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You don’t want to miss Christmas in Leesville on Dec. 4 from 6-8 pm.

There will be a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest (with up to 4 people on the team). First prize is $100, 2nd prize is $50 and 3rd prize is free ice cream from Truly Scrumptious. The Gingerbread House Decorating contest is from 6-7 pm, with the Winners announced at 7:15.

To register for the contest, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSNRXTS .

The merchants, along with everyone else, are excited about this once a year event! There will be a parade, classic cars, a marshmallow roast and much more. Children would not forget this festive time in Leesville.

Don’t miss a chance to experience a Christmas of the past in Batesburg/Leesville. Take advantage of the shops with unique items and shopping right on the street.

There are several places to eat or just have some coffee. The town and houses are getting ready for the Holidays. As Martha Stewart said, you can’t have too many Christmas decorations.

I plan to have fun and get in the Christmas spirit with this spark of nostalgia right down the road! I hope to see you on Friday in Leesville.

What are you doing this year to be safe and festive? Email me at Cindy.lexchron@gmail.com