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See Santa and the Otter at the Solomons Christmas Walk. Photo courtesy Sherry Reid.
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Christmas on the Square
Photos courtesy of Town of Leonardtown
The yuletide season gets started exactly one rival of Santa Claus. Though, Fleming said, there are usually as
day after Thanksgiving with the annual Christ- The tree lighting is set for 7p.m., with Santa many as 600 children present for the tree light-
mas Tree lighting ceremony on the Leonard- available afterwards for children to make their ing ceremony.
town town square. Christmas wishes. There is also a strict queing system set up to
Every Black Friday, the town square is Santa will be brought into town with his bring children to speak to Santa, Fleming said.
packed with spectators waiting for the kick off sleigh escorted by two re/EMS vehicles and But those children who dont get a chance
of the Christmas season. take his station at the corner of Fenwick Street to talk to Santa Nov. 24 have only a couple of
The weather looks like its going to go in at the Bank of America. weeks to wait until Dec. 16 when Mr. and Mrs.
our favor, said Maria Fleming, events coordi- Rides on the emergency vehicles will be Claus return to the town square for their own,
nator for Leonardtown. Well probably be in available only before 6:45 a.m. this year, event, Fleming.
the 7,000-person range for attendance on the Fleming said. There, she said, all children who show up are
town square. seen by Santa.
Children who want to speak with Santa are
Activities for visitors include crafts they can seen on a rst-come, rst-serve basis, Fleming guyleonard@countytimes.net
make on site and take with them, a petting said, adding that Santa usually speaks to as
zoo, stories for children with Mrs. Claus, sleigh many as 300 children a night.
rides, a live nativity scene, music and the ar-
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do so as Black Friday draws closer. ers may even match their competitors
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Travel Gifts
Vacations create memories this island destination can be Wednesday, November 22, 2017 15
that last a lifetime. But across the ideal place for relaxation.
North America, surveys indicate Australia and New Zea-
that fewer people are cashing land: January and February
in on all of their vacation days. are summer months in the
Some may be too busy to trav- southern hemisphere. These
el as much as they would like, vibrant countries offer every-
while others might not be able to
for the
thing from costal charm to
afford to travel. A gift of travel remote plains.
removes much of the expense
Costa Rica: An abundance
Holiday Season
of traveling and can serve as a
catalyst one needs to go and ex- of wildlife, unspoiled beaches
plore. and rain forests draw visitors to
this Central American locale.
Escaping to warm climates can Travelers can hike active vol-
be just what the doctor ordered canoes or surf warm turquoise
when winter weather sets in at waters. The dry season ar-
home. Although that rst snow- rives in December along with
fall can make for a picturesque moderate temperatures.
holiday season, theres a good thin out in January and Febru- capital of San Juan has thriving
chance that after several storms Honolulu: The weather in Ha- ary. The slower season means arts and culture.
and navigating icy roads, a get- waii tends to be beautiful year- affordable hotel rates and short- St. Martin: Also known as St.
away to sunshine and sand can round, but February can be an er lines for attractions. Maarten, this paradise offers
help beat winter blues. When especially good time to travel Montreal: Those who dont two different cultures for the
gifting travel this year, consider to this U.S. island chain. Travel want to escape the snow but price of one. The island shares
these great places to travel in & Leisure says that hotels often embrace it might nd a vacation French and Dutch territory sta-
January and February. slash their rates by up to 40 per- in Montreal a welcome diver- tus. Visitors who like to eat well
cent in February. This makes it sion. This cultured city offers Old and party into the morning often
Anguilla: Anguilla is a British much more affordable to gift a
territory in the Eastern Carib- World charm plus modern ame- nd St. Martin an ideal destina-
stay in Honolulu. nities. tion.
bean, just east of the British and
U.S. Virgin Islands. Its known for Orlando: While holiday crowds Puerto Rico: American travel- Gifting plane tickets, hotel
its long sandy stretches of beach peak in November and Decem- ers can vacation in Puerto Rico reservations or upgraded meal
and pleasant winter tempera- ber, visiting Orlando and its without needing travel visas or plans can make winter vacations
tures, which average 83 F. There main attraction, Disney World, passports. While all of Puerto that much more enjoyable.
isnt much hustle and bustle, so is much easier when the crowds Rico is a sight to be seen, the
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