Mount Hollydays 2008
2008 Mount Hollydays celebrations in December in Historic Downtown Mount Holly included horse drawn buggy and hayrides, a visit from Santa, a “Night in Bethlehem” at the First Baptist Church, viewing of the Chrismon Tree at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, refreshments served and a viewing of the Sanctuary decorations at the First United Methodist Church, decorated store front contest, numerous downtown businesses were open for the evening, book signings, live Nativity Scenes at the Presbyterian and Baptist churches, story telling by Scott Griffin at the Citizens South Bank, an essay contest for local elementary students titled “What Christmas Means to Me” and prizes for the winners were announced, an appearance by the Chick-fil-A cow and live entertainment on the front steps of the First Presbyterian Church which had Morgan Fogarty from WCCB Fox 18 in Charlotte as Mistress of Ceremonies. The entertainment consisted of singing by local talents that included Paige Sisk, Bill Gary, First Presbyterian Church choir and hand bells, Men of Note and Breath of Grace, Paris Suttenfield & Leslie Crist, Michelle McMurry and Jill Spurlin. The atmosphere in downtown Mount Holly during these fun events created a nostalgic feeling of the past with people strolling the downtown enjoying the entertainment and friendship of others.
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Mount Hollydays sponsored the first inaugural Tree Lighting Ceremony in Historic Downtown Mount Holly on November 30, 2008. In addition to the City Christmas tree, there was a dedication ceremony for the new Solar Lights placed on many of the trees in the new Downtown Streetscape. The lights were made possible by donations from local citizens in honor or memory of family or friends. A list of the donors and honorees was read during the dedication of the lights.
In the spring of 2009, Mount Hollydays presented its first scholarship to a student at East Gaston High School. The scholarship, for a student in the Interact Club with the most community service hours, will become an annual event.
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The Board of Directors of Mount Hollydays decorated and delivered 48 tabletop Christmas trees to residents of Woodlawn Haven Rest Home here in Mount Holly.
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A donation was made to the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization from proceeds of the December 2008 events.
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