When it comes to celebrating holidays, Whidbey Island doesn’t mess around. And the Christmas holiday season in the most eventful of them all.

“We just love the holidays for one thing and everybody down here does. Christmas is such a cool, family-oriented, warm holiday,” said Cheryl Grehan, the executive director at Oak Harbor Main Street.

Christmas is a great opportunity for people to shop local and help boost the local economy, she added.

Don’t be a Grinch — here is a list of all the ways to celebrate Christmas.

Oak Harbor

Whidbey’s most populated city is outdoing itself this holiday season. The downtown is decorated with toy soldiers . Vote for your favorite online at oakharbormainstreet.org between Nov. 24 and Dec 19.

Historic downtown Oak Harbor is celebrating Plaid Friday

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