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Lighting Up Christmas

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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The holidays seem to come sooner and sooner every year.  They're here now in full tilt, and the Upstate is ablaze with holiday fun for the family.  With the days growing shorter and the nights coming earlier, why not check out a few of these beautiful, long-standing holiday light traditions?

St. Francis Festival of Lights

Beginning November 28th and running to December 25th, the trees of North Main Street in downtown Greenville will be lit up in a free, festive decor of fairy lights.  Take a stroll along the shopfronts of North Main and enjoy the crisp night air, holiday camaraderie, and the St. Francis Hospital's token of appreciate for twenty-two years running.

Roper Mountain Science Center Holiday Lights

Christmas 2012 will mark the twenty-first year the great star has shone over Roper Mountain.  Walk among a tradition of lights this December with your family, stretch your legs, breathe the fresh air, get ready for the holiday shopping!  You won't want to miss participating in this hub of holiday Upstate tradition.  For prices and more information on this fun fieldtrip, check out their webpage.

Biltmore Christmas

The Biltmore's expansive plantation has many options for the homeschooling family this year.  See their enormous Christmas tree, have a candlelit evening, or wander the decked halls on tour to experience the richness of an Old World-style Christmas.  For a complete list of events and prices, check out their webpage.
 

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