Christmas at Victoria Mansion is a highlight for the 32nd year at the landmark on Danforth Street in Portland.

A dramatic entrance, indeed. The stair hall was decorated by Danny R. Hatt, Don Chouinard and Marcedas Hatt.

This marble dancing maiden, a copy of a famous Canova sculpture, is surrounded by decorations in the vestibule.

The stair hall, which was decorated by Danny R. Hatt, Don Chouinard and Marcedas Hatt.

The stair hall's hanging sculture was created by Danny R. Hatt.

Wreaths proclaim the Christmas season from on high.

Greenery was donated by Broadway Gardens.

The dining room is decorated by Dodge the Florist in Portland.

The dining room's magnificent chandelier, decorated by Dodge the Florist of Portland.

The stair hall, whose skylight was replaced a few years ago, inspires awe.

Above the red bedroom fireplace, which was decorated by Dan Gifford of Portland, is a portrait of Rachel, Ruggles Sylvester Morse's niece, who died in childhood.

Cheerfully colored cardinals "pop" in the library, an inspired touch by Blue Elephant Events & Catering in Saco.

The fireplace in the parlor, where Harmon's & Barton's in Portland and Westbrook applied artistry.

An early-Victorian Santa presides over the library, enhanced for the Christmas season by Blue Elephant Events & Catering in Saco.

The ornate parlor is in seasonal splendor thanks to Harmon's & Barton's in Portland and Westbrook.

Bedrooms, and also the Turkish Smoking Room, open off the second-floor hallways.

A detail above a window in the parlor, decorated by Harmon's & Barton's of Portland and Westbrook.

The soaring stair hall.

The dining room features one of the Mansion's marble fireplaces.

The stunning red bedroom, which was decorated by Dan Gifford of Portland.

A fireplace in the Green Bedroom, as decorated by Village Florist & Company in Yarmouth.

A close look at the pendant sculpture, the work of Danny R. Hatt, in the stair hall.