Five Things That Say Christmas in Andover

Andover embodies the yuletide season just as much as the next and there is evidence of Christmas all around town. From the town buildings to downtown to various spots around town, Christmas is everywhere.

Here are five things that say Christmas in Andover.

1. Tree at TD Bank - Each year the town has been lighting a Christmas Tree at TD Bank with much fanfare during the Holiday Happenings festival.

2. Nativity Scenes - Churches around Andover set up full scale nativity scenes during the Christmas season. Lit up, they go well with other Christmas decorations at night.

3. Holiday Happenings - This annual holiday festival features live music, holiday crafts and a visit from Old St. Nick. Check out photos from this year's festival.

4. Decorations at Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall Library is always decorated nicely for Christmas and spreads the holiday cheer through events and ambiance at the town building.

5. Christmas Trees at the Historical Society - Town departments and organizations decorate Christmas trees each year to a historical theme and put them on display with others at the Andover Historical Society. This year the historical theme was commonplace items.