Christmas in the Berkshires begins in November!
Posted on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 @ 09:00 AM
By Nataliia Riva
After Thanksgiving Day is over, all the families around the country start getting ready to the most magical day in the year – Christmas! Aren’t you waiting for this beautiful time..? Decorated streets and houses, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Christmas songs… everything reminding us about that wonderful childhood! And during this special time of the year, we believe that our dreams will come true!
Good News! In the Berkshires, you do not have to wait until December 24th to feel the ambiance of a coming holiday, because here it begins in November!
“The town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell's painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates the 23rd annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, November 30th, December 1st and 2nd. The holiday celebration offers a full range of activities, with highlights including a holiday house tours, caroling, and a holiday concert.
Capping off the weekend is a recreation on Sunday of the scene depicted in Main Street at Christmas, complete with vintage automobiles parked in the spots occupied in the painting. The day's activities include horse drawn rides, a visit from Santa, Roger the Jester, lunch at the Christmas Food Booth and much more.”
Including Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, there are many different Christmas events to appeal to everyone’s taste:
November 16, 2012 - January 21, 2013
Norman Rockwell Museum: Home for the Holidays
A special seasonal presentation of Rockwell’s enduring holiday images, including original drawings for Hallmark cards, paintings inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol, and costumes and props featured in Rockwell’s artwork.
December 1 & 2, 2012
3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Stockbridge Town Offices, 50 Main Street, Stockbridge
Free Admission, Show Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Here you will find unique hand crafted gifts by Berkshire Artisans, such as semi precious stone jewelry, hair enhancements, photographs, silk pocketbooks and jackets, Christmas ornaments, dolls, handbags, jackets, hats, scarves, mittens, aprons, bibs, quilts, placemats, poetry collage and pillows.
December 1, 2012
Christmas at the Colonial with Mary Verdi, with special guest Tony Lee Thomas
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Show hours: 2pm and 7pm
Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children 16 and under
December 15-30, 2012
A Christmas Carol, Berkshire Theatre Group
Colonial Theater, Pittsfield
Revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is reformed and shown the error of his ways by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic story filled with terrific turns and infused with holiday music.
If you have a chance to be in the Berkshires, you can’t miss these events that will bring you joy and feeling of upcoming Christmas festivity!