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City Sidewalks (Encore)

Dec 4, 2025
Join a cozy evening stroll through a city dressed in festive lights and shop window displays. Experience the wonder of gingerbread miracles and childhood memories associated with a beloved record player. Feel the excitement of gathering friends for a classic film as the theater lights dim and peppermint delights are shared. Reflect on the joy of simple moments, where laughter and whispers enhance the magic of the season. A perfect blend of nostalgia and holiday cheer awaits!
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Marquee, Peppermints And Childhood Rituals

  • Kathryn Nicolai describes spotting a theater marquee being updated and remembering childhood rituals of marking TV specials on a calendar.
  • She buys peppermint starlights and plans a movie night with friends, anchoring the memory in sensory details.
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Strolling Through Holiday Windows

  • Kathryn and friends stroll the holiday-lit streets, pausing at decorated shop windows and sipping cocoa and coffee.
  • They notice intricate displays and details that evoke memory and shared nostalgia among the group.
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Gingerbread Replica Of The Street

  • At the bakery window Kathryn discovers a gingerbread replica of the very street they walk, complete with tiny iced shops and a gingerbread theater.
  • The discovery heightens their hurry to the real theater and ties the evening together with wonder.
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