Christmas on historic Main Street in St. Charles Missouri is always a wonderful way to spend some time. The shops are all decorated for the holidays, and it is very festive looking. On this post I will tell you about the festival that is the highlight of the holiday on Main Street and give you a photographic tour of the area with photos I took on a beautiful December morning.
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| Main Street Decked out for the Holidays. |
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| Storefront with Merchandise Displayed on Sidewalk |
The photo above shows one of the creative ways the storeowner uses his merchandise to add to the festive decorations.
Windows and Doorways
The decorating of store windows and entrances adds to the festival atmosphere.
Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions is an annual festival held each year from Thanksgiving until Christmas. It is a very exciting time for young and old alike. Each Friday evening through Sunday evening you will find a host of storybook characters walking around Main Street. Characters like the Sugar Plum Fairy, Jack Frost and Santa's from many lands are all handing out trading cards. My granddaughters loved to try to collect all the cards when they were younger and came to visit.
At noon on Saturdays and Sundays all of the characters follow Santa and Mrs. Claus on a parade down Main Street, while children both young and old line the streets to watch. When not in the parade Santa can be found in the railroad station where you can get your photo taken with Santa.
Other traditions include carolers walking the streets and singing carols and vendors selling things like roasted chestnuts and hot Wassil.
Children can send a letter to Santa and drop it in the special mailbox.
Decorations Galore
Wreaths are found everywhere on buildings, windows and doorways.
This big tree and the red sleigh in front of it is a favorite place to stop and have take a photo of your group.
I hoped you enjoyed seeing one of the ways we celebrate the holidays in my area.
A few years ago, I wrote about Main Street St Charles with an emphasis on the history of the area. You can find it at this link. Photographing Christmas in Historic St. Charles.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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