December itinerary
Published: Sun, Nov. 27, 2005 12:00AM
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Christmas on Main Street
DICKSON, TENN., DEC. 2
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Community celebration that features Santa with live reindeer, horse and carriage rides, carolers and karaoke. (615) 412-4974, www.dicksoncountychamber.com
Candlelight Tour of Homes
DECATUR, GA., DEC. 2-3
Several homes in different areas of this charming city open for tours, with shuttle service connecting neighborhoods. (404) 371-9583, www.decaturga.com
Singing Christmas Tree
JACKSON, MISS., DEC. 2-3
Candlelight procession around a lake and 100 people forming a singing Christmas tree. (601) 968-5930, www.belhaven.edu
Holiday Weekend
WASHINGTON, DEC. 2-3
Holiday music, arts and crafts sale, Christmas parade, holiday flotilla and more. (800) 546-0165, www.originalwashington.com
Christmas Candlelight Tour
MCCONNELLS, S.C., DEC. 2-4
Costumed interpreters re-enact a slave wedding, 19th-century dance lessons, gift preparation, carolers, and storytelling. (803) 684-2327, www.chmuseums.org
Chimneyville Crafts Festival
JACKSON, MISS., DEC. 2-4
One of the finest craft shows in the Southeast. (601) 981-0019, www.mscraftsmensguild.com
Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour
MARIETTA, GA., DEC. 3-4
Tour of six private homes plus eight heritage public buildings. (770) 429-1115, www.mariettasquare.com
Old Wilmington by Candlelight
WILMINGTON, DEC. 3-4
Tour of a dozen of Wilmington's finest historic homes and churches decorated for the holidays. (910) 762-0492, www.latimerhouse.org
Dec. 5-11
Trees of Christmas
MANCHESTER, TENN., DEC. 5-10
Beautifully decorated trees on display and reading corners where local volunteers read holiday classics. (931) 728-2330.
Christmas in Edenton
EDENTON, DEC. 9-10
Candlelight tours of a dozen decorated homes and churches, plus wassail bowl, groaning board and holiday repast at historic locations. (800) 775-0111, www.visitedenton.com
Tour of Historic Inns
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA., DEC. 10-11
Specialty treats and seasonal entertainment at 26 bed and breakfast inns, each paired with a top restaurant. (904) 280-2783, www.staugustineinns.com
Tryon Palace Christmas Candlelight Tours
NEW BERN, DEC. 10-17
Palace illuminated and filled with elegant dancers, plus puppet show and governor's militia. (800) 767-1560, www.tryonpalace.org
Christmas on the Coosa
WETUMKA, ALA., DEC. 10
Flotilla of brightly lighted, beautifully decorated boats parade down the dark waters of the Coosa River, followed by a spectacular fireworks show. (334) 567-1313.
Dec. 12-18
King Tut Exhibition FORT LAUDERDALE, DEC. 15-APRIL 23
The only place in the Southeast to see and extraordinary exhibit of more than 130 treasures from the tomb of the "boy king" Tutankhamen and other pharaohs is the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale. (954) 525-5500, kingtut.org/tickets
Christmas in the Park
ARAB, ALA., DEC. 16-17
Local historic buildings restored to their original state, decorated in period holiday finery and relocated to the park. Also Dec. 2-3, 9-10. (256) 586-8128, www.arabcity.org
102nd Anniversary of Powered Flight
KITTY HAWK, DEC. 17
Celebration of first powered flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright with a precision parachute jump by the U.S. Army Golden Knights, a replica of the Wright brothers' 1903 encampment, and military and civilian fly-bys. (252) 441-1903, www.firstflight.org
Winterfest Boat Parade
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., DEC. 17
More than 100 decorated yachts parade along a decorated shoreline from Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach. (954) 767-0686, www.winterfestparade.com
Christmas Shop at Gumdrop Square
WARRENTON, VA., DEC. 17-18
Chats with Santa, wagon rides, a Secret Shop and live entertainment. Also Dec. 2-4 and 9-11. (540) 349-8606, www.historicwarrenton.org
Dec. 19-31
Santa's Village
HUNTSVILLE, ALA., ALL DECEMBER
Alabama Constitution Village converted into a holiday Fantasy Land with live reindeer, elves, dancing teddy bears and Santa Claus. (256) 564-8100, www.earlyworks.com
Christmas Lighting Festival
CALCASIEU, LA., ALL DECEMBER
"Cajun night before Christmas" with Gumbeaux Gator, lighting ceremony and a lighted boat parade. (800) 456-7952.
Christmas New Orleans Style
NEW ORLEANS, ALL DECEMBER
Abbreviated schedule of holiday events because of Hurricane Katrina. (504) 522-5730, www.christmasneworleans.com
Winter Estates Holiday House
FORT MYERS, FLA., DEC. 3-31
Lights galore, nightly entertainment and holiday refreshments at the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (239) 334-7419, www.edison-ford-estate.com
King Tut's treasures will be on display in Fort Lauderdale.
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