Old Christmas Traditions in Martinsburg

There are some Christmas traditions that used to happen in the around the Cove but are not around anymore.

One of those is the 12 Days of Christmas Decorations that used to be put up in Martinsburg.

According to Randy Stoltz the 12 days of Christmas decorations were put up each year on Blair Street in Martinsburg.

The tradition started in 1969. Wooden figures depicting the 12 days of Christmas from the popular Christmas song. The 14 houses on Blair Street participated with the first house near Mulberry Street having the welcome sign and the last house near Wineland Street having a sign wishing...