~ by Mark Blackwell

I am always delighted when driving into Nashville at Christmas-time and seeing this little village dressed up in its finest. I like the way the shops are all attractively decorated with good taste. And I like the quiet. The sidewalks aren’ t barraged with loud rock‘ n’ roll music. Instead there is an aural space in which people are heard greeting each other with“ Merry Christmas,”“ Happy Holidays,” and heartfelt wishes for a joyful New Year.

Hey, I’ m not saying that there is nothing going on here to entertain folks— because there is plenty. On November 24 at 6:00 p. m., there will be an official Christmas Tree lighting ceremony over at the History Center with music and refreshments. And Santa Claus will be there, too, starting at noon.

And there is the annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, where folks from around the area display and sell their unique creations. That runs from 10 to 5 on November 24, and 10 to 4 on November 25.

Brown County folks love to entertain visitors as well as each other, especially around Christmas. I remember going out to the big musicals that Slats Klug used to organize. There were about a dozen or so local musicians performing original seasonal songs as well as the traditional carols. But times change and now Brown County folks are putting on a new show at the Brown County Playhouse called“ Believe, a Brown County Christmas.” It runs from the end of November right up to Christmas.

Another tradition is the arrival of the Indiana Railroad Santa Train at Helmsburg. It is coming December 1, around 8:30 p. m. this year. You can come aboard and visit

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