. Among the state’s largest cities, it has a lot going for it, including the fact that it’s home to some of the best burger joints in Mississippi.
Address: Hattiesburg, MS, USA
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
