What traditions are linked with your Christmas memories — the events that signal that Christmas is here?
For many, that mindset starts in a church pew during a Christmas Eve service lit by candlelight. For others, it’s reminiscing over childhood memories of finding your heart’s desire under the tree — after waking Mom and Dad up before the crack of dawn to see what Santa had brought. Is it caroling with friends? Sitting down to a meal surrounded by those you love most?
Possibly, it’s an annual outing your family made to see light displays, lighted boats gliding down the Tennessee River or seasonal songs performed by local choirs.
Following are five events that have become an integral part of Christmas in Chattanooga.
Staff file photo / Samuel Patton views EPBs holiday window display in 2010.