Timeless Holiday Traditions (NAPSA)—You can give yourself and your family the present of the spirit of holidays past. It’s alive and well in the historic city of Philadelphia in a variety of ways: This traditional holiday light show dazzles and delights. During the season, more than a half-million lights, dozens of elaborately decorated trees, indoor and outdoor displays, ice-skating performances, musical entertainment and sing-alongs enliven the 101-year-old Longwood Gardens. The newlyrevitalized Franklin Square has caroling, carousel rides andvisits with Santa. Miniature trains andtrolleys win visitors at the Reading Terminal Market. Narrated by Julie Andrews, the 52-year-old Holiday Light Show dazzles shoppers at Macy’s, whichis also home to DickensVillage, an animated display of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol.” No classic Philly celebration is bigger than New Year’s Day. Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade and subsequent performances are family-friendly, exciting fun. * Deck the Alley is an evening of house tours, entertainment, hot cider and homemade goodies on Elfreth’s Alley. Holiday hotel package options, bookable on www.gophila.com, makeit easy for visitors to catch the spirit of the season.
