Melissa Kaylene: Lincoln City Christmas Tree Lighting

Friday, December 20, 2013

Lincoln City Christmas Tree Lighting

 

When we were vacationing at Gleneden Beach over Thanksgiving break we decided to drive a couple miles over to Lincoln City and attend their town's Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

It was held at their Community Center and was a wonderful free event for everyone. Apparently it was only their second year of the tree lighting and Wayne and I were very impressed with how organized the event was!

There was a craft fair, carolers, a cake walk, tons of donated treats to eat as well as cocoa and hot cider, and of course Santa came to visit!

 
Anika was one determined girl and finally won a prize in the cake walk - a big chocolate cake with peppermint frosting. She was so proud (and it was so delicious!)

It was a very cool experience to be part of a small community celebration where none of us knew anyone local, yet we still felt welcome and part of the group.

That's how it should be.

It was a great family event we all shared during out vacation, with hospitality that won't be forgotten.

 
~Melissa

1 comment:

  1. How precious :) Your pictures are gorgeous and memories priceless! Thanks for sharing via Mommy Monday!
    xoxo

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