Hingham Celebrates Christmas in the Square
An illuminated Christmas Tree outside the Old Ship Parish House.
December 4, 2016
Once a year, around Christmas time, the town of Hingham hosts a festival. This year it was on Friday, December 2nd. Centered in downtown Hingham, Christmas in the Square is a lovely event for all ages. The town square is covered in Christmas lights and garlands. As always, they had Santa come for pictures with the young ones, and had the Festival of Trees for anyone who is interested in buying some amazing trees.
Bountiful with holiday cheer, many of the shops in the square stay open until late into the night. The street is filled with vendors and food trucks. Delightful scents of food wafted in the air and through the streets, while a few shops gave out free treats and warm drinks.
Of the many attraction was the aforementioned Santa, as well as a photo booth for holiday shots with friends and family, an ice snowman sculpture, and some spectacular musical performers. In the Community Center, the Christmas tree auction was held, and a small obstacle course was set up for the kids. In the streets were a cannoli truck, a sausage vendor, some light up toy vendors, and a group of high school students selling large candy canes.
A new exhibit was a pair of the plywood stand-up boards that one would put their head in to take a picture. One was a snowman with a Hingham-themed scarf and the other was a gingerbread man. Both brought a festive spirit. The whole square was in joyous spirits.
The next morning the town held carriage rides while a radio station played music and gave out prizes. Carolers filled the square while shoppers enjoyed the festivities. Marina O’Callaghan, freshman, commented, “It was very entertaining and fun to walk around with friends in the Square.”
Christmas in the Square, as always, was very fun and enjoyable despite the cold weather. Freshman Catherine Ward’s only criticism was “I wish there were more things for teenagers to do.” Although geared towards the very young or the older generations, the lively Christmas festivities still entertained and satisfied those who attended.
