The holidays are a time for celebration. From decking the halls to stuffing ourselves with sweets, this is the time of year to do things a little more magically. There are tons of Christmas traditions around the world, but we think those in Maine are some of the best. Do you recognize any of these? What are your favorites and what did we miss?
- Eating seafood chowder on Christmas Eve.
andso / Flickr This classic New England dish is a great way to usher in the holiday. It somehow tastes even better when there’s snow on the ground!
- Turning lobster pots into trees.
dennisredfield / Flickr In a state where you can find these suckers everywhere, why not make them into something even more useful? You’ll see these trees all over the state, one of the most notable being in Cape Porpoise.
- And while many are rustic — some are simply incredible.
Susan Bell / Flickr This is Maine!
- Hanging incredible lights throughout towns.
coreytempleton / Flickr Portland might have our favorite Christmas light display in all of the state. Lights hang from trees that are completely lit up from the ground to the branches. It’s beautiful!
- We deck the halls in a very different way…
drocpsu / Flickr Lighthouses across the state are lit up to celebrate the season. Nubble in York is one of the most notable.
- Turning entire gardens into wonderlands.
pavdw / Flickr Head to Boothbay for the most incredible light display in all the state. 650,000 energy efficient LED lights adorn the entire place, turning it into a winter destination. Learn more about it here.
- Trees are lit up across the state.
coreytempleton / Flickr From larger cities to tiny towns, the tree lightings that begin around Thanksgiving and last a few weeks are the true sign that the holidays are here.
- Felting and giving felted gifts.
doily / Flickr It’s not uncommon to see someone felting while they’re relaxing in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This is one of the best New England crafts.
Soak up more of the season at this annual event in Freeport. It’s full of lights, hot cocoa, and love.
andso / Flickr
This classic New England dish is a great way to usher in the holiday. It somehow tastes even better when there’s snow on the ground!
dennisredfield / Flickr
In a state where you can find these suckers everywhere, why not make them into something even more useful? You’ll see these trees all over the state, one of the most notable being in Cape Porpoise.
Susan Bell / Flickr
This is Maine!
coreytempleton / Flickr
Portland might have our favorite Christmas light display in all of the state. Lights hang from trees that are completely lit up from the ground to the branches. It’s beautiful!
drocpsu / Flickr
Lighthouses across the state are lit up to celebrate the season. Nubble in York is one of the most notable.
pavdw / Flickr
Head to Boothbay for the most incredible light display in all the state. 650,000 energy efficient LED lights adorn the entire place, turning it into a winter destination. Learn more about it here.
From larger cities to tiny towns, the tree lightings that begin around Thanksgiving and last a few weeks are the true sign that the holidays are here.
doily / Flickr
It’s not uncommon to see someone felting while they’re relaxing in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This is one of the best New England crafts.
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