“Despite the pandemic, we look forward to Christmas in Massachusetts this year more than ever, since it is the time of year to cherish the joys that give us hope and comfort,” Keiko Matsudo Orrall, executive director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, said in an email. “Family gatherings may be smaller than past years, but we still find magic in the holiday lights, tree decorations, buying gifts, and giving thanks for what we have.” Advertisement
The following 10 New England cities and towns have a lot of Christmas spirit, New England travel experts said. All COVID-19 travel restrictions must be followed when crossing state lines, and be sure to heed guidance from local officials as well.
Museum of Old Newbury to auction off tree topper
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The Museum of Old Newbury joins other community nonprofits in partnering with the Custom House Maritime Museum in the celebration of a holiday Maritime Tree mounted behind the historic 1835 Custom House.
The Museum of Old Newbury s fabrication of a hand cut and crafted, gilded steel replica of a “Triton with Horn” will be featured high atop the tree and will be auctioned to benefit the High Street museum. The Triton, also known affectionately as the Merman is based on a 19th-century artifact in the museum s collection and was crafted by co-president, David Mack.