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Northshore December 2019

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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 40 DECEMBER 2019 FAC E S + P L AC E S Early in December the mansion on Castle Hill at the Crane Estate is decorated for Christmas, kicking off a series of holiday events at the historic home. From December 6 to 8 this year, the estate is presenting An Old- Fashioned Christmas, three days of holiday events in and around the house. Local florists and garden clubs will adorn the house in lush greenery and flowers, and guests can sip cider (or cocktails, depending on the hour), watch dance performances, partake in a treasure hunt, and visit with Santa Claus. "If you're looking for an event that will immediately put you in the holiday spirit, this is really a good place to come," says Trina Schell, public events and community outreach manager. "Plus, you can get some great decorating ideas as well." of town, the season kicks off with a family party celebrating the Scandinavian tradition of the Nisse, a mischievous Christmas elf. The line-up for the rest of the month includes a gingerbread story time, a lantern-lit winter solstice stroll, and a scavenger hunt–style walk to seek out wooden reindeer hidden around the property. And even in the chillier weather, Ipswich's natural beauty is not to be overlooked. If you want to step back from the sometimes chaotic fun of the season, visit Greenwood Farm to surround yourself with the isolated beauty of the marshes, or pause for a moment on the Riverwalk to contemplate the reflections of bare trees and wintry skies in the Ipswich River. Or you can always head out to the end of Argilla Road for a walk on the beach. On the other side of town, Marini Farm transforms itself from a farmstand into a holiday wonderland. The festivities kick off on December 6 with the unveiling of the Tree Ju- bilee, a fundraising raffle featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreaths donated by area families, businesses, and organizations. The fun continues through the month with (very popular) wreath-making classes, gingerbread decorating workshops, and hot chocolate buf- fets. During good weather, you might luck into a hayride or some s'mores next to the outdoor firepit. "It is one of my favorite times of the season," says owner Michael Marini. "We have time to talk to people and everybody is just so happy that time of the year—it's such a great family feeling." At Appleton Farms, on the southern edge PHOTOGRAPH BY TEDDY DOGGETT The Crane Estate is a winter wonderland come December.

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