The Mt. Airy Baptist Church Choir performed during the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the old schoolhouse in Mt. Airy.
The Mt. Airy Baptist Church Choir performed during the town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
It was a festive mood in Mt. Airy Tuesday as dozens turned out for the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting. For the second year running the celebration was held at the old Mt. Airy Schoolhouse, soon to become city hall.
The evening was punctuated by prayer and singing and featured, of course, Santa Claus. Attendee Bruce Pitts said, “God is still in Mt. Airy and still in this school.”
Mt. Airy Mayor Gary Morris offers a warm welcome.Santa Claus arrives!Kids stand in line to talk with Santa and have their pictures made with him.Children write letters to Santa (just to make sure he doesn’t forget what they told him).Attendees enjoy refreshments and fellowship.3-year old Audrey and her big sister, 5-year old Delaney, enjoy the big Christmas tree outside the Old Mt. Airy Schoolhouse.
