Christmastime often evokes memories of days gone by, of those who we have loved and lost, and of simpler times. With its many darling small towns, embracing an old-fashioned Christmas in Pennsylvania is easy. We just have to decide which small town in Pennsylvania will top our must-visit list. This adorable Pennsylvania town transforms into a Christmas wonderland, making it a prime destination when you want to get in the holiday spirit.
With a historic downtown and a long list of events and activities planned during the Christmas season, Bradford beckons visitors from near and far.
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Blanketed in snow, the small town of just over 7,700 residents resembles an old-fashioned snow globe, and during Christmastime, it shines.
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The Christmas season in Bradford kicks off in early November with a holiday open house. Downtown Bradford is perfect to get your Christmas shopping started and finished in one fell swoop.
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Small Business Saturday, traditionally the Saturday after Thanksgiving, provides the perfect opportunity to explore the charming shops of Bradford.
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Bradford offers a full menu of activities throughout the Christmas season, including the annual Christmas Parade. The 2022 parade is slated for Friday, December 2, 2022, at 6 p.m.
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Sip on a cup of hot cocoa, available for purchase at CNB Bank, as the parade passes by. The Friendship Table will also be collecting food; look for the donation box if you want to donate.
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Join An Old-Fashioned Christmas downtown on December 10. The day’s jam-packed schedule includes such fun as Breakfast with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and an artisan market.
Facebook/Historic Downtown Bradford You can also catch a free showing of “The Grinch” at the Main Street Movie House. The film begins at 11 a.m.
Sample wine from a dozen of the area’s wineries as you stroll from store to store getting your Christmas shopping done.
Facebook/Bradford PA Wine Walk The Winter Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Santa will make his official arrival in Bradford on December 19 with Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. The man of the season is typically escorted by local police during this beloved holiday tradition.
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Find more on the Bradford, PA website. Or, go here for the Historic Downtown Bradford Facebook page.
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Where’s your favorite place to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Then see if you agree that these are nine enchanting things to do in Pennsylvania at Christmastime.
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You can also catch a free showing of “The Grinch” at the Main Street Movie House. The film begins at 11 a.m.
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The Winter Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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