As we’ve learned from our favoriteHallmark movies:Christmas and small townsgo together like hot cocoa and marshmallows.
The magical season only lasts a few weeks, and small townsreally take to heart.
It hosts a month-long celebration, featuring everything from a hometown Santa parade to a charming tree lighting.
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They’re all worth a visit and absolutely decked out for Christmas.
Think everything from a traditional Christkindlmarkt (a German holiday market) to the annual downtown parade.
Because it’s possible for you to’t miss Santa on his Bavarian sleigh, now can you?
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Pine Mountain, Georgia
If you’ve never heard ofChristmas at Callaway, let’s talk.
You’ll fit right in with the sweater-swathed crowd craning their necks to catch every music-coordinated display.
confirm to stop by the market for a cup of hot cocoa afterward.
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Santa Claus, Georgia
Oh, yes, you read that right.
This town loves Christmas so much that it’s named after jolly ol’Saint Nickhimself.
Even the streets are holiday-themed with names like Candy Cane Lane and Reindeer Street.
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Enjoy the most festive time of year in Jekyll Island’s historic district.
Prepare to marvel at the sprawling live oaks wrapped with white lights.
Travel to Blue Ridge and take a one-hour holiday journey on theBlue Ridge Scenic Railway’s Holiday Express.
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Each child takes home a souvenir jingle belland memories to last a lifetime.
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Sometimes even Saint Nick needs a beach vacation.
But don’t expect Moultrie to celebrate quietly.
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Down here, folks are crazy about Christmas and hold back nothing for the holidays.
Downtown Ellijay decks the halls for the holidays with decorated shop windows and beautiful holiday vignettes.
Plan your trip around the annual Christmas parade for a magical visit.
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This holiday tradition is one that Atlanta locals and visitors alike look forward to every season.
Every year, Gainesville puts on itsChristmas on Green Streetfestival.
The night ends with the lighting of the rotary tree to officially begin the holiday season.
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