A Small-Town Glow — Holiday Traditions in Moultonborough

Where the Holidays Feel Like Home

There’s something special about the holidays in Moultonborough — the way the streetlights glow a little warmer, and the small businesses along Route 25 string up their lights like they’re lighting the stars themselves.

Unlike larger resort towns, Moultonborough’s charm lies in its community traditions — the library’s holiday story hours, church bazaars full of handmade gifts, and neighbors helping neighbors shovel driveways after a fresh snowfall.

Many locals say their favorite part of the season isn’t shopping or travel — it’s the simple act of gathering together. Whether that’s the annual tree lighting, a winter concert at the school, or a spontaneous hot-cocoa meetup at a local café, it’s a reminder that small-town life still means connection.

So this December, take a stroll through the village after dusk — you’ll find that the brightest lights in Moultonborough aren’t on the lake… they’re the ones shared among its people.