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Family Fun for Thanksgiving in Savannah, Georgia

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Thanksgiving weekend is the time to get the whole family together and have some fun. The weekend also marks the beginning of the holiday season. Besides shopping, and of course eating, there’s a lot to do in Savannah to get into the holiday spirit on Saturday November 24th. We have come up with a list of things suitable for both young and old, perfect if you have guests visiting for the holidays and you’re near the city of Savannah.

On Saturday November 24th , start out by visiting the Southern Lights Children’s Activities. This event takes place from 3:00 – 5:00 pm on November 24th, right before the WTOC Tree Lighting Ceremony. Here you can enjoy holiday treats, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and tons of activities for kids. (PS. from 2-3 p.m kids who bring a toy get a free boat ride with Savannah Riverboat Company, call and check, click here for details.)

Georgia Power Parking Lot on the East End of River Street
Call 912.644.6452 or visit www.SavannahSouthernLights.com

Then gather up your gang and head for Morrell Park for the WTOC Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm. Enjoy holiday entertainment with singing and dancing groups, WTOC personalities and don’t miss Savannah’s own American Idol, Stephanie Edwards. The grand finale is of course the lighting of the giant Christmas Tree.

Morrell Park, East End of River Street
Call 912.644.6452 or www.SavannahSouthernLights.com

Right after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, it’s time for the highlight show of the evening – Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. Watch as more than 40 festively decorated yachts and sailboats pass by, competing for various titles and bragging rights for their decorations. The parade is followed by fireworks over the river.

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
912.201.2201 or www.westinsavannah.com

A Christmas Tradition – Savannah, Georgia

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A Christmas Tradition brings you holiday glitz and glitter with a two-hour performance. The theatre is transformed into a holiday perfect picture, sharing memories of the Christmas standards that you know and love.
Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.
912.233.7764 or www.savannahtheatre.com


Southern Lights Children’s Activities – Savannah, GA

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Kick off the holiday season with your family at the Southern Lights Children’s Activities prior to the WTOC Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy holiday treats, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and tons of activities for kids. This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the WTOC Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Georgia Power Parking Lot on the East End of River Street 3-5:30 p.m.
912.644.6452 or www.SavannahSouthernLights.com

WTOC Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – Savannah, Georgia

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Celebrate the season with the WTOC Tree Lighting Ceremony in Morrell Park. Join in the festivities and enjoy the holiday entertainment with singing and dancing groups, WTOC personalities and Savannah’s own American Idol, Stephanie Edwards. The great evening culminates with the lighting of the giant WTOC Christmas Tree. Be
sure to stay after the ceremony for the Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights.
Morrell Park, East End of River Street 5:30 p.m.
912.644.6452 or www.SavannahSouthernLights.com

Gingerbread Pirate Ship for the Holidays – Amelia Island, Florida

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AMELIA ISLAND, FL – November 21, 2007 – In a new twist on the traditional holiday gingerbread house, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has unveiled a 17 feet long, 12 feet high gingerbread pirate ship in the resort’s lobby. Complete with masts and crow’s nest, the ship includes gingerbread cannons with chocolate cannonballs and a treasure chest. The resort’s pastry chefs and carpenters logged over 300 hours on this project, including 27 hours constructing the wooden base for the pirate ship and 175 baking hours. Consisting of 1,200 pounds of flour, 450 pounds of granulated sugar, 300 pounds of light brown sugar, 150 pounds of powdered sugar, 3,000 eggs, 435 egg whites, 300 pounds of shortening, 15 gallons of milk, 90 pounds of molasses, seven pounds of cinnamon, five pounds of ginger, two pounds of allspice, ground cloves and nutmeg, the pirate ship is one “sweet” vessel. koi toto togel [Read more…]