The holidays are a magical time of year when beautiful decorations grace the main streets of towns and carolers fill the wintery air with music. If you find yourself longing for a simpler time, when the holidays were less about glitz and consumerism and more about community, you need to visit the town of Jacksonville, Oregon at Christmas. Each year, this Oregon town celebrates a Jacksonville Victorian Christmas and it's magical in every way. Take a look:

Jacksonville is a small town just west of Medford. With a population of approximately 3,000 people, it's the kind of place where neighbors look out for each other and guests are always welcome.

As the holiday season approaches, the town starts dressing up with boughs of evergreen, wreaths, and bright, red bows. Jacksonville celebrates its rich history with a Victorian Christmas every year.

During the annual Jacksonville Victorian Christmas Festival, you'll see pretty twinkle lights adorning local businesses and the festive feeling is present all over town.

The season kicks off with community caroling and tree lighting. Many of the carolers are dressed in period costumes, befitting for the town's Victorian Christmas theme.

Although, there's nothing like an old-fashioned Christmas to make your holidays merry and bright! You'll find carolers downtown all season long.

One highlight of Christmas in Jacksonville, Oregon is the Victorian Christmas parade. This highly-anticipated event is when Father Christmas comes to town, delighting children and adults alike. However, this isn't the only time you will see Father Christmas in this Victorian village in Oregon. Throughout the holiday season, Father Christmas remains in Jacksonville and you'll certainly want to visit.

Just make sure to bring your camera along! You're welcome to take photos of your kiddos as they tell Father Christmas whether they've been naughty or nice this year. There is no professional photographer so capturing photos with Father Christmas is free of charge.

And that is just the beginning of the many activities found during Christmas in Jacksonville, Oregon. Enjoy narrated historical trolley tours, participate in the local toy drive, or even experience a Beekman House Victorian Christmas tour. There's no doubt that every activity is packed with holiday magic in this Oregon Christmas town.

This holiday season, you'll definitely want to plan a trip to Jacksonville for a Victorian Christmas experience you won't forget. It will put a smile on even Scrooge himself.

Have you ever enjoyed a Jacksonville Victorian Christmas? What are some of your favorite things to do in Jacksonville, Oregon? Be sure to share this article with someone you can't wait to spend the holidays with this year. And if you want more information on this annual event, stop by Jacksonville, Oregon's official website.

If you're looking for another enchanted Christmas trip, visit one of the many incredible Christmas towns around Oregon. And if you are wondering what to give that special someone in your life, make sure to check out our holiday gift guide. It's full of gift-giving inspiration!