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Winter Delights in Marshall County
The town of Bremen will host its 41st Bremen Holy Walk this year on Dec. 3 and 4, featuring a live nativity.
By Janine Pumilia
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id you ever notice that most holiday made-for-TV movies are set in small-town America? There’s a reason small-town living is exalted on film: It conveys charm, peace and a sense of community tradition that makes us feel good. And, each town has a unique identity that will never be confused with the ubiquitous strip malls of suburban living. Marshall County, Ind., is a real-life stretch of scenic small towns strung together by winding roads just 90 miles west of Fort Wayne. As autumn winds down and holidays gear up, there are many reasons to make a weekend or daytrip to this idyllic region. “The holidays are a special time of year, where friends and family gather to spend quality time together,” says Cori Humes, executive director of Visit Marshall County in Plymouth, Ind. “Marshall County is a special destination in the winter season. We’re known for our quaint hospitality and local boutiques unique to our Main Street communities.” A cozy weekend respite in a small town may be just the 16
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thing to bring the meaning of the season back into focus. All Marshall County communities host annual tree lighting events to celebrate the start of the season. Cookies, hot cocoa, prizes and music are part of the fun and the City of Plymouth hosts a Christmas light show synchronized to holiday music through the month of December. Here are some other special events taking place in Marshall County through the end of the year. “On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, small businesses across the country celebrate Small Business Saturday, Marshall County included,” says Humes. “Special shopping offers abound and it’s the perfect way to support locally owned businesses while getting your holiday shopping done.” Wander the quaint Main Street shops at your leisure and find gifts that are unique rather than cookie-cutter. “Downtown Plymouth starts the holiday season with its annual Scavenger Hunt Nov. 26 and 27,” says Humes. “Join the fun and enter for your chance to win up to $250 in Discover Plymouth Downtown Dollars.”
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