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December 4, 2008 1:53 PM

Christmas light shows

Another Curtis tradition: hot chocolate and a ride around town to look at the Christmas lights. Do you do this too?

Martha sent me the first one below, which led to the discovery that there are a bunch of these on youtube - so I guess we could all save gas by turning off the lights and curling up around the computer with hot chocolate for a virtual tour:

The above two videos are by the Holdmans in Utah.

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If you are up for a fun drive-thru lights show check out the Bull Run Festival of Lights. We take the kids there each year and they love it. If you want at the end you can get out and get some hot chocolate and go on carnival rides. You pay per car to go through and not per person :)

Posted by: Margaret | December 4, 2008 3:58 PM

When I was a kid we used to drive through River Oaks (the rich part of town) to see all the Christmas lights. I have always wanted to do this with my kids, but never have. Maybe this year!

Posted by: Michelle Potter | December 4, 2008 7:28 PM

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