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170 | DECEMBER 2015 nshoremag.com in-depth PLACES the statue of its namesake, does not hibernate after October 31. There is much to do in this gorgeous early- 20th-century caravansary as the holi- day season and new year approach. The overall ambiance of the Hawthorne is snug and inviting. When patrons walk through the double glass doors under the light green awnings, they are immediately swept into a foyer that is stately and polished without being ostentatious. It is the home many a patron dreams of inheriting from that unknown rich uncle. It is no surprise that this early 20th-century hotel has earned this year's prestigious Historic Hotels of America Award of Excellence as well as the 2015 U.S. Best City Center Historic Hotel accolade. Salem streets come alive with the annual aerial arrival of Saint Nick. Saint Nicholas officially arrives at the Hawthorne in early December, usually on the first Thursday. This tradition is as old as the hotel, which was built in 1925. With the help of the Salem Fire Department, Santa appears on the top of the hotel echo- ing his "Ho! Ho! Ho!" to the crowd of jubilant spectators below. On the liturgical calendar, Novem- Photograph courtesy of Hawthorne Hotel Watch for information about Santa's December arrival on the Hawthorne Hotel blog: hawthornehotelblog.com.