Holidays

Fireworks at the beach.

From the festive atmosphere of New Year’s to the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, and the joyous charm of Christmas, the holidays in Fairfield County are a time for our lovely area to shine.

Fairfield County Mom is your family’s ultimate resource for all things holidays in Fairfield County. From festive parades to a wide range of activities, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.

Our guides and blog posts provide everything a mom in Fairfield County needs to celebrate. Discover ideas for Easter baskets, tips for successful trick or treating in the area, practicing gratitude with a thankful turkey and fun April Fools Jokes to pull on kids!

During Christmas, the holiday lights brighten up the garlands adorning Fairfield County. From the dazzling light displays of Fairfield County tree lightings to where to see Santa and where to shop local holiday gift ideas, Fairfield County Mom is every mom’s go-to resource on how to embrace the holidays, providing helpful guides, blog posts, and updates.

If it’s a holiday in Fairfield County, you can expect fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day ideas, Valentine’s Day plans, searching for the perfect spot to watch Fourth of July fireworks, or celebrating New Year’s, Fairfield County Mom has got you covered.

The holidays are stressful.  I know, statement of the obvious.  The hustle, the bustle, the expectations, the gift buying, the cooking, that pesky elf … even if you love any one of these things, at some point it can...

Your Holiday Table 3 Ways

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It's the most stressful wonderful time of the year!  A whole season chock full of parties, entertaining opportunities, and endless sweets that begins and ends in a whirlwind.  But does the thought of holiday entertaining make you want to...
Now that the holidays are upon us there will be lots of festive cheer, frenzied holiday shopping, parties to attend along with opportunities for indulgence offered around the table as we mix it up with family and friends. Sound...

Elf Season

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He's back! Our elf Marshmallow has returned from the North Pole bringing with him his traditional small tokens of good cheer to get our family in the holiday spirit. I know that these little elves are the ones...

My Christmas Bucket List

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Our December is full of family get-togethers, my daughter's 2nd birthday, and holiday plans; but, I'm still hoping to make time for some holiday fun, including both old and new traditions, for my family of three. Here's what's on my Christmas Bucket List...

2014 Year End Review

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It's hard to believe the calendar has flipped to December already, and Halloween and Thanksgiving are memories, with Christmas knocking at the door. As I decorated my house this week, I began to think about all of the wonderful...

What is Christmas?

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I am a holiday purist. I firmly believe no holiday should be celebrated until the major holiday before it is over, which is why Christmas has become my yearly headache. Christmas does not start in September! It shouldn't share...
*Note, this post, originally from 2014, has been updated to reflect 2015 races. Thinking some physical activity would be a great way to kickoff Thanksgiving morning? Thanksgiving Turkey Trots are a great tradition and these family friendly 5K Run/Walk events are...
It's that time of year again.  The polar vortices are threatening to descend upon on; all of the holiday music that has been playing and the Christmas decorations that have been out since August finally seem relevant; and people...
As the holiday season approaches, lots of moms ask about what kinds of gifts to get teachers.  Having been a teacher for many years before I was a mom, I figured that I would address this very common question...

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Explore Fairfield County :: New Canaan

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