from How to Have A Romantic Holiday


You’ll feel like children again at a holiday festival. Whether you choose to attend a major holiday event like the lighting of the tree at New York’s Rockefeller Center or a German Christmas market or you just choose a local festival close to home, these events will bring back the fun of the season to you and yours.

Planning a getaway to a holiday festival doesn’t have to be a major vacation-style event. Check out your local newspaper or call your city’s Chamber of Commerce or Convention and Visitors Bureau for a list of dates. Look for:

candlelight services

live nativity scenes

Christmas markets

lighting trails

You’ll also find that many theme parks host special holiday festivities. Even theme parks that are closed during the winter months often open for holiday lights and special shows. These are great for couples—you can make a date of walking through the park and admiring the lights without worrying about driving from location to location. (Plus the chilly air makes the perfect excuse for snuggling!)

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