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A chilly and overcast afternoon served as the backdrop for roasting marshmallows, visiting with Santa and enjoying some bluegrass holiday music as a small, but festive crowd, turned out Sunday for the annual Pulaski Christmas Tree Lighting at Heritage Park.
Some of the other activities, which the crowd enjoyed, included cookie decorating, bluegrass Christmas music by Pulaski Grass, gospel music, caricature drawings, Christmas story telling read by John White, Pulaski’s Economic Director, as well as food.
Two of the most popular events were the marshmallow roasting by an open fire, as that was the hottest spot on a chilly late afternoon, and visits with Santa.
As for the food, the biggest seller was, hot chocolate.
“We had a good crowd today,” said Pulaski Town Mayor Charles Wade. “These type of events bring small ethnic groups together to celebrate and we need more of these type of events.” The afternoon festivities concluded with the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. The Pulaski Middle School undefeated football team and the school’s cheerleaders turned the switch to the tree on, as the crowd cheered.
Photos: (Top left) This young man tells Santa what he would like for Christmas. (Right) Roasting marshmallows on an open fire was a popular and the hottest activity Sunday afternoon. (Bottom left) This young lady decorates her cookie. (Photos by David Grimes)
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