Fernandina Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony

By Editor on November 26, 2009

Fernandina Lights the Christmas Tree

A full day of entertainment leads up to the official City of Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the foot of Centre Street by Vice Mayor, Eric Childers. Beginning at 12:00 noon on November 28, carolers, choirs, dancers and singers will entertain visitors throughout the afternoon with the sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday season. Gather up the family and enjoy a magical day with your friends in the community.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 2:00 PM at the Fernandina Harbor Marina aboard the Ye Olde Pirate charter boat and all are invited to welcome him to town! Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way over to the Train Depot at the foot of Centre Street to meet and take pictures with the kids of the community until 5:00pm. Photos with pets will also be available. Entertainment and activities are hosted by the City of Fernandina Beach, Historic Fernandina Business Association and Shiny Badges Ball, Inc.

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Nick Jeurissen

Okay this is getting confusing: Santa and Mrs. Claus coming by boat? This is the exact same tradition as I know from my native Amsterdam where Santa, called Sinterklaas arrives at the docks from his home in Spain, with his helper Pete (no wife here as Sinterklaas is a Catholic Bishop). I have never heard about Santa on this side of the Atlantic Pond coming in by boat. More on the history of the Holidays and how they are celebrated across the globe you can find in “Celebrate the Holidays in Frugal Flair”.
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The Fernandina Pirates will be serving up s'mores downtown today, too!
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The Fernandina Pirates will be serving up s'mores downtown today, too!