Some towns go all out for the holidays with tons of decorations, a huge tree & lighting ceremony, house tours, concerts, plays, caroling and so forth.   Not so much in Wellfleet.  A lot of the shops and restaurants are closed.  Decorations are understated: two large, living trees in front of town hall are lit with strings of white lights (LED of course) and the doorway of town hall is similarly surrounded.  Green wreaths are attached to a few lamp posts on Main Street.  Preservation Hall had a holiday sale one weekend and there’s an event for local kids with Santa followed by a free matinee movie at the cinema.  That’s about it.  Drive through the center of town after dark and there are a hand full of cars in front of The Lighthouse but the scene is utterly subdued and peaceful.

Not being a Christmas person myself, I like it this way.  On the other hand, it would also be nice if there was something to attract guests here during this time.  The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are often the quietest of the winter.  I’ve been thinking of making my own event next year but it would have to  be something unique.  Perhaps even a NON-Christmas event; something to get away from all the holiday stuff.  What do you all think about this?  Any ideas for what would be a fun way to get away and forget about Christmas for a night or two?  Post any and all ideas in the comments and if I use your idea in an event next year you’ll get your choice of one night free on the event weekend or $50 off your next stay at the inn.

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1. More Musings
2. Thanksgiving
3. October Rituals