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This North Carolina Christmas Town Is Straight Out Of A Norman Rockwell Painting

Enjoy the coziness of the season in the North Carolina Christmas town of Hendersonville during the annual Home for the Holidays celebration. Folks here have planned more than 50 holiday events throughout November and December sure to bring yuletide cheer, from carriage rides on Main Street and holiday shows at Flat Rock Playhouse, to the thoughtful displays of cheer from local vendors. Everywhere you look in this Blueridge town is surely a delight, straight out of a Norman Rockwell Painting. Here are some scenes to expect in the coming days.

Beginning on Black Friday, Nov. 25, the historic courthouse plaza accommodates the lighting of the town’s impressive 30-foot Christmas tree to the accompaniment of festive, live music.
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See Santa flip the switch setting the lights on fire.
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Take a ride that night in a horse-drawn carriage along Main Street.
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Nothing is prettier than this charming Christmas town twinkling in the night.
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Return to the square to see Santa again on Friday, Dec. 2, as part of the Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration hosted by downtown merchants. And if you missed the carriage rides, here's another chance.
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You'll appreciate the extra time and expense from town employees to local vendors, decorating just for you.
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Just look inside at this timeless cozy window scene.
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Even the community participates in a holiday house decorating contest.
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About 10 minutes away, the Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas productions await featuring its own fantastic chorus and Pat’s School of Dance.
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From Nov. 25 through Dec. 22, this holiday revue leaves you merry and bright.
And don't miss the Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, starting at 6:00 p.m. with the theme "Christmas Lights," stretching from 5 Points to the southern end of Main Street at the Caswell Street intersection.
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Other events include the Holiday Tour of Inns & Cookie Caper, the 16th annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest at Narnia Studios, the Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt, and a holiday performance by the Carolina Concert Choir.
Plus, it wouldn't be Christmas without the Historic Johnson Farm tours offered Dec. 5-16.
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Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791, USA
By the look of things here, folks are planning for you to stay a few days at the Historic Charleston Inn.
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Book a room, relax, and enjoy what's to come.

Can you believe all of the opportunities to celebrate the season in this beautiful Christmas town? Do you live in Hendersonville? If you go, please tell us about the fun in the comments below. And while you are in Hendersonville, experience the authentic German food at Haus Heidelberg.

Address: City of Hendersonville- City Hall, 160 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA
Address: Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791, USA

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