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Bring your own spirits and experience the magic of Trees of Christmas at Merrehope at night under thousands of glowing Christmas lights. This festive evening includes delightful holiday refreshments, entertainment, and tours of the 20-room Neoclassical Revival mansion showcasing over 70 elaborately decorated trees and seasonal exhibits.
\nEach year\u2019s presentation is uniquely elaborate, drawing thousands of visitors from throughout Mississippi, the United States, and abroad. Voted Mississippi\u2019s Best Holiday Attraction and a USA TODAY 10Best Holiday Historic Home Tour, Trees of Christmas at Merrehope is even more spectacular in the evening. The six-week event is open daily for tours Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, Monday – Saturday from 10 to 4 and on Sundays from 1 to 4.<\/p>\n

Thursday, December 17th
\n6 pm – 8 pm
\n$20 (includes tour, live entertainment, light refreshments)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bring your own spirits and experience the magic of Trees of Christmas at Merrehope at night under thousands of glowing Christmas lights. This festive evening includes delightful holiday refreshments, entertainment, and tours of the 20-room Neoclassical Revival mansion showcasing over [\u2026]<\/p>\n

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