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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019
SPORTS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
… And the Festive Houses on the IPC Tour Make the Season Even Merrier
Photos by Alisha Crossley Photography
There’s No Place Like HOME
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By Donna Cornelius
HRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, and
so does one of Birmingham’s most anticipated seasonal events. It may be hard to believe that Independent Presbyterian Church’s Holiday House Tour, set for Dec. 14 and 15, is in its 70th year. But it’s even harder to imagine the Magic City’s festive season without it. For many, seeing the beautifully decorated houses that are featured on the tour year after year makes December especially merry and bright.
See IPC TOUR, page 26
Mollie, Susan and John Vawters’ friendly Labrador retriever, is the perfect greeter for holiday guests. In the living room and throughout the house, designer Leah Hazzard works her holiday magic with garlands, trees and festive touches. See story, page 24.
A FRESH IDEA for
Holiday Gift Giving!
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