Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been renowned for being Christmas City, USA, since the 1930s. But its Christmasy collective and ambiance go back even further, beginning with its earliest establishment by European settlers. From its official christening as “Bethlehem” to fulfilling a national first milestone in public tree decorating, Bethlehem boasts many unique distinctions. That isn’t even … Continue reading Holiday History of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Bluefield, West Virginia’s Annual Christmas City Transformation
It’s almost that time of year again when the city of Bluefield, West Virginia, is transformed by the spirit of the season into the state’s own official Christmas City of such great acclaim. With Hometown Christmas Week about to begin its fourth season and other longstanding community-wide celebrations slated to get underway in the coming … Continue reading Bluefield, West Virginia’s Annual Christmas City Transformation