MYSTICAL CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Intro (VO):
December welcomes that special time of year for families and loved ones to enjoy and
make wonderful memories during the holidays, wherever you are at on the map. But
what if I told you that you can do all of this and so much more in a lovely Christmas
town, just two and a half hours north, away from New York City?
That’s right, and this small town is called Mystic – home to Connecticut’s most sought-
after seaport escapes, and during the holidays, Mystic transforms into a Christmas town
for everyone to enjoy!
From lighted town greens to festive parades and train rides, this constitution state is
home to some of the best places to enjoy the true spirit of the holidays.
History of Mystic:
Mystic is a village in Groton and Stonington, Connecticut is located dead center
between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts. Historically, Mystic was a
significant Connecticut seaport with more than 600 ships built over 135 years, starting
in 1784.
Mystic has preserved its rich history; the Mystic Bascule Bridge, the hustle and bustle of
Downtown Mystic, the quaint village found at the Mystic Seaport, Olde Mystic Village,
and downtown Mystic with its shops and foodie haven to making Mystic so special for
visitors and residents alike.
(can include the audio from interview)
- BRUCE FLAX – PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE: Why come to Mystic? (2:02-3:03)
ERICK ONCAM:
THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE TO CREATE MYSTICAL CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
UNLESS IT IS HERE AT MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT, AND TODAY, WE ARE ABOUT
TO SEE SANTA WELCOME THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IN STYLE.
VO:

What a way to uniquely start off the holidays here than seeing Santa Claus
not in a sleigh but, well, in a tugboat.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN IN A MYSTIC HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT
PARADE HAS BECOME A BELOVED TRADITION IN MYSTIC OVER THE YEARS

For these kids, SANTA is a celebrity to kick off the Christmas season.
- KIDS/FAMILY INTERVIEWS
VO:
OLDE MISTIC VILLAGE:
It was about 50 years ago when Olde Mistick Village started to welcomed visitors into
their community of small businesses and family owned shops for the first time. The
shops and eateries in the Village’s are dedicated to preserving age-long traditions and a
safe space for family fun has never changed. And during the holidays, the village is
decked out with holiday décor!
- Manufaktura (include interview)
- Munson's Chocolates
- Sofia's Mystical Christmas
VO:
This Historic Downtown attracts locals and visitors who want to escape the busy
cityscape and want to unwind in this humble village, reliving old traditions and taking
home new memories.
Add interviews of tourists we passed by in the village
- Jen ( what I like most is that it's a little christmas village and gives you a warm,
New England feel
- Joe (we love the festivities, we love the tree lighting.. and everybody coming
together at one time)
- Shanon/Aden
- Hector/ Camilla
- Anthony (the tree lighting is my favorite..)
VO:
As day turns to night, we say goodbye to the Old Mystic Village, and go back to the
seaport to witness one of the most awaited events: the Lighted Boat Parade!
Before the official start of the boat parade was the town’s Christmas tree lighting to
welcome Christmas cheer! (video clip)
Erick Oncam (vlog)
- (participants) MIKE AND JOHNATHAN (0:09-0:31);(0:35-0:52);(1:00-1:21);(1:30-
1:50)(1:51-2:28)(2:43-2:58)(3:09-3:56)(4:30-5:11)
EDDIE LONG INTERVIEW (0:20-0:38; 0:41-0:49; 1:10-1:15)
MORGAN YANDO – MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR OF THE GREATER MYSTIC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (0:25-38)
BRUCE FLAX – PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE (0:50-1:17) Why come to Mystic? (2:02-3:03)

THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALWAYS A SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR, BUT PART OF
WHAT MAKES IT SO MAGICAL ARE THE UNIQUE WAYS PEOPLE CELEBRATE,
WHETHER IT BE DECORATING A BOAT WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS,WELCOMING
SANTA FROM ARRIVING SAFELY ON THE DOCK, OR EVEN COUNTING DOWN
THE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS, THERE ARE ENDLESS WAYS TO MAKE NEW
MEMORIES AND LET CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS LAST.

FROM MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT, THIS IS ERICK PIANKO, SMNI NEWS USA.