Belmont County is Filled with all the Joys of the Season!
Guest Column
By Jackee Pugh
The holiday season is, without a doubt, the most awaited time of the year. When the air turns cold, the day turns dark, Christmas lights start twinkling, and jingle bells are ringing there is no better place than Belmont County to get you into the holiday spirit! From parades to outdoor festivals, Christmas shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts to sipping hot cocoa, and picking out a freshly cut Christmas trees, we have you covered!
The Christmas tree is a symbolic part of holiday traditions, and no matter how or when you decorate your tree, there’s nothing quite like cutting your own Christmas tree. For many, the pilgrimage to a Christmas tree farm is a cherished, time-honored tradition that symbolizes the kickoff to the holiday season. So, channel your inner Clark Griswold, and head outdoors to get the perfect Christmas Tree.
From a fresh cut Christmas tree to the perfect gifts to put under it, look no further than Belmont County! Find that special gift when you shop local at one of our many specialty stores.
Shopping local this holiday season is easy with unique shops and cozy eateries throughout Belmont County! Whether you are looking for one-of-a kind unique gifts, art, antiques, handmade items, jewelry or clothing, you’ll find the perfect gift for under the tree. You’ll find gifts so unique you may want to keep them for yourself! And, if you can’t find that perfect gift, you can’t go wrong with a gift certificate from one of our hometown restaurants or a bottle of wine from our two local producers.
Finally, don’t fret about getting Santa’s cookies ready. When it comes to baking the best Christmas cookies, not everyone is a master, so let the pros handle it! Belmont County has many local bakeries to help you out.
So, by golly, be jolly! Let’s merry up and have the best Christmas season together, Belmont County! Here’s to extra-decked-out halls, warmer-than-usual hugs, and celebrating the special people who make your season bright.
Be sure to visit http://www.visitbelmontcounty.com to check out all the holiday events happening right here in friendly, beautiful, Belmont County. From my family to yours, wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
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Each month, Jackee Pugh, Executive Director of the Belmont County Tourism Council, provides information about the tourism office, upcoming events, and information about the travel and tourism industry and how it impacts our local economy.
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