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THE C-WORD

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s almost okay to talk about the C-word: Christmas (actually, Chanukah too).  There might be 12 days of Christmas, and eight days of Chanukah, but there are mind-numbing numbers associated with the downtown Seasonal Celebrations.

STATEHOUSE TREE LIGHTING
The annual lighting of the tree (actually, it’s trees; there are two) takes place on December 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.  The lighting will be accompanied by a big BOOM from a Civil War-era cannon (why not?).  Let’s hope the sonic sound won’t shake loose the 285 carefully affixed ornaments.

HOLIDAY POPS
The Columbus Symphony’s Holiday Pops run from December 5 through December 7 at the Ohio Theatre.  You’ll hear more than 22 different types of musical instruments and perhaps even some jingling sleigh bells…

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
The show is slated for Nationwide Arena on December 9 and 10.  What makes it so spectacular?  Clearly, it’s those Rockette legs - they go through over 1,400 pairs of nylons each season.

THE NUTCRACKER
Ballet Met’s family tradition runs December 12 through 23 this year.  Look for the Sugarplum fairy costume bedecked with 133 flowers, 20 stars and 361 gems… but alas, no sugarplums.

What is a sugarplum?

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