Storytime With Santa At Cornelius Library
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As old fashioned as they may seem in our rapidly-evolving digital age, there are still a few “analog” Christmas traditions that manage to survive, such as putting up a real Christmas tree and singing carols. One of my favorites is the reading of the holiday classic, The Night Before Christmas.
The 19th Century poem was originally called A Visit from St. Nicholas and is attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, although some argue that it was actually written by a man named Major Henry Livingston Jr. In either case, the poem is instantly recognizable and always entertaining, especially when it’s read to you by one of the stars of the story.
Children and their parents are invited to enjoy a theatrical reading of The Night Before Christmas by none other than Santa Claus himself. This special storytime event will take place on Thursday, December 8th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Cornelius branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Following the reading, you’ll have the opportunity to take photos with Santa. This is a free event but space is limited so you must reserve your spot. Registration closes on Wednesday, December 7th at 8:00 p.m. The library is located at 21105 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius.
10 Family Friendly Christmas Day Trips In The Carolinas
Christmas is coming and it’s time to start making plans. If you’re like me you are now fully immersed in the holiday spirit. If you’re looking for some fun family-friendly Christmas events around the Carolinas we’ve got you covered. We’ve told you about all the events happening locally in the immediate Charlotte area (and boy are there a lot of them!). But for this list, I want to zero in on family-friendly Christmas trips you can take in the Carolinas. A couple of these I would consider “local” but others are a short drive. They are perfect for a day (or night) trip and are easily doable without a hotel stay. Though you can’t go wrong with a full weekend getaway this time of year either! Each attraction on this list is one of the top holiday destinations in North or South Carolina (or both). They are the perfect opportunities to make life-long memories with your family that you will treasure forever. So grab your kids, jump in the car, and have a good old-fashioned family Christmas. It’s what the season is all about after all. Merry Christmas!
Here are 10 of our favorite family-friendly Christmas trips in the Carolinas:
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
