The holidays are a magical time of year, when beautiful decorations grace the main streets of towns, and carolers fill the wintery air with music. If you find yourself longing for a simpler time, when the holidays were less about glitz and consumerism and more about community, you need to visit the town of Jacksonville, Oregon. Take a look:
Jacksonville is a small town just west of Medford. With a population of just under 3,000 people, it’s the kind of place where neighbors look out for each other and guests are always welcome.
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As the holiday season approaches, the town starts dressing up with boughs of evergreen, wreaths, and bright, red bows. Jacksonville celebrates its rich history with a Victorian Christmas every year.
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You’ll see pretty twinkle lights adorning local businesses, and the festive feeling is present all over town.
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The season kicks off with community caroling and tree lighting on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. Many of the carolers are dressed in period costume, befitting for the town’s Victorian Christmas theme.
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There’s nothing like an old-fashioned Christmas to make your holidays merry and bright! You’ll find carolers downtown all season long.
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On Saturday, December 7th, you won’t want to miss the Jacksonville Victorian Christmas Parade at 10 a.m..
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You’ll want to visit the Beekman House, then stop by the Dan McGeorge Photo Gallery at 155 North 3rd Street to say hello to Old St. Nick.
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Bring your camera along! You’re welcome to take photos of your kiddos as they tell Father Christmas whether they’ve been naughty or nice this year.
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They might also want to drop the big man a letter.
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Take a ride on the Holly Jolly Trolley for just $1. It makes a short loop around town, and lets you hop on and off to patronize businesses and restaurants.
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Have you visited Jacksonville at Christmastime? Tell our readers about your trip there! If you’re looking for another enchanted Christmas trip, visit this wonderland of lights and activities on the coast.
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This holiday season, you’ll definitely want to plan a trip to Jacksonville for a Victorian Christmas experience you won’t forget.
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