Guide To The Holidays - New Hampshire Magazine

Merry Mantels

Matthew Mead,

Design expert Matthew Mead styled three different mantels for the holidays — from classic to modern, find inspiration for your home here.

Holiday events and onstage performances

This Isn't Your Average Christmas Show

“Judy’s Scary Little Christmas” is a hilarious spoof of holiday TV specials from the past, featuring characters like Bing Crosby and Ethel Merman who join Judy Garland to ring in the holidays.

NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour

On weekends from November 23 to December 22, taste four wines or spirits at each stop along this festive self-guided tour of 12 local wineries.

Symphony NH Holiday House Tour

This annual tour and fundraiser, happening December 7-8, 2019, will inspire you to decorate your own home.

Christmas Lights Displays

If you're the type to pack the family into the car for a lights tour around the neighborhood, then you might be interested in these dazzling displays. Here are dates for the 2019-2020 season.

Finding the Spirit of Christmas on Stage

A list of live performances for the 2019 season from around the state for holiday favorites "The Nutcracker," "A Christmas Carol" and more.

Food & Drink

Sweeten the Season With the Cookie and Candy Tour

Visitors can tour 11 Mount Washington Valley inns decked out in their holiday finery, offering cookies, candies and a collection of recipes. Here's what's happening for 2019.

Thanksgiving Dinners You Don't Have to Cook

Can't or don't want to cook this Thanksgiving? These NH restaurants, hotels, country inns and caterers will take care of the big turkey meal with minimal effort on your part. Here's what's happening for Thanksgiving 2019.

Winter Farmers Markets

Find fresh produce, meats and many other local products throughout the coldest months at one of the many winter farmers markets happening around the state.

Shopping & Gifting Ideas

Local Goldsmith DH Ostrander

Doug Ostrander adds beauty to the ordinary in his jewelry designs. See more of his work at the upcoming 33rd Annual Open Studios event at The Button Factory on December 6-7.

Susan Laughlin,

Local Food & Drink Gift Ideas

Local artisan foods, packed with flavor and a dash of love, are the perfect stocking stuffer or hostess gift. Even better, a gift basket laden with sweets, treats and sauces is sure to put a smile on any pouting face — maybe even add more of a twinkle to Santa’s eye.

Susan Laughlin,