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Take Care Thanksgiving/Hello Holidays

by Michele Taranto
Some may call it the perfect four-day weekend. The Thanksgiving holiday has a little something for everyone: football, a grand meal, time with friends and family, bargain hunting, holiday decorating, and of course, delicious leftovers! Friday is typically reserved for shopping and turkey sandwiches, and on Saturday, consumers are encouraged to support and patronize local businesses, or enjoy lunch or dinner on Small Business Saturday. What could possibly top that? How about closing out the weekend with a community kick-off of the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 1 with the Norwood Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration!
This is the day some may call the calm before the storm. A time to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends before the Christmas bustle begins. In true Norwood form, each year the town hosts a free festive afternoon that has become a favorite holiday tradition. The fun-filled family event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, 1:30-4 p.m., on the Norwood Town Common. The celebration includes a reindeer dash, horse-drawn hayrides, festive entertainment by the Madrigals, the Band Gig School of Music, and Kinetic Dance Studio, arts & crafts, holiday readings, face painting, a parade, and choir music. The afternoon concludes when Santa and Mrs. Clause make their dramatic entrance and light up the Norwood Town Common!
The Norwood Recreation Department has again successfully orchestrated a party the entire family will enjoy. Three days of the holiday weekend have well secured their scheduled traditions, so finish that holiday shopping and decorating by Sunday morning to stop and truly engage in the meaning of the holiday; capturing a season of memories.

Sunday, Dec. 1

1:30-2 p.m.
Reindeer Dash
Town Common

2-3:30 p.m.
Horse Drawn Hayrides
Entertainment
Games
Arts & Crafts
Town Common

2-3 p.m.
Local musical choirs
Walter J. Dempsey Bandstand

3:35 p.m.
Parade leaves Guild Square Heading to the Town Common
Walter J. Dempsey Bandstand

3:45 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to ‘Light Up’ Norwood’s Holiday Trees
Town Common

This schedule is subject to change, depending on weather. 

Norwood residents would agree (and often brag) that no town unites and celebrates like Norwood, and this year’s holiday celebration is a great opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors and kick off the holiday season!