By Beth David, Editor
The Acushnet Fire Department held its annual lighting of the Christmas display on Sunday, 12/1/24, and Santa came with Mrs. Claus, but so did the Grinch. Mr. Grinch stole a package from the display and made a quick getaway through the crowd. Unfortunately for him, an Acushnet police officer apprehended him just outside the building and recovered the package. Many of the children saw Mr. Grinch run off, but most were not worried, and the festivities did not suffer from his shenanigans.
There was free hot chocolate and cookies, and people could order Girl Scout Cookies from Daisy Troop 63502. The Ford Middle School Choir led the crowd in a singalong as they waited for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive.
The display will be lit up every night until January at Fire Station #1, 24 Russell Street (Parting Ways).
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- Young Colson reaches for his father, clearly not impressed with Santa or Mrs. Claus, at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Harley, Naomi, and Selena get ready for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- The Grinch steals a package and runs through the crowd to escape at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. He was apprehended just a short time later by Acushnet Police and the package was recovered. Photo by Beth David.
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- Mackenna and Santa share a moment at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Riley and Abigail include dad, Andrew, in their picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Santa and Mrs. Clause wave to the crowd after getting a ride from the fire truck at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- This Santa Claus is lit up for the season at the annual lighting of the Christmas display, which included a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- This illuminated Santa’s Workshop mold is lit up for the season at the annual lighting of the Christmas display, which included a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Santa and Mrs. Claus listen as Selena tells the big guy what she wants for Christmas at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Sophie and Levi share a laugh with Santa at the annual lighting of the Christmas display at Acushnet Fire Station #1 on 12/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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