MAIN Christmas USA Christmas in Maine

For a better-than-average forecast for snow, there's no better place to be than Maine, promising a 90% chance that you'll see the treetops glistening throughout the Christmas season.

While you're there be sure to check out tree lightings, parades, shopping at crafts fairs, and touring historic houses up and down the coast as the Pine Tree State celebrates the holidays ...

Portland Christmas - Check out the schedules for this year's Merry Madness shopping mania and the tree lighting ceremony in Monument Square.

Portland Santa Fest - All aboard for family-friendly fun on the old-fahioned steam train plus lots of holiday treats at the museum including a visit from Santa.

Christmas at Victoria Mansion - The historic mansion swings wide its doors at Christmas with a tour, festive food and drink, and holiday music.

Freeport Sparkles! - Join holiday revelers for the annual Sparkle Weekend featuring the Parade of Lights, the famous talking Christmas tree, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and lots of shopping specials.

Christmas Prelude, Kennebunkport Maine - The more than 25 year-old tradition is still going strong with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, historic house tours, crafts fair, chowder supper and lots more with this year's complete schedule, hotel & lodging guide, photo gallery.

Southern Maine Christmas Parade in Wells - What's happening this year including map & parade route, recent winners for best Christmas float, how to's for sponsorship or participation, and a photo gallery of parades past.

Christmas in Bethel - Small town charm on display featuring holiday open houses, wagon rides, living nativity, caroling, and the annual tree tree lighting.

Christmas by the Sea - The Camden area's big holiday party, including horse-drawn wagon rides, the tree lighting ceremony, and Santa's grand entrance by boat.

Christmas Tree Farms in Maine - The complete directory browseable by region including Portland, Augusta and points north and west throughout the state. With contact details, related links and information on seasonal offerings like sleigh rides and free refreshments.

Christmas in the Northeast & New England

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