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Ontario's 'St. Jacobs Sparkles' Is A Real Life Christmas Village Happening This Year

This will definitely lift your holiday spirits! 🎄
Ontario's 'St. Jacobs Sparkles' Is A Real Life Christmas Village Happening This Year
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Winter is lingering just around the corner and soon Ontario will be covered in blankets of fresh, sparkling snow.

One small town will have a little extra sparkle, though. St. Jacobs Sparkles will begin on November 12, 2020, with more twinkling lights than ever before.

Located in the charming village of St. Jacobs, this annual event will completely transform the town into Santa’s workshop.

In previous years, giant light-up reindeer and live Christmas carolers were just some of the special features.

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Visitors will be able to wander through dazzling decorations, visit Santa and his elves, support local shops, and even win prizes.

The event will see a few changes this year to ensure a social-distanced environment.

Some shops will have extended hours and the event itself will last six weeks to give everyone a chance to visit.

Masks will be required while inside the stores as well.

So if you’re looking for places to get your holly jolly on this Christmas, then St. Jacobs Sparkles is definitely worth checking out.

St. Jacobs Sparkles

Price: Free

When: November 12 to December 24, 2020

Address: St. Jacobs, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can wander through an enchanting Christmas village and score unique local gifts for your favourite people.

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    Amber Van Wort was a writer at Narcity Canada. She studied journalism at Durham College in Oshawa and holds a special place in her heart for the Toronto Maple Leafs. She continues to be published in the Chicago Tribune, Best Reviews, and previously, The Belleville Intelligencer, totaling up to 9+ years of experience.

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