We experienced our first ever
Fairhope Tree Lighting Ceremony
last night.
It is a definitely a N E W T R A D I T I O N that we will have every year.
I have never seen anything like it.
The streets of Downtown Fairhope were packed with people, from young to old.
Everyone was in their holiday attire.
There were photo booth areas set up with elves & reindeer.
There was a choir singing Christmas Carol's.
Moments before the "lighting of the tree" all of the lights went out with only the stage lit up.
They made announcements about all that was taking place in our little town during the Christmas Season and then there was a countdown from 10.
When we reached 1, all of the trees that lined the streets were lit up with Christmas Lights-
and all of the wreaths that hung from light poles too.
There were beautiful Christmas lights everywhere.
And from the street lights there were snow machines that were pouring out snow flurries over all the people in the town.
It was beautiful. It definitely made its mark on me.
& on Caroline.
She A B S O L U T E L Y loved it. When it was all over, she didn't want to leave.
So I'd say it had just as much impact on her as it did on us.
If you've never seen this -- I would highly recommend putting it on your calendar for next year!
Such a great way to start the holiday season!
