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Ranson's Festive Tree Lighting Brings Community Together

Ranson draws large crowd for annual tree-lighting event

The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

Ranson's annual Christmas tree-lighting event at Lancaster Circle attracted a large crowd, embodying the holiday spirit with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving in a horse-drawn sleigh. Community members enjoyed wagon rides, hot chocolate, and festive fellowship, marking a cheerful start to the season, as reported by The Journal.

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