New Jersey is a busy place, and many of its holiday celebrations can be found in the middle of its biggest cities. There is no shortage of places to have a great Christmas season, but sometimes you want something a little simpler. There’s something uniquely beautiful about a small-town Christmas, where every street seems to be lit up in colorful lights and every vendor seems to have a smile on their face. For the best old-fashioned Christmas in New Jersey, you want to head to the small south Jersey township of Woodstown. This rural town is transformed every holiday season as it hosts Woodstown by Candlelight, a series of memorable events that bring Christmas to life like nowhere else in New Jersey.
The charming retail district of Woodstown is slowly becoming more festive, and the Christmas event of the year is coming.
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Welcome to Woodstown By Candlelight, a month of festivities that will turn the entire Salem County township into a holiday wonderland.
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The flagship event of the holiday is a classic Holiday Home Tour, taking you through a series of historic homes decked out in their Christmas best.
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Every year’s tour is a little different, and there is no better way to get in the spirit than by seeing how the residents celebrate the season.
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For those who want to stay in touch with the religious roots of the holiday, Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church puts on a living nativity scene every year.
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And of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit from Santa. He’s coming to town on the Woodstown Central Railroad, a historic line that sponsors the holiday event.
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Kids will be able to meet old Saint Nick and his helpers, tell them their Christmas wishes, and get a photo opportunity the family will never forget.
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Not everything in town is old-school, though! Once a year, the town plays host to the annual Santa Run, which features runners for a good cause decked out to show their holiday pride!
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Have you visited Woodstown during the holiday season? Let us know about your thoughts on this charming town, and tell us your favorite places for an old-fashioned Christmas in New Jersey in the comments section! If you want to know what’s planned for Woodstown by Candlelight this year, make sure to check out the official Facebook page. For another unforgettable Garden State Christmas adventure, check out the state’s famous Christmas village.
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