Halloween might have been last week, but that doesn’t slow down the holiday season from rushing in. The lights are going up around campus, the Christmas cups are fully stocked in Starbucks and A Cappella has learned all their music for Lighting of the Green. It won’t be long until the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is on, everyone stuffing themselves with turkey and storing up energy to make it through Black Friday.
There are several things happening around town to get you in the holiday spirit.
Christmas Village celebrates its’ 50th anniversary this year. Christmas Village is a large shopping event held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Retailers selling jewelry, clothing, home goods, confections, food and one-of-a-kind items set up for the weekend.
The event is being held this Friday, Nov. 12 through this Sunday, Nov. 14. Tickets are $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door. Sales help the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club of Nashville benefit the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and other philanthropies around town. Don’t miss out on this wonderful, cheery atmosphere sure to put you in the holiday spirit! You can find more information at www.christmasvillage.org.
The lights are being placed around campus, indicating one thing. Lighting of the Green is right around the corner! On November 30, Amy Grant will join Lipscomb’s A Cappella choir in bringing in the Christmas festivities. The night begins at 4:30 with free food and the concert begins at 5:30. This event is open to the public.
The Nashville Christmas Parade being held on Friday, Dec. 3 marks the parade’s 58th year. This year the grand marshal is country music radio personality and legend Gerry House. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and steps off at LP Field.
If you haven’t already booked your plane ticket home, you might want to get on it. Airlines are reporting a 17% increase in prices this year.
With Thanksgiving break just a few days away don’t forget to study hard so you can relax during the holidays!