CHRISTMAS RANK: Christmas celebrations are important in Bradford, and the city was recently recognized for those efforts, as TravelAwaits.com named Bradford sixth out of “10 Pennsylvania towns that feel like you’re in a Hallmark Christmas movie.”

Cheery lights and holiday treats are common in various towns, but the ones on the list have unique annual festivities that make a trip worth the time and effort.

The article, which can be found at https://www.travelawaits.com/2558273/pennsylvania-hallmark-christmas-movie-towns/, shares the author’s favorite Pennsylvania towns that could qualify to be in a Hallmark movie.

The article finishes up with 10th place, which goes to Bedford, where a Holiday Open House sets the stage for holiday shopping and residents can enjoy a carol-themed scavenger hunt; Ligonier is ninth with Light Up Ligonier, when Santa visits in a horse-drawn sleigh; Wellsboro is eighth with its Christmas on Main Street weekend a notable draw; and Lititz is seventh with Hometown Christmas.

Bradford, of course, is sixth. The author mentions Old-Fashioned Christmas with its horse-drawn carriage rides and carolers, while also giving a nod to the Winter Wine Walk with its adults-only beverage sampling.

Saxton is fifth with its small town atmosphere and Christmas in the Parkway celebration, Canonsburg is fourth with its bright lights and old-fashioned festivities, Strasburg is third with Christmas train rides and Indiana is second, with its recognition as the Christmas Tree Capital of the World and its annual It’s a Wonderful Life Festival.

Claiming first place was Tunkhannock, which hosts Christmas in Our Hometown during the leadup to the holiday. Carolers, a parade, a pet parade and live nativity scene are some of the highlights of their festivities.