INSIGHT Magazine December 2013 | Page 24

Holiday Entertainment ON A DIME by Benjamin Nunnally Lights And Decorations Some people are meant to decorate. They hang lights, put out the glowing plastic reindeer and an authentic Santa who really says “Ho ho ho.” We at Insight don’t decorate, however; we’re completely content to gawk. If you’re like us, you’ll want to check out these festive light and decoration occasions and stay away from ladders, staple-guns and light ropes this year. • Dec. 2 - Jacksonville Christmas Decoration Lighting - the City of Jacksonville will be lighting up their decorations today at 4:30 all over town, with a special gathering in the square at 6 p.m. • Dec. 2 - JSU in Lights, presented by President and Mrs. Meehan and the Student Government Association at the President’s home, from 4-5:30 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl to donate to the school’s holiday helping project if you can; it’s sure to make a child happy this season! • Dec. 3 - Homes for the Holidays, a self-driving tour through Anniston, featuring several decorated homes to amaze and delight. Starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. at locations throughout Anniston; call the Anniston Museum at 256-237-6766, ext 120 for more information about tour locations. Parades Don’t try and pretend you’re too cool for parades. Nearly every city in the County will be hosting a Christmas parade this month, with some of the biggest hap- 24 December 2013 INSIGHT