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Holiday Breaks That Won’t Break the Bank
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s almost Hanukkah, and they’ll be celebrating in Virginia-Highland and Avondale Estates this weekend with “Let’s Light Up Atlanta.” You probably won’t see these particular models, but there will be dreidels. These fanciful models of the traditional toy came from Judaica Corner, Chosen Treasures, William Breman Jewish Heritage Center museum shop and My Glorious House. Photo: Chris Hunt / Staff
All the last minute shopping got you down? Or maybe you’re just down because the economy is keeping the happiness out of the holidays. Whatever the problem, here are a few free ways to fix it.
COWETA CHRISTMAS
If your holiday spirit is waning, perhaps the Newnan Festival of Lights can give you a much needed lift. There will be a bake sale, community caroling, refreshments and live entertainment (Dec. 19), and Santa makes another appearance on the square (Dec. 20). And don’t miss the “Magical Mainstreet Christmas Lights Parade” at 7 p.m. Dec. 20. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19; 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Free. Newnan Courthouse Square, Between West Court Square and East Court Square, Newnan. 770-253-8283.
BUZZ ON OVER
Members of the Georgia Tech Pep Band, Georgia Tech Goldrush Dance Team and Tech mascot Buzz will all be on hand at the Chick-fil-A Bowl Spirit Day Event. They’ll lead the celebration of Tech’s upcoming appearance in the Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A Bowl, and fans will be treated to games, activities and door prizes. Even if you can’t make it to the Georgia Dome on New Year’s Eve, here’s a way to put some pep in your holiday. 2-3 p.m. Dec. 20. Free. Chick-fil-A — Howell Mill Road, 1942 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404-351-8050.
BAND BARGAIN
Atlanta Concert Band’s “Sounds of the Season” will include Russian Christmas music, selections from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride,” some Hanukkah music and more. Conductor and music director John P. Miller will lead the ensemble in an afternoon of holiday cheer at Northview High School. 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Free. 10625 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. 678-377-7603.
GOT GELT?
Chabad Intown celebrates twice this weekend with “Let’s Light Up Atlanta!” events in both Virginia-Highland and Avondale Estates. To mark the beginning of Hanukkah, both events will include menorah lighting, music, dreidels, gelt, face painting, balloon creations and other family activities. And it’s all free. 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Virginia-Highland Neighborhood, North Highland Avenue at Virginia Avenue, Atlanta. 6 p.m. Dec. 22. Across from Avondale Estates City Hall, 21 N. Avondale Plaza. Free. 404-898-0434.
Read other money saving tips at Your Money, and see a list of all of more upcoming free and cheap events.
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