Christmas in Savannah

This genteel city of the South is set to celebrate the holidays in style. Savannah’s historic homes are tastefully decorated, holiday themed cruises are sailing down the river, and the Historic Savannah Theater is putting on A Christmas Tradition. It’s the perfect time to visit this Southern City. Humidity and heat are virtually nonexistent. Temperatures are comfortable, seldom dipping below freezing. And the breeze off the Savannah River keeps everyone in a festive move.

Savannah is not decorated with the latest garish Christmas decorations or flashing Christmas lights. Christmas decorations here have a more Colonial theme. Most of the city’s historic homes are decorated with boughs of holly, pine branches, and bright red bows. Just the way the original colonists decorated. You can drive or walk around these squares. Or you can take one of the city’s many trolley tours to see these festive decorations.

A cruise down the Savannah River is popular any time of year. At Christmas time, the Savannah Riverboat offers a holiday twist. The Santa River Cruise takes passengers on a narrated tour with a visit from Santa Claus. The Christmas Gospel Dinner Cruise features some of the area’s best gospel stars singing Songs of the Season as delicious Southern delicacies are served.

Then, there’s the popular Savannah tradition at the Historic Savannah Theater. The theater first opened its doors in 1818. Performers like Tyronne Power and W.C. Fields played here. This holiday, A Christmas Tradition, will play through December 26th. It’s a production that Savannah residents and visitors enjoy year after year - a festive Christmas celebration filled with singing, dancing, comedy, and a little audience participation with the little ones.

To help plan your Savannah getaway, visit the following websites: www.savannahvisit.com/groups/itineraries/celebrate-the-season-tour; www.savannahriverboat.com/;
www.savannahtheatre.com/shows/a_christmas_tradition.html

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