The City of Helen lit up its Christmas Village as the sun set on Friday, bringing a unique kind of magic to a city that gives visitors an escape from their realities. People from all over the region came out to see the city, which was ranked the #1 Christmas town in America.
The city’s Christmas tree burst with color, with strings of lights and huge ornaments enchanting visitors. (Hadley Cottingham/Now Habersham)From the top of the Georgia Mountain Coaster, you could see all the city’s Christmas lights, coming together to form the Helen Christmas Village. (Hadley Cottingham/Now Habersham)The city park was filled with Christmas lights, from a waving Santa, whimsical trees, a light-up tunnel and a wreath the size of the park’s gazebo. (Hadley Cottingham/Now Habersham)Visitors from all over the region bundled up tight with their families and friends as they listened to music, shopped, and enjoyed a hot coffee or a cold beer. (Hadley Cottingham/Now Habersham)Local businesses got into the holiday spirit, too, decorating courtyards with lights and glowing friends. (Hadley Cottingham/Now Habersham)
