• From Christmas markets to light displays, small towns across the US get into the holiday spirit. • Helen, Georgia, is a recreation of a Bavarian alpine village that goes all-out for Christmas. • Santa Claus arrives by boat during Nantucket, Massachusetts' annual Christmas Stroll.

From dazzling festivals of light to towering Christmas trees, there are plenty of ways for small towns across the US to celebrate the holidays.

Whether you're celebrating the season in a quaint New England town or hitting the slopes in Jackson Hole, there's no wrong way to get in the holiday spirit.

For local small businesses, hotels, and restaurants, the holiday season offers more than just festive cheer — it's also an opportunity to generate income from tourism. Day-trippers and overnight tourists boost

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