If you were born, raised, or have lived in Baltimore for a while, then you likely know about some of these holiday traditions. Check out this fun list and see how many you do! There’s no Christmas like a Baltimore Christmas, that’s for sure.
- Sauerkraut at Thanksgiving
Flickr / dustingrzesik First of all, you can’t kick off the holiday season without chowing down on traditional sauerkraut at Thanksgiving. This has been an area staple throughout the decades, and many Baltimore families still have this dish on their table each and every Turkey Day.
- Hampden’s Miracle on 34th Street
Flickr / sneakerdog This quirky display includes hub cap Christmas trees, Natty Boh angels, and more. There is truly no other place quite like it.
- Krampuslauf
Flickr / opacity If you ever happen to spot an army of Krampus’s caroling around Baltimore, don’t be frightened. It’s simply the kooky tradition known as Krampuslauf and it’s a lot of fun not only to watch, but to participate in as well.
- Washington Monument Lighting
Flickr / Elvert Barnes Most people associate fireworks with the Fourth of July, but they’re an annual must at the lighting of Baltimore’s Washington Monument. Make sure to attend this festive event at least once.
- Baltimore’s Christmas Village
baltimore-christmas.com Each holiday season along the harbor at West Shore Park, you’ll find this unique German Christmas village. Traditional German food is available for purchase, and you can witness dancing and buy handmade items. It’s a fun way to spend a weekend morning.
- Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade
Flickr / A.Currell Floats, decorated cars, and more festive things can be seen at this annual parade. It’s usually at the beginning of December, kicking off the holiday season with spirit galore.
- Seafood
Flickr / amelia Head to most states for Christmas dinner, and you’ll find ham, stuffing, etc. In Baltimore, many folks are sure to include at least one, if not several seafood dishes. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Be sure to also check out Baltimore’s Christmas lights road trip before it’s too late! Happy holidays 🙂
Flickr / dustingrzesik
First of all, you can’t kick off the holiday season without chowing down on traditional sauerkraut at Thanksgiving. This has been an area staple throughout the decades, and many Baltimore families still have this dish on their table each and every Turkey Day.
Flickr / sneakerdog
This quirky display includes hub cap Christmas trees, Natty Boh angels, and more. There is truly no other place quite like it.
Flickr / opacity
If you ever happen to spot an army of Krampus’s caroling around Baltimore, don’t be frightened. It’s simply the kooky tradition known as Krampuslauf and it’s a lot of fun not only to watch, but to participate in as well.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
Most people associate fireworks with the Fourth of July, but they’re an annual must at the lighting of Baltimore’s Washington Monument. Make sure to attend this festive event at least once.
baltimore-christmas.com
Each holiday season along the harbor at West Shore Park, you’ll find this unique German Christmas village. Traditional German food is available for purchase, and you can witness dancing and buy handmade items. It’s a fun way to spend a weekend morning.
Flickr / A.Currell
Floats, decorated cars, and more festive things can be seen at this annual parade. It’s usually at the beginning of December, kicking off the holiday season with spirit galore.
Flickr / amelia
Head to most states for Christmas dinner, and you’ll find ham, stuffing, etc. In Baltimore, many folks are sure to include at least one, if not several seafood dishes. It doesn’t get any better than that!
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