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What a great day yesterday was! I love the Friday after Thanksgiving. Shopping, football to keep the man occupied, leftover turkey sandwiches, and the Lighting of the Square here in Georgetown. My husband and I walked down to the Square just after dark, so it was already lit when we got there. It looks like a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting, the perfect picture of an idyllic small town Christmas. The courthouse was strung with lights, and even the dome was colored red by spotlights on the roof. The carolers were in fine voice as they sang from the courthouse steps. Families gathered around on the lawn and sidewalks to listen. The Christmas tree on the corner of Main and Seventh towered above the passing shoppers, and a wreath encircled each of the old-fashioned street lamps. If you haven’t seen the Square at Christmastime, you really should make a point of visiting.

As we walked home, we passed a line of happy people waiting to get into the Palace Theatre for their musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which will be running for the next month. I overheard one little girl say to her mother, “You know what I want to do now? Go to a show. This very instant!” Too cute. The stores around the square have outdone themselves with Christmas-themed gifts. Outside the County Seat, a placard advertised prime rib and shrimp.

Don’t forget that next Saturday, December 1, the Christmas Stroll will take place here in Georgetown. The festivities start at 10 a.m., with the parade at 11. You can get pictures with Santa from 1 to 5 in the afternoon. Over 100 local vendors will be selling arts and crafts, so you’re sure to find some great gifts and stocking stuffers. Be sure to stop by the Moreland offices just one block off the square for a cookie. We’re the gingerbread house on the corner of Austin and Ninth Streets.