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From Oregon to the Ozarks: Silver Dollar City to debut ‘Rockefeller’ style Christmas tree
After failed Google searches, she reached out to the National Christmas Tree Association in St. Louis for guidance. By late April, she was boarding a plane to Portland in search of the perfect fir.

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Forsyth joins Christmas Coalition: Community leaders announce holiday lighting revival, student-built displays, exciting new traditions!
The day officially launched a cornerstone community project that will bring dazzling new lights, student-designed displays, and a renewed sense of holiday pride to Main Street.

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City of Hollister receives 2024 Leadership Award from Branson Christmas Coalition
Since 2016, the Coalition has given this award out to businesses and municipalities that take a leadership role in making our area shine...

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Reader's share favorite Christmas traditions
Branson Globe readers shared with us their favorite Christmas traditions that make their holiday so special.

K.D. Michaels
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Reader recalls a Christmas filled with love
"The kids were told that Christmas presents would not be possible that year, but Grandfather had a plan up his sleeve."

K.D. Michaels
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Branson Globe asks Santa some important questions
Thousands! Some are short with pointed ears, and some look like regular human people. You could be sitting near one right now, so you...

K.D. Michaels
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Festive fun in Forsyth at Christmas parade, concert
An area church distributed knitted stocking caps from their float to anyone who needed or wanted one, and kids in attendance toted bags...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Wreaths placed at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery in special ceremony
A nonprofit organization, Wreaths Across America got its start in 2007, by a wreath producer, who was assisted by veterans and truck drivers

K.D. Michaels
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Santa in the Park event held despite rain
Area businesses come together to provide a holiday extravaganza, with treats, goodies and gifts for the children.

K.D. Michaels
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Drive-thru lighting displays bring Christmas joy to all ages
Lights of Joy is a drive-thru lighting display located off of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. The one-mile extravaganza features more...

K.D. Michaels
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Christmas area appreciation for several shows
Area appreciation dates are set for a number of shows during the month of December.

K.D. Michaels
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Adoration Parade enjoyed by many
Floats representing area businesses, churches and nonprofit organizations were all a part of the annual parade.

K.D. Michaels
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Sights from the 2024 Branson Adoration Parade
All photos by George Kurland

George Kurland
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Silver Dollar City's Christmas voted USA TODAY's 'Best Theme Park Holiday Event' for a seventh time
The now seven-time winning An Old Time Christmas festival features over 6.5 million lights, two Broadway-style Christmas shows and...

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Christmas parade set for this Sunday
The parade, which began more than seven decades ago, is a highlight of the holiday season in Branson, with residents and visitors of all age

K.D. Michaels
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Christmas event slated for Pierce Arrow Theater, December 15
Enjoy a fabulous performance by Nashville Roadhouse Live and A Garth Tribute. Santa and The Grinch will be on hand for photos...

K.D. Michaels
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Branson Chorale Christmas Concert to be held this weekend
Christmas with the Chorale will be held Sunday, December 8, at the Branson United Methodist Church...

K.D. Michaels
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Unique lighting display begins this weekend
All monetary donations will go directly to the Humane Society. There is a collection box at the end of the driveway.

K.D. Michaels
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Songwriter's powerful words remain a big part of Ozark Mountain Christmas
Lynda and Bud arrived in Nashville, where they stayed at Opryland Hotel. While Bud spent his days in meetings, Lynda continued to work on...

K.D. Michaels
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Drive-through Nativity at Life Christian Center
The Nativity, a drive-through event, will be presented on the evenings of December 5, 6 and 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 each night.

K.D. Michaels
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