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The applause was really grand, which goes to show you that us Paris citizens are loving these community events. And thankfully, that wasn’t it. Sleigh what?!

Not only did this year’s Jingle Bell Night celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree, it also commenced the town’s brand-new Festive Fridays, extending the closing of most of the stores right here in Paris ‘till 7pm! These Fridays will be going on until the 20th of December, giving us residents all the time we need for our late-night local shopping sprees, fir sure! Did you catch that pun?

And again, it still doesn’t end there. I may have left a few things out of what the upcoming Festive Fridays entail, for our very own Wincey Mills will be servicing their complimentary gift wrapping in the shop to cover your presents with festive joy It’s a wrap! Also, there is a big moving statue of a nutcracker in the foyer of the Wincey Mills, so if you ever get the chance to stop by for anything, make sure to take a selfie of you with it and send it to us on Facebook at The Paris Independent!

If you are wondering what happened after the lighting of the tree, night festivities kept going on! Carolers roamed the streets, singing Christmas carols and festive songs, elves were found running around the town blocks, and the Paris Baptist Church was giving out hot chocolate and cookies! I bet Santa would really love that.

And that’s all that happened on this year’s Paris Jingle Bell night! I’d say it was an amazing experience to see the Christmas tree become illuminated and the nightlife commence Now I can’t wait for the Santa Claus Parade! Happy holi-sleighs! I sure hope you all will be able to support local businesses during the Festive Fridays!

-Paris Independent Junior Correspondent, Stephen L

The tree looks quiet and pristine, however, a few minutes earlier it was packed with townsfolk eagerly waiting for it to be lit to signify the official start to the holiday season. Everyone counted down in anticipation. Also pictured is , a big moving statue of a nutcracker in the foyer of the Wincey Mills, so if you ever get the chance to stop by for anything, make sure to take a selfie of you with it and send it to us on Facebook at The Paris Independent!