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Nantucket's Decorating for the Holidays

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Picture: That's a great idea for the top of any Christmas tree!
Liz Huberman

A wonderful site in downtown Nantucket during the holidays is the 70+ trees lit up at night for the beloved Annual Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

A handful of judges gathered at The Chamber on Main Street to set out on Nov. 29. Their mission was to pick the most traditionally and most creatively decorated trees, windows, and doors throughout the historical downtown district on Nantucket.

Congratulations to all of the winners:

Window Decorating:

Most Creative: Young's Bike Shop
Most Traditional: Albert G. Brock Insurance

Doorway Decorating:

Most Creative: Nantucket Sports Locker
Most Traditional: Gallery at 4 India

Tree Decorating:

Most Creative (Adult): Flower on Chestnut (We love Michael Molinar!)
Most Traditional (Adult): Wolfhound
Most Creative (Youth): Girl Scout Junior's #995
Most Traditional (Youth): Magic Years

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What was your favorite tree?

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Decorating Downtown Nantucket

From Santa caught on the Jetties (Coast Guard Station Brant Point was there to help) to hardhats hung on Christmas Trees, The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce's annual Decorating Contest has everyone downtown getting into the Christmas spirit.
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Irean Oakley Schreiber, Susan Lapine and Penny Starr prepare to judge Nantucket's decorated downtown.
Liz Huberman
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