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Christmas in Thurmont

Deb Abraham Spalding

“It was a Great day for everyone. also helps as Mrs. Claus. Later in had at Christmas in
Christmas in Thurmont is always the day, he read “The Night Before Thurmont! Everyone
a very special event,” said Vickie Christmas” to a crowd of eager had a great time and
Grinder, Thurmont’s Main Street listeners at the Thurmont Regional the weather was
manager, about the 2017 Christmas Library. perfect. My thanks to
in Thurmont event, held on Saturday, In the municipal parking lot, the girls and boys of
December 2, 2017. horse-drawn carriage rides were all ages who visited
Mild and sunny weather made enjoyed by many. Boy Scouts with with us today, and a
for a pleasant trip for participants to Troop 270 helped participants special thank you to the
stroll through town, traveling from on and off the carriages in a safe volunteers, businesses,
store to store to collect stamps for manner. and donors that
the prize drawing. Prizes winners were drawn made today possible.
Mayor John Kinnaird could be in a presentation held at Hobb’s Christmas in Thurmont
found smiling for photos as Santa Hardware. Almost every kid was is one of the 365 days
in Mechanicstown Park. He has a winner. The day was enjoyed by each year that reminds
put his long white beard to work many. me of why I would not
for several years, volunteering as Mayor Kinnaird expressed these live anywhere else!”
Santa throughout Thurmont and sentiments on Facebook, “What
surrounding areas. His wife, Karen, an absolutely amazing day we (right) Pets also love to have
their photos taken with Santa!
Mary Dal-Favero’s dogs are too
interested in Santa’s beard to
smile for the camera!
Courtesy Photos

(left) Santa is shown holding a baby
elf, who felt so snuggly in Santa’s lap, a
little nap seemed like a good idea.

(above) Driver John Towers is shown with Boy Scout Troop 270, who assisted with carriage rides
during Christmas in Thurmont.

(right) Niki Eyler (pictured right) of Eylers
Stables hosted carriage rides during
Christmas in Thurmont. She is shown with
Nan Collins.