Model Train Village, Charleston

One of the highlights of the Christmas Season, the Model Train Village that is displayed from 6:30 to 10:00 pm at the Charleston Fire Dept. We celebrated my uncle's birthday with him by going to see the village tonight, and this was the joyous scene I stumbled upon when I opened the door. The Santa is plugged in to the wall and sings and dances. This little girl was holding both hands and dancing right along with him. (Her mother graciously allowed me to post her photo) The glow of the trains, reds and blues, greens and whites, and the Christmas Village filled the room. It was quite dark where she was dancing, so I had to use the flash and the background was not very lovely, but I really couldn't resist sharing this!

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