This season means twinkling lights, remembering what we’re grateful for and hopefully, a little snow. Each yeah in Maine small towns around the state come alive to help celebrate Christmas. Each town has their own special traditions that we look forward to, but the things that happen in Waterville beginning just after Thanksgiving enchant us in a unique way.
During any other time of year, Waterville is a normal town. The type you might see anywhere.
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But, just after Thanksgiving, Waterville takes on a whole new personality.
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The enchantment begins with the Parade of Lights, which brings the merriment through the downtown area.
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Families look forward to this, the kick-off of the holiday season, all year.
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But, specifically, the anticipation is for the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
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In this town, they stick around for a few weeks, delighting children and adults with their presence in their adopted town for the season.
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This time of year, the town of Waterville becomes “Kringleville!”
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The downtown area businesses get dressed up in holiday finery to celebrate each year.
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And Santa sets up shop to meet with local families.
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And, to help make him feel at home while he’s away from the North Pole, Santa’s temporary home at Castonguay Square is made cozy and twinkly as can be.
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Santa meets children every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, giving each one a free storybook courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Literacy is an important mission of the local business community and this is just one way to help improve the lives of the young people in Waterville…err, Kringleville!
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Santa visits with children each weekend in from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Castonguay Square. On December 20th, he’ll also be seeing folks from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to learn more about Kringleville or check them out on Facebook.
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For more sparkly, seasonal fun check out these 10 towns in Maine that come alive leading up to the Christmas holiday.
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