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Nantucket Noel at White Elephant Hotel
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NANTUCKET NOEL AT WHITE ELEPHANT HOTEL

Thirty miles out to sea, Nantucket Island goes into full holiday mode. Balsam trees line the cobblestoned Main Street, the storefronts are in a friendly decorating rivalry, and Santa arrives by Coast Guard cutter, because a sleigh is far too ordinary. Starting with Thanksgiving, the fun builds to the imfamous Stroll Weekend of December 4-6, with the Tree Lighting, the Stroll Marketplace, and the Festival of Trees at the Whaling Museum along the way.

Be our guest at White Elephant for Nantucket Noel, where we are hosting Thanksgiving and Stroll with traditional annual events and a couple of holiday surprises along the way. It's the eight best days of the holiday season.

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THANKSGIVING ON NANTUCKET

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Gather by the harbor this Thanksgiving, November 25-29, for an island tradition, gracefully hosted.

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Holiday Stroll

NANTUCKET STROLL

Join us December 3-6 for Stroll, when Main Street glows, the fire pits crackle, and the whole island celebrates the season in style.

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Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING: NOVEMBER 25-29

GIVE THANKS BY THE HARBOR

Thanksgiving at White Elephant begins on Thanksgiving Eve in the newly renovated Brant Point Grill Lounge, where the island's holiday spirit gets an early start. The next day, gather for a Thanksgiving feast on the Terrace, then work off dessert with a beach walk, settle in for after-dinner drinks, or catch the football games in the bar. The celebration continues through the weekend with the Tree Lighting on Main Street on Friday, where locals and visitors stroll the festive downtown, carolers fill the air with song, and the holiday season officially kicks off. On Saturday, get a head start on your holiday shopping with a day of browsing the island's local boutiques.
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GATHER FOR THANKSGIVING

Some places make the holidays feel like the holidays, and Nantucket is one of them. Thanksgiving weekend here is made for family: long beach walks in the crisp air, a hearty feast shared around the table, and days that never run short of things to do. Browse the local boutiques, stroll the cobblestone streets, and gather on Main Street for the Tree Lighting where locals and visitors celebrate together. With traditions that have been part of island life for generations, it's the kind of weekend families remember, and the kind they come back to year after year.
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PIES & POURS AT THE BPG LOUNGE

Wednesday Evening 11/25
The night before Thanksgiving is always a good time. Head to the Brant Point Grill Bar for Pies & Pours, with great cocktails and good music. Kids can join in the fun, too, with an Uno tournament in the library starting at 4 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Feast

All Day Thursday 11/26

Start your morning with a bracing dip at Children's Beach Plunge (if you dare!), then warm up in the lobby with a cup of spiced apple cider, or settle into the lounge for a pre-lunch cocktail. Join us for a Thanksgiving feast at Brant Point Grill, with sweeping views of the harbor. Keep your family traditions alive with football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the library.

Reservations for Thanksgiving lunch & dinner required. 

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Main Street Treelighting

Friday Evening, 11/27
As dusk settles over the cobblestones, Main Street fills with locals and visitors gathered for one of Nantucket's most beloved holiday traditions. Carolers lead the singing, neighbors greet each other along the sidewalks, and the town waits together for the moment the tree lights up. When it does, the holiday season has officially begun.
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HOLIDAY HARBORVIEW DINING

BRANT POINT GRILL

Savor elevated Thanksgiving and Stroll Weekend holiday tables, with expertly carved meats, vibrant artisanal salads, seasonal hot dishes, and handcrafted desserts. A refined feast, designed for effortless, memorable gatherings. 
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NANTUCKET STROLL: DECEMBER 3-6

STROLL WEEKEND

It's officially Stroll season, and all through White Elephant exciting things are planned for one of the most eventful weekends of the year. Enjoy holiday entertainment throughout town and seasonal specials at Brant Point Grill throughout the weekend. Friday and Saturday, stroll through downtown, soak in the festive atmosphere and holiday spirit. 
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For Families

STROLL & STAY AT THE RESIDENCES

Cherish holiday memories with the whole family on Nantucket. Stay three nights in one of our luxurious 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom Residences and enjoy a $200 dining credit, two tickets to the Nantucket Whaling Museum's Festival of Trees exhibition, and a special "North Pole" turndown gift each night.

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STROLL EXPERIENCES

Join us for the 52nd annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll and enjoy après-shopping happy hours, lawn fire pits and games, and seasonal dining at Brant Point Grill, including s'mores, an all-day oysters and bubbles special and a mulled wine menu.  

Families can join a property-wide holiday scavenger hunt and borrow from a curated holiday book collection, while in-room touches throughout the season include a holiday movie library, letter-writing kits and festive nightly turndown amenities. 

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AIRMAIL

Letters to Santa: November 27 - December 6
Our express mailbox is officially open! Santa's elves are standing by, and if you've been good this year, we'll provide the paper and stamps. All you need to bring is your wish list. Pop your letter in the mailbox in the lobby, and it will be zooming to the North Pole in no time.
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OUR VERSION OF "ELEPH' ON THE SHELF"

On the Move from November 27
Our mischievous white elephant is on the loose! Look for him hiding somewhere in the lobby each day, where he's busy causing trouble and being a lovable nuisance. Can you find him before he strikes again?
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HOLIDAY MOMENTS

White Elephant Lobby
Stop by our warming station at the lobby beverage bar and warm up with a cup of delicious cider or hot chocolate before heading downtown for the Tree Lighting and Stroll. Nightly, enjoy our curated movie library and popcorn, with suggested holiday films to watch. Be sure to ask about our gift wrapping station. 
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THE STAY BEFORE STROLL

The week between Thanksgiving and Stroll is the best-kept Nantucket secret. It is a quieter, more easygoing time on the island, with plenty of holiday shopping and activities to enjoy. Visit the Whaling Museum Festival of Wreaths, the Artist Association of Nantucket's Gallery on Federal Street, and enjoy long walks on secluded beaches. At the hotel, look forward to mahjong, mulled wine and treats around the firepit and so much more.
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