Old Fashion Christmas

(Truth or Consequences NM)
Each year, the town holds an Old Fashion Christmas night in downtown to instill the holiday spirit. Colorful lights everywhere, festive music, a visit by Santa, streets closed for easy wandering with shops, cafés, and galleries staying open late.

Old Fashion Christmas

Old Fashion Cristmas – Reindeer Lights

A tree lighting next to city offices kicked off the celebration which included many more light displays in addition to the trees. The plaza next to the Visitor Center was also lit up; as was a small park on the far end of town. Store fronts were gaily decorated, and music of the season could be heard.

Old Fashion Christmas

Tree Lighting

Old Fashion Christmas

Lights in Plaza

Old Fashion Christmas

Lighted Fire Engine Brings Santa

Santa Claus arrived on a noisy fire engine draped with strings of colorful lights. He and his elves greeted the many children with glee and candy canes. Later, there was a Christmas play performed by children.

Old Fashion Christmas

Santa with Children

Old Fashion Christmas

Getting Warm by a Barrel Fire in the Street

Old Fashion Christmas

Another Park Lit Up

Barrel fires along the main street had people gathered around to get warm, and sipping hot cocoa. A local church provided a stable and Nativity scene with live actors. Turkey, ham, and side dishes were available at a pot-luck dinner; followed by the play.

Old Fashion Christmas

More Decorations

Old Fashion Christmas

Live Nativity in Stable

An occassional very light rain fell, which could easily have been snow had it been a bit colder. That would have been a nice touch. It was a fun night with friendly folks celebrating the season.

Camp: Caballo Lake SP-Beach primitive
Scene: Decorations, nativity, street scenes

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