Christmas Activities and Events in the North Georgia Mountains

If you live here in the North Georgia Mountains, you can take advantage of a diversity of Christmas events and activities this upcoming holiday season.

Lumpkin County---"Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration in Dahlonega"---Beginning the first week in December, the town of Dahlonega will hold its annual "Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration" in the Historic Town Square. The entire downtown square will be aglow with colorful holiday lights, decorations, and a huge Christmas tree in the middle of the square. This event is not only one of the best in the North Georgia Mountains, but was also selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events for December in 2004.

Murray County--- If you enjoy touring old homes, you'll want to check out the Cherokee Indian Tour. Come for a "Christmas by Candlelight" as you tour one the finest restored homes of a Cherokee Indian family of the 1800s. This 19^th-century home is adorned in a Moravian fashion, complete with Christmas garland, as well as 19^th century Christmas ornaments and more than 300 candles. Cost is $2.50 - $4.00. For more information, call 706-695-2598.