With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching, many traditional local events are scheduled to take place. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Atoka will host its annual tree lighting in Adkison Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. As always, there will be Christmas music, hot cocoa, and cookies. Saturday, Dec. 3 Have pancakes with Santa and help raise money for CASA of Tipton County. The breakfast will … [Read more...] about Christmas events are set to begin next week
Christmas
Send us your letter to Santa by Dec. 16!
Each year, The Leader publishes letters to Santa in a special section – and this year will be no different. To do this, we usually distribute printed forms to local elementary schools and rely on the generosity of local teachers to have their students complete them in the allotted timeframe. Our teachers are more overwhelmed than ever. The Leader’s elves don’t want to add to … [Read more...] about Send us your letter to Santa by Dec. 16!
Dickens Christmas is this weekend – find out what’s new about this annual event
This Saturday, hundreds of people dressed in Victorian garb are expected to return to Covington’s Historic Court Square as the Dickens Christmas event returns. Organized by the Downtown Merchants Association, the event is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and will feature characters from the beloved story milling about with the guests. The event will take place from … [Read more...] about Dickens Christmas is this weekend – find out what’s new about this annual event
Jingle & Mingle kicks off the Christmas Open House on the square
It’s already starting to look a lot like Christmas on the Covington Square. Now in its 20th year, the annual Christmas open house will begin Thursday with a Jingle & Mingle ladies’ night out. “Everyone is getting everything out for Christmas,” said Lisa Keith, co-owner of Court Square Antiques. “The stores look like they’re going to be packed with a lot of Christmas decor … [Read more...] about Jingle & Mingle kicks off the Christmas Open House on the square
