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| - The way this was talked up, I was imagining a large town with multiple displays as the name is Christmas Town USA.. however it was nice to see, especially for a small town gathering.
We got there early to avoid the traffic, and boy were we glad that we did when we left! The traffic was backed up all the way down the interstate from the south, and the entrance from the north was completely barricaded off. We visited on Christmas day and arrived when it was still light out.. approximately 4:45/5 PM.. when it's not dark yet and the lights aren't on, it doesn't look like much.. an unfinished development we some lights and some original older brick ranchers with classic tree, red bows, and nativity sets. When the lights came on at 5:30, we waited about 15 minutes until it finally got dark... and man what a show!!! Love the lake with the Christmas trees lit up all the way around it, the first house next to the McAdenville Common Market, the "Believe" bench, "Merry CHRISTmas" sign, and many more statues, decorations and light displays.
Been there once, don't think i'd venture back.. but it was worthwhile, family-friendly fun and something nice to do. I especially liked how the entire town participates in the festivities from the elementary school to church to firehouse to homes, both new and old. I would possibly return for the Christmas tree lighting or Yule Log celebrations with choral concerts in the future.
On another note, I missed the Billy Graham Library Live Nativity Scene this year and would love to check it out next year. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Gingerbread Lane was deliciously exciting!
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