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As you venture from shop to shop-perhaps taking in craft boutiques like Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine, or Waterlily Handmade Gifts-the windows are as enticing as the wares, with some 40 shops and restaurants competing for a "best holiday display" award. Your loved ones worked hard to earn their "nice" list status this year, so don't entrust their perfect presents to warehouse elves and delivery-truck drivers. From big cities to small towns, New England's merriest shopping destinations celebrate one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques; park-once, find-everything convenience; and sparkling seasonal events that make gift-hunting a joy. [Extracted from the article]

A first person narrative is presented that explores the author's experience of Christmas celebration in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The author presents personal narratives of his experiences of celebrating Christmas in Vermont towns of Manchester and Woodstock, which including dinner at Hildene, home of presidential son Robert Todd Lincoln; Lighted Tractor Parade in Manchester; and Winter Wassail Weekend in Woodstock.