69,000
real Christmas trees
cut across New
Jersey each year
4,600
acres of land
dedicated to
Christmas tree
farms statewide
7,000+
toys donated
through Paterson's
NJCDC Holiday Gift
& Toy Drive
4,884
turkeys and
63,846 pounds of
food collected
during statewide
holiday drives
1.2 million+
visitors to holiday
light displays and
winter villages
statewide
55+
New Jersey wineries
offering seasonal
tastings and holiday
events
100+
holiday markets and
craft fairs across the
state each December
45
winter coat drives
hosted by local
organizationss
20+
live holiday
performances at
NJPAC, Count Basie
Center, and Paper
Mill Playhouse
2.5 million
cars expected to
travel on the NJ
Turnpike and
Parkway during the
Christmas week
GARDEN
STATE
New Jersey's holidays are a season of contrasts—
cozy town streets lit with twinkling lights, bustling
boardwalks, and a touch of high-style indulgence. From
freshly cut Christmas trees to toy drives and festive wine
tastings, the Garden State proves that winter doesn't
mean slowing down. Here's how New Jersey celebrates
the season—one sparkling statistic at a time.
BY
THE
NUMBERS
HOLIDAY
GLOW
photo credit: Susan Kaufman
26 VUENJ.COM
