{"id":242624,"date":"2021-12-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/holiday-cheer-is-back-in-little-italy-with-the-23rd-annual-tree-lighting-christmas-village\/"},"modified":"2021-12-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:00:00","slug":"holiday-cheer-is-back-in-little-italy-with-the-23rd-annual-tree-lighting-christmas-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/holiday-cheer-is-back-in-little-italy-with-the-23rd-annual-tree-lighting-christmas-village\/","title":{"rendered":"La alegr\u00eda navide\u00f1a est\u00e1 de vuelta en Little Italy con el 23.\u00ba Alumbrado Anual del \u00c1rbol y Villa Navide\u00f1a\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chris Gomez<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re so excited to bring back our annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village on Saturday, Dec. 4th from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Last year, families welcomed us into their homes with our\u00a0<\/span>Little Italy Holiday Special<\/span><\/i>\u00a0virtual tree lighting experience and this year we can\u2019t wait to have everyone back in our neighborhood celebrating the holidays and joining in the fun.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our annual Tree Lighting & Christmas Village kicks-off at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. Families will be able to walk around and take in the new holiday d\u00e9cor created by Little Italy\u2019s own elves, including shimmery kinetic spiral trees and modern-inspired triangle trees. Neighborhood favorites like the 10-foot-tall gold nutcrackers,\u00a0the Aurora Tree, a 25-foot Venetian inspired tree designed by California artist Joshua Hubert, located in the center of Piazza Basilone and the permanent 25\u2019 tall live tree in the Piazza\u00a0della\u00a0Famiglia, will also be in full display.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a stroll through the Christmas Village and purchase some locally handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts from our local vendors and crafters, for everyone on your list. Sweet treats and delicious eats will also be available, while the sounds of live music\u00a0fills\u00a0the crisp Little Italy night air.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With your holiday shopping done and treats in hand, head over to the Piazza\u00a0della\u00a0Famiglia for the time-honored Italian countdown and tree lighting at 6:30 p.m., but first be sure to stop by the Big Red Mailbox, located at India & W. Date, and write your own letter to Santa. Kids of all ages can tell him what they\u2019ve been up to, what\u2019s on their Christmas list this year, and even draw him a picture! If you aren\u2019t able to stop by the Letters to Santa booth, you can also email your letter to Santa at\u00a0<\/span>Letters@SantaInLittleItalySD.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and when Santa has some down time, he will respond.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like the magic of the holidays in Little\u00a0Italy,\u00a0and we hope you\u2019ll join\u00a0the celebration this year.\u00a0Wishing you and your families a\u00a0Buon Natale\u00a0e Felice Anno Nuovo.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, please visit us at?<\/span>LittleItalySD.com<\/span><\/a>?or follow us on Instagram?<\/span>@LittleItalySD<\/span><\/a>, Twitter?<\/span>@LittleItalySD<\/span><\/a>?and Facebook?<\/span>@LittleItalySD<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Christopher Gomez has been Little Italy\u2019s District Manager since 2000. Reach him at\u00a0<\/span><\/i>chris@littleitalysd.com<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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