12-13-18 The Village of Langley is a special treat during the holidays

The City of Langley seems to get more colorful and vibrant with each holiday season.  This year there are new businesses, and many of the businesses have created lovely holiday decorations. The annual Lighting of Langley happened on Saturday, November 25^th.

For the last few years the town of Langley has promoted a “Deck the Doors” contest where local artists work with the merchants to create special Christmas displays at the entrance to their stores. This year, an impartial panel of judges chose three winners who each received a $1,000 cash prize. Winners were Fair Trade Outfitters, Ott and Murphy tasting room, and The Commons. The outdoor gallery created by this contest provides bright and colorful holiday decorations throughout the town. The real winners are the visitors to Langley.

Nearly every store in the business district participates. The result is a cheerful, lively space where people can wander in and out of the different stores, enjoy shopping or simply appreciate the lights and colors and artistic atmosphere.

A recent visitor during this holiday time commented that the “city feels alive and festive.”

There are those who enjoy the experience of going to a busy, crowded mall to look for bargains for friends and family. But the village of Langley offers something that many people will discover reflects the pleasures of a simpler time, when the winter holidays were more than just a mad dash to buy presents.

The village of Langley provides a quaint, charming experience that appeals to many who want to walk around shops in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.  There are also trees around town that are decorated by local non-profits; prizes will be awarded by the Chamber of Commerce on the 15^th.