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Vermont has many entertaining ski resorts, but Ascutney Mountain Resort in Brownsville, VT is the ultimate choice for a holiday ski trip.

Family vacationing is at its greatest in Brownsville, VT: Newly remodeled and upgraded; there are nightly maintained slopes for novices and the pitch of Freefall for the experts; There are plenty of eateries and lounges, and entertainment facilities surrounding the resort.

Starting the Christmas season off in nearby neighboring Woodstock, New England's stunning town, is a family favorite: There's an old fashioned celebration - Wassail Weekend during the first part of December- a traditional parade of vintage carriages carrying riders who are dressed in period costumes - a must see.

Ascutney's Holiday Celebration is a week long event of pure holiday joy taking place Christmas week. The event begins with a torchlight parade - a spirited holiday season show complemented with fireworks.

There's plenty of cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and bonfires. With so much to see and do, the family will feel pleasantly cheerful and jolly this holiday season.

On December 31 enjoy New Year's Eve Ascutney style. There's fun and entertainment for the entire family: Bumps Teen Center has a live DJ and plenty of fireworks for the kids; outside there's live entertainment and a buffet for everyone to dine and dance.

After celebrating and enjoying the holiday events, it's nice to return to a vacation rental home. In Brownsville there are plenty of rental houses providing comforts of home: cozy fireplaces, hot coco in hand while the kids play games. And if you'd prefer to make a home-cooked meal, well that's also an option.

For skiing, there are multi-day rate tickets available. Holiday Celebration Vacation Packages range from $89 - $191. Season passes are available and are a better option if you want to return - as many like to do.

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