Enjoy A Classical Christmas When You Visit This Charming Small Town In North Carolina

During the holiday season, plenty of backroads and mountain byways lead to magical towns along the way showcasing a classical Christmas in North Carolina. We're fortunate to have so many generous people go to that much trouble for us. One of those places is Spruce Pine with only about 2,200 residents, who manage to illuminate the town with a series of month-long events in December. Just follow the Mountain Christmas Trail of Lights and soon you'll be grateful for all of the efforts and events the lovely folks of this charming small town offer.

The Trail of Lights is a unique, community-wide celebration and one of our favorite Christmas gifts.

This exciting 15+ miles of twinkling lights and displays begin on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 331 in Spruce Pine and guides through the pretty town and onto Bakersville.

The beautiful drive began the Saturday after Thanksgiving and goes through New Year's Eve, offering plenty of time to experience the festivities.

We love the variety of holiday scenery and memorabilia.

Drive through the communities where residents decorate their homes.

Listen to Christmas carols on the local radio station as you travel along the winding, wooded parkway.

Still under the spell of the roadside holiday festivities as you roll into town, take in more from the Light Up Spruce Pine Christmas Marketplace.

The Christmas at Market on Oak takes place during December 2023, featuring more than 200 artists from 25 NC counties!

With Christmas trees and lights galore, it's a great place to shop and gather.

On Dec. 16 at 5:00 p.m., look for Christmas carolers, a pop-up market, Christmas characters, and a candlelight reading from The "Book of Matthew" at the Mitchell Credit Co. parking lot.

Purchase some live decorations for your home.

Buy a wreath or the perfect Christmas tree.

And invite the spirit in as you visit the sweet Living Nativity on Dec. 21 at First Presbyterian Church from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A canned-food item is always an appreciated donation. Also, the church staff will offer the Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service at noon on Dec. 21, 2023. Read more about these events on the First Presbyterian Church Spruce Pine Facebook page.

As you can see, Spruce Pine offers a Christmas to remember.

For more information about this classical Christmas in North Carolina, visit A Mountain of Christmas Trail of Lights and 

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