1. Holiday Festivities in Metro Atlanta Adrienne Mason Edmond, 1A 10 December, 2015

2. Macy’s annual tree lighting is the perfect way to celebrate the start of the holidays. -This annual event takes place at Lennox Square. -There are a variety of live performances. - This is the 68th tree lighting. CLICK FOR MORE INFO!

3. The Atlanta Ballets Nutcracker depicts the popular and festive play of the Nutcracker. -This event will take place December 11- December 27 at Fox Theatre. -It is an Atlanta Holiday tradition. -This year marks the event’s 20 year anniversary. CLICK FOR MORE INFO!

4. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra tells the story Of Christmas through music. -This event takes place on December 12 and 13. -Featured artists include the Gwinnett Young sisters. - Tickets are on sale now.Tickets CLICK FOR MORE INFO!

5. Garden Lights in the Atlanta Botanical Garden are the perfect way to start the holidays. -This annual event features extensive lighting fixtures around the garden. -This event starts in mid- November and ends January 9. - This is the show’s fifth season. CLICK FOR MORE INFO!

6. Alliance theatre produces a retelling of, “A Christmas Carol. -This event takes place on December 24, Christmas Eve. -This event features live music. -Featuring David de Vries as Ebenezer Scrooge. CLICK FOR MORE INFO!

7. Macy’s Tree -Annual event. - Takes place in Lennox Square. - 68 th tree lighting. Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker - Takes place December 11- 27. - In Fox Theatre. - 20 th anniversary this year. Christmas with the ASO - Atlanta’s symphony celebrates the holiday with a show. - Featured artists include the Gwinnet Young Sisters. - Takes place on Dec. 12/13. Garden Lights - Annual event. - Ends January 9. - This is the fifth season of doing this. A Christmas Carol -Takes place on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). - Features live music. - David De Vrie plays Ebenezer Scrouge.

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