Christmas celebrations aren’t hard to come by, no matter where we live in Pennsylvania. We can find a little bit of everything – big, flashy light shows, quaint neighborhood festivals, and big-city celebrations. If you prefer an old-fashioned Christmas, you’ll definitely want to start planning a trip to Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas. The Switzerland of Pennsylvania transforms into a magical Christmastime destination each December.

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Have you been to a Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas? During Christmas in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Christmas lights fill the sky with holiday cheer. And you can feel magic coursing through the air. What did you think of Jim Thorpe during the holidays? Share your most memorable experiences in the comments!

In the mood for more holiday fun? Plan a visit to these seven magical Christmas towns in Pennsylvania. And we all know ’tis the season to start planning those holiday gifts — if you have someone in your life blessed with a little wanderlust, check out this gift guide for travelers.

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Christmas In Pennsylvania

What are some other great Christmas events to join in Pennsylvania?

Some great Christmas events to join in Pennsylvania include:

  • Let's start our recommendations with 9 essential things to do in Pennsylvania for Christmas, including trolley rides, Christmas lights, pub crawls, and Holly Jolly events to make the most of the festivities.
  • Visit these 10 Christmas streets in our state with a fresh coat of snow and that's all the added magic they need to make them the most festive places in Pennsylvania.
  • One street, in particular, is worthy of a visit if you love charming Christmastime destinations. The town of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, is simply one of the prettiest towns during the holidays.
  • Maybe it’s just the vast amount of history we have with one of our earliest states, but we cannot get enough of the small-town charm. So here are 6 small towns that honor Christmas in a magical way.
  • If you want to feel like royalty then visit Dutch Wonderland this year for an epic Christmas light display. Ride some rides, and see the sparkling and glittering wonder of it all for such a joyful way to spend Christmas.
  • This time of the year is perfect to stock up on some peppermint lattes and gather your family for a road trip. Don’t let the snow keep you at home when there are so many amazing Christmas lights to look at on this Christmas light road trip

 

A Jim Thorpe Christmas isn't the only way to celebrate the holidays in Pennsylvania. From beautiful grazing farmland to rolling hills, from small charming towns to massive cities, there is no doubt that Pennsylvania is a wonderful place. Just like everything else, it only gets more magical with a blanket of snow and the celebration of the holiday season. We love Christmastime, and we have the best places to go to make the most out of your holiday season this year.

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