Nashville is suppose to sum up the quintessential old-time Christmas

Williamsburg, Va is my favorite! They have Colonial Williamsburg all "dressed up" for the holidays. Grand Illumination is the first weekend of Dec and they have fireworks, fife and drum, etc. It's worth every minute!

I'd consider trying to visit Savannah during their Xmas home and garden tour. Last year it was the second weekend in December, not sure about this year. NYC is also very special at Xmas.

Cedarburg, Wisconsin
http://www.cedarburg.org/EventsByDate.asp

The entire main street of Cedarburg is on the Historical Register.

"Christmas in the Country" is a festival the first weekend in December. Many of the local artists only sell at this one show. There are many activities in Cedarburg on this weekend.

Also, on Friday nights before Christmas they have Festive Friday Evenings. Plus activies throughout the month of December.

You can look at all the festivities scheduled for the month of December at the website I posted.

They have a wonderful hotel The Washington House Inn.

Cedarburg is beautiful and very Christmasy - think you would like it. It was featured in Country Living magazine a few years ago. It is, however, in Wisconsin and about 20 miles north of Milwaukee.

For Christmas time you can't beat New York City. And just 2 hours up is Woodstock, N.Y. To combine the two is a great holiday trip.

Hi JulieCav

Check out Nashville IN. Very Christmassy - carolers wandering, great places to eat, if it snows you'll really love it. If you are shopppers you can't go wrong! Wonderful B & Bs available too - try the Cornerstone.

The women in my family (multi-generational) have done a December weekend trip every year - most frequently to Nashville...but then we only live 3 hrs from it.

good luck & have fun

I agree with the folks who mentioned Williamsburg, VA. The historic area is beautiful in December. The Williamsburg Inn and the Williamsburg Lodge are a short walk to the historic area. Consider booking a room in one of the Colonial Houses which are also located in the historic area. We have stayed in each of the 3 accomodations that I listed and were happy with each one. There are less expensive hotels in the area that are within driving distance to the historic area but staying in one of the places that I mentioned adds a special touch to the visit. Be sure to go on the Christmas Decoration walking tour. We love to eat in the Colonial Taverns. You did not mention how old your Mom is, but it's a beautiful place to visit if she is up to some walking. The historic area is flat and easy to get around but does require walking.

Bethlehem,PA. is beautiful see you there.

Big Bear, CA