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The Temple Teens participated in the Central Carolina Community College Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.

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Children gathered around Julian Philpott, Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees Chairman, listening eagerly as he read Clement Moore's holiday classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," at the CCCC Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.

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Children and their families counted down to the moment when the Christmas tree suddenly glowed with its bright lights at the CCCC Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.

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Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were among those in attendance at the CCCC Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.

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The Lee County High School Marching Band participated in the CCCC Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.