![]() ![]() ![]() “We get them from France and Germany, and I know we’ve got them from China and Taiwan,” Lynn Howerton, an officer in charge at the Noel Post Office, says. One is a red wreath, another is a green Christmas tree, and the final one reads “Noel.” The cards are sent from all over the world. ![]() They are then sent around the world with the special Noel postmark. Each year, thousands of letters and Christmas cards are mailed and dropped off at the Noel Post Office during the holiday season. It quickly gained popularity and became an international practice. And when December 1 hits, the locals do, too.ĭuring the ’30s, Noel’s postmaster came up with the idea to send letters with the Noel postmark. It’s situated on the Elk River, and the peaceful town is actually pronounced as if it rhymes with mole, but most people from out of town prefer to refer to it as No-el, as in another word for Christmas. Since the 1930s, Noel has been known around the world as Christmas City, a pretty large feat for a town of fewer than two thousand people. ![]() Here are five Christmas towns where you can take a stroll downtown and embrace the magic of Christmas. Claus pay visits, competitions begin, and festive towns become travel destinations. Plenty of charming towns become enchanting Christmas cities during December. It’s a time when communities come together as one and appreciate the fact they can do so. Whether you’re a Christmas connoisseur or you leave decorating and planning to the pros, this holiday can be one way of ending 2020 on a good note. The holiday has always been a time of celebration and connection, and for most people, that is especially meaningful this year. When strings of colorful lights are hung and “Santa Baby” starts to play on the radio and over store intercoms, you know Christmas is near. That’s why you’ll see some 2020 dates, but the towns are still loving Christmas and welcoming visitors! Updated Decem– This story originally appeared in our November/December 2020 issue. Here are five in Missouri where you can stroll downtown and embrace the magic of Christmas while shopping in unique venues for those just-right gifts. For those guests, we are proud to offer a free, Sensory-Friendly Experience - all that is required is an RSVP.Many charming small towns become especially enchanting during December. The Festival is a feast for the senses, but we know that many of our guests are more sensitive to the sights, sounds, and crowds during a busy festival. Capture the memory with a high-quality professional photo with Santa as a souvenir of your visit. If you're looking for a great opportunity to visit with the big man himself, Santa will be hosting guests in the Historic KATY Train Depot in Frontier Park on Opening Day, Saturdays, Sundays, and Christmas Eve. On Wednesday evenings, don't miss your chance to step into Charles Dickens' enduring holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Main Street will be transformed into the foggy streets of 1840s London when Christmas Traditions® presents: " A Christmas Carol" Stroll. From the Legends of Christmas - like Santa Lucia and Ebenezer Scrooge, to unique displays like - Oh Christmas Tree: The Evolution of an Icon and our Holiday Food Hall of Fame, to endless opportunities to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list - historic Main Street and Saint Charles Christmas Traditions® are the perfect recipe for the holidays. We proudly welcome you to explore the yuletide magic of this one-of-a-kind festival as we invite you to discover the wonder, discover the memories, and discover why Saint Charles is the place where Christmas past comes to life!Įach Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 to December 24 - you'll experience the magic of Christmas Traditions. With a unique blend of storytelling, history, and fairy tale whimsy, guests are welcomed into a world of yuletide nostalgia and fantasy where reindeer fly, sugarplums dance in your head, and an array of international ambassadors invite you to explore unique holiday customs from around the world.ĭiscover a holiday feast for all of your senses: experience the taste of genuine hot-roasted chestnuts fresh from an open fire, witness the pageantry of a delegation of global Santa figures dressed in the cultural attire of their home countries, listen to the timeless Christmas melodies sung by Victorian carolers, breathe in the aroma of the crisp pine greenery that festively trims the historic district, as you feel the well-worn character of the centuries-old bricks of Main Street under your feet. 2023 will mark 49 seasons of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®! For nearly half a century, this festival has made the holiday spirit of the past come to life for the young and young at heart. ![]()
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