Just one more great event downtown Salem. Salem will again be decorated beautifully for the holiday season. From a downtown holiday tree in the East India Square Fountain to evergreen wreaths, Salem is dressed for the season. To top it all over 35 downtown businesses are decorating their windows especially for the holidays. People are encouraged to come downtown starting Friday, November 27, take a look at the windows and vote at any participating business. All ballots will be entered into a holiday stocking contest. The winner of the ballot contest chosen December 11 will receive a holiday stocking filled with gifts and gift certificates. Come downtown and vote!
Download a guide to downtown holiday shopping here!
Examples of holiday windows from the holiday window contest 2008…
Participating Businesses Include:
1. Witch City Thrift & Consignment Shop (301 Essex St.)
2. Bella Hair Studio (272 Essex St.)
3. Harrison’s Comics (252 Essex St.)
4. Laura Lanes Skin Care (242 Essex St.)
5. Sacred Gear (118 Washington St.)
6. Red Lion Smoke Shop (94 Washington St.)
7. Crunchy Granola Baby (72 Washington St.)
8. Penelope’s Pet Boutique(99 Washington St.)
9. Urban Elements (230 Essex Street)
10. Coon’s (226 Essex St.)
11. Café Graziani (133 Washington St.)
12. Treasures Over Time (139 Washington St.)
13. Roost (40 Front Street)
14. Maria’s Sweet Somethings (26 Front St.)
15. J. Mode (17 Front St.)
16. Beadworks (10 Front St.)
17. Marketplace Quilts (6 Front St.)
18. Rouge Cosmetics (322 Derby St.)
19. Chulamama (320 Derby St.)
20. Angelica of Angels (7 Central St.)
21. Trolley Depot (191 Essex St.)
22. Pamplemousse 185 Essex St.
23. Signatures (181 Essex St.)
24. Rose Medallion (Museum Place Mall)
25. Witch Tee’s (Museum Place Mall)
26. Peabody Essex Museum Shop (East India Square)
27. Angels Landing (131a Essex St.)
28. Remember Salem (127 Essex St.)
29. Fool’s Mansion (127 Essex St.)
30. The Picklepot (75 Wharf St.)
31. Awakening Guild (66 Wharf St.)
32. Quint Essentials (96 Wharf St.)
33. Living With Pets (73 Wharf St.)
34. Black Paw (104 Wharf St.)
35. Cat N The Fiddle Uniques (61 Wharf St.)
36. Crafter’s Market (82 Wharf St.)
37. Salemdipity (86 Wharf St.)
Yes, this Friday Santa will finally be arriving in Salem atop the Hawthorne Hotel around 5:30 p.m. All festivities which were planned for the event last Friday will occur this Friday, December 4. Santa and Mayor Driscoll will light the downtown tree at about 6:15 p.m. After the lighting Santa will be available in the Museum Place Mall for photos with children. Come enjoy the holiday music and festivities. The Salem High School Alumni will be providing hot chocolate on the common and the Gathering will provide caroling at both locations. It promises to be a fun evening for all.
We have just received a dispatch from the North Pole confirming Santa’s Arrival in Salem Friday, November 27. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with music on The Common where we will be on the lookout for Santa’s arrival. Following tradition, Santa will descend from the Hawthorne Hotel (around 6:00 p.m.) and, with the help of his elves, distribute candy to the children.