The holiday season has kicked off, and an annual tradition is returning to showcase Christmas in Pella.

Ann Frost with Visit Pella says the 59th annual Christmas Tour of Homes will be held December 1st through the 3rd. Frost says four stops will be decorated with holiday themes and ideas, generated by the homeowners, volunteers, and local sponsors.

Additionally, Frost says the three days of the event are a great time to visit Pella, with a wide range of community events and activities ongoing for both residents and visitors to enjoy, including the returning Kerstmarkt Christmas Market on the Molengracht, featuring unique vendors selling hand-crafted items.

Tickets for the Pella Christmas Tour of Homes cost $15 digitally and $18 for physical copies at visitpella.com or at several local retailers.

Tour of Home tickets include home tours and refreshments to go provided for pick up at the Kerstmarkt Christmas Market on the Molengracht at 700 Main Street.