{"id":24800,"date":"2018-12-23T11:13:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-23T16:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/?p=24800"},"modified":"2019-11-26T19:15:23","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T00:15:23","slug":"south-philly-does-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2018\/12\/23\/south-philly-does-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"South Philly Does Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Part of the magic of South Philly at Christmastime, is how they decorate. An ornate, weathered alley gate is adorned with an evergreen wreath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This store with a security gate showcases a red ribbon vintage wreath complete with a bell and bunches of grapes that most likely belonged to their Nonna. Down the block, is a gorgeous window box with evergreen branches, holly berries, and stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nativity scenes share large picture windows with Santa Claus, and a small side street is lined on both sides with inflatable characters. Here’s hoping that South Philly remains it’s goofy, gritty, nostalgic, unique self. Merry Christmas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part of the magic of South Philly at Christmastime, is how they decorate. An ornate, weathered alley gate is adorned with an evergreen wreath. 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