One shopkeeper says she senses more enthusiasm and gaiety among shoppers, and a local innkeeper appreciates the way people don’t seem to be rushing through the holidays.
Christmas in Edgartown is from Dec. 8 through 11, and the town will be packed with holiday activities.
Get the reindeer ready and the sleigh saddled up because Christmas in Edgartown begins Thursday, Dec. 8.
Oak Bluffs police are investigating vandalism to the Christmas decorations in Ocean Park, the department announced Saturday.
The trees made of Christmas lights and other decorations in the park, provided by Crossland Landscape, were vandalized sometime overnight Friday, the department said in a Facebook post Saturday morning.
Lieut. Timothy Williamson told the Gazette that three of the trees were knocked down.
“Dear Santa — Andrew Bacheller is four years old and is asking you for three motorcycles. Happy Holidays. His Mom, Vineyard Haven.”
Santa made his list, checked it twice and then prepared to fly to the Vineyard. This year the trusty Gay Head Light helps him find his way.
Forget the controversy over whether to say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. I am going to be shouting Io Saturnalia to all of my friends!
