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Marshmallows in your hot chocolate? Rum in the egg nog? For the full experience of holiday magic ... try Christmas in Connecticut.

During the holidays, the state becomes a snow-covered fantasy land of light, music and family attractions throughout the season, beginning with the capital at Hartford lit up like a Christmas tree ...

Hartford Festival of Light - A virtual eyeful with the city illuminated for the entire Christmas season including a visit from Kris Kringle himself. Find out more about this year's special events, entertainment and special parking rates.

Christmas at Mystic Seaport - Information on the complete calendar of holiday events including the annual Lantern Light Tours, community carol sing, and the year-end Holiday Magic show under the Planetarium dome.

Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Park - The annual spectacular on New Haven harbor allowing visitors to drive through an enchanting land of more than 200,000 lights.

Welcome to Bethlehem CT, The Christmas Town - The place to be for holiday fun with information on the annual Christmas Town Festival with photos, maps and directions.

Essex Stream Train - North Pole Express - All aboard this special nighttime excursion for a visit with Santa, story readings, sing alongs, hot chocolate and more, beginning in late November and continuing throughout the holidays. Make your reservations online.

Florence Griswold Museum Holiday Events - The stately mansion in Old Lyme with information on their annual Christmas program including Christmas craft projects, horse drawn rides with Santa, and Teddy Bear Tea Parties for toddlers.

Where to Get Christmas Trees in Connecticut - Click on the interactive map to find retail and cut-you-own Christmas tree farms by county or town, with contact details and related links.

Christmas in the Northeast & New England

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