After the tinsel and lights have been put back into storage, Christmas trees on the Island are getting a second calling.

Evergreens adorned with twinkling lights, fragrant pine wreaths and festive shop window displays on Edgartown’s Main street are a sure sign of only one thing: Christmas in Edgartown has arrived. 

Wampum jewelry, children’s art, pottery, headwear, and handicrafts filled Aquinnah town hall this weekend for the 4th Annual Aquinnah Artisans Holiday Fair.

The tree in Healey Square will be lit at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26 with the holiday lights going on in Ocean Park simultaneously. Santa will make an appearance at the tree lighting, arriving by fire truck.

There will be no music show to accompany the Christmas lights in Ocean Park this year.

Dec. 28 is the deadline to enter a holiday recipe in Cape Air's contest to win round-trip tickets for two.

A unique holiday seasons offers virtual and in-person services.

The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury offers remote Advent services Sundays and Wednesdays on Zoom.

The Red Stocking Fund is taking applications from Island families online through Nov. 30.

The West Tisbury Congregational Church hosts its annual Christmas pageant held at the Agricultural Hall, beginning at 5 p.m.