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Southern Christmas Show

My mom and I had the opportunity to visit the Southern Christmas Show this weekend. We had a lot of fun, but boy was it CROWDED.

There was some neat stuff to see, but honestly, it wasn’t worth fighting the crowds for. I think if we decide to go back next year we’re going to go on a weekday, to try to avoid some of that.

I took my camera along (of course), and I snagged a few photos.

I love these lights at the entrance. They’re so pretty and it’s such a nice effect.

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These snowflakes are projected onto the carpet near the main entrance. I love it!

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Large ornaments hung from the ceiling.

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One store was stocked exclusively with North Carolinian goods. I sampled a few things there – most were delicious!

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They have contests for different types of decorations. Trees, mantles, front doors, wreaths and table settings were the ones I saw. Some were meh, but there were some really, really gorgeous ones!

This snowman tree was sponsored by Verizon, so it wasn’t in any contests, but it was cute!

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This mantle was my favorite. That garland is amazing!

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I took one more of the lights, as we were leaving. I couldn’t help myself.

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I’m all ready for Christmas now! :D

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