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116 nshoremag.com May/June 2012 116 nshoremag.com May/June 2012 "I would expect it to be very upbeat and have a lot of holiday spirit," says Holly Nahabedian, president of the Andover Business Community Association. The second part of the celebration—a Holiday Shop- ping Stroll—is scheduled for December 4. Downtown merchants will stay open late and offer refreshments and special deals to shoppers. "They will be opening their doors and making people very welcome," Nahabedian says. ● n Celebrate ne 116 Christmas in Salem December 5 to 7. Salem draws on its deep history for its holiday celebrations. On Friday night, a mini food and history tour will be offered by Karen Scalia of Salem Food Tours and David Bowie of Salem Spice. Saturday includes a full historical walking tour; tours of historical local homes will run all three days. christmasinsalem.org Wakefield Holiday Stroll December 6, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Holiday Stroll Hat Parade kicks off the event, followed by activities including horse-drawn carriage rides, raffles refreshments, and the arrival of a special guest (hint: He's from the North Pole). wakefieldepc.com Rockport Gallery Stroll December 13 and 14, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rockport embraces its artistic heritage for this annual event. Maps guide visitors to participating galleries, where art, refreshments, and demonstrations will be on offer. Additional Strolls Holiday Shoppers: Shops brim with Christmas cheer. Photograph courtesy of newburyportchamber.org