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Now it’s time for Christmas!

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What a great Thanksgiving! I hope that each of you had safe travels, great food, and time well spent with your friends and family during the Thanksgiving holiday.

My husband, son, and I loved spending time with our families and friends. Each of us know that our own grandmother cooks the best food, but I am telling you, my grandmother’s dressing and dirt cake would qualify as grand prize winners.

Now it’s time for Christmas. To quote Andy Williams, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Time for Christmas decorations, lights, trees, cookies, movies, and time spent in front of the fireplace. Shopping, making homemade gifts, singing Christmas carols, and sharing lots of food. These are just a few of my favorite things, but most important is the time spent with family and friends. I couldn’t imagine spending Christmas anywhere other than right here in Benton County.

While you are out shopping for that perfect Christmas gift, don’t forget to give our local merchants a try. You will be surprised at the fabulous finds we have right here in town! All you have to do is just stop in one of the many stores Benton County has waiting for you.

Upcoming Events

Light up Big Sandy! Come join the fun in the park by Big Sandy City Hall on Dec. 1 for the tree lighting event from 5-7:30 p.m. Santa will be in the gazebo at 5 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Local churches and community groups will sing Christmas carols, and the tree lighting will be at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call Big Sandy City Hall at 731-593-3213.

The Camden Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 8 starting at 3 p.m. If you want to enter the parade, call the Chamber office to register. Decorate your entry to reflect this year’s parade theme of “Christmas Stories,” because entries will be judged according to which entry tells the best story. Line up at Carhartt will begin at 1 p.m. To compete, entries must be in line and ready for viewing by 2 p.m. Categories to be judged include float, vehicle, horse, tractor, and miscellaneous, but there will be only one Grand Champion! If you have any questions, call the Chamber office at 731-584-8395.

How about a family Christmas movie night? Join us at the Birdsong Drive-In on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. We will be showing The Polar Express, and the entry fee is only $1 per person. Full concessions will be available, as well as hot chocolate. So grab your favorite blanket, jump in the car, and hop aboard The Polar Express with us. See you then!