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The 30 Annual “An Evening of Christmas Spirit” event, sponsored by The Carriage House Inn, The Town of Emmitsburg, and the Emmitsburg
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Business and Professionals Association (EBPA), was held on December 3, 2018. The festivities began with the town’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony in front of the Emmitsburg Community Center on South
Seton Avenue, then the crowd migrated up South Seton Avenue to
The Carriage House Inn, where local choirs entertained while the
community enjoyed complimentary hot dogs, cookies, and hayrides.
For thirty years, this event has exemplifi ed the true meaning of
Christmas Spirit! Courtesy Photo

Renata Provance (Santa’s helper) and Santa are
pictured with Kay Hollinger, and Nikki, Madi, and Luke Ray (center) is shown with Santa and Mayor
Austyn Knoedler. A nice crowd turns out for the festivities on the mild evening. Briggs.

Mayor Briggs volunteers,
serving free hot dogs and
refreshments.

(left) The Worship Team
from Christ’s Community
Church was one of the
groups performing in JoAnn’s
Ballroom. Other groups
included the Emmitsburg
Community Choir, Fairfi eld
High School Show Choir, and
more.

Photos by Deb Abraham Spalding

Brothers Jeff and
Brian Glass have been
providing hay rides
during “An Evening
of Christmas Spirit”
for many years. They
represent the Taney
Stair Corporation.

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