Southern Christmas Show Announces 2022 Schedule
Before anyone says anything about it being too early to talk about Christmas, we already played holiday tunes for 24 hours straight on July 25th. Clearly, it’s never too early…

Before anyone says anything about it being too early to talk about Christmas, we already played holiday tunes for 24 hours straight on July 25th. Clearly, it's never too early to talk about Christmas at K104.7. Besides, this is big news! The Southern Christmas Show has released details about its 2022 schedule.
The 55th annual Southern Christmas Show returns to the Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte from November 10th through the 20th. According to the official website, the event will feature 440 local and regional vendors. You can really get a lot of holiday shopping done there.
The Southern Christmas Show is packed with other attractions as well. You'll be able to stroll by the festively decorated designer rooms, Christmas Tree Lane, Olde Town, the model train display and, of course, stop by to see Santa Claus. Live musical performances will take place on the LeafFilter Entertainment Stage. And we can only hope Helmut's Strudel will be back this year.
Want to beat the crowds? The Charlotte Observer reports that there will be a special preview night on Wednesday, November 9th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Going that night helps a great cause, too. A portion of each preview night ticket sold will be donated to The Sandbox, an organization that supports the families of children with cancer or life-altering illnesses.
You can also pre-shop at the Early Bird VIP morning on November 12th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Now that's commitment! The first 250 VIP shoppers even get a special commemorative ornament.
Heads up for families: no strollers, wagons, or carts will be allowed at this year's Southern Christmas Show. Also, groups larger than 20 people must purchase their tickets in advance. Tickets are now available online or you can buy them at participating Harris Teeter stores.
Christmas Lights Around The World
The season of lights is here. We're lucky that we get to see amazing Christmas lights every holiday season at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and, of course, McAdenville, a.k.a. Christmas Town USA. But we're not alone. People everywhere love to illuminate their cities at this time of year. Let's take a tour of Christmas lights around the world!
Christmas tree in Nazareth, Israel

Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Coliseum and Christmas tree in Rome, Italy

Christmas illuminations along the Champs Elysees in Paris

PARIS - NOVEMBER 23: Christmas illuminations are lit along the Champs Elysees avenue on November 23, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette in Paris

Christmas lights at St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia

Christmas decorations in Helsinki, Finland

Cheonggyecheon Christmas Festival in Seoul, South Korea

Christmas market in Erfurt, Germany

ERFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: Visitors gather at the annual Christmas market on Domplatz square as the Dom cathedral (L) and Severikirche church stand illuminated behind on November 26, 2014 in Erfurt, Germany. Christmas markets across Germany are opening this week and will stay open through the end of December to sell Gluehwein, Christmas decorations, sweets and other delights. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Christmas lighting in Johannesburg, South Africa

Christmas tree and Church of our Lady Tyn in Prague

Christmas lights on Grafton Street in Dublin, Ireland

Christmas decoration at Tamandaré Square in Goiania, Brazil

Christmas tree on the water in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tunnel of Light in Kuwana, Japan

The Tower Bridge with an illuminated Christmas tree in London

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark

Inner Harbor in Victoria, BC, Canada

Christmas angels in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Kremlin embankment in Moscow decorated for Christmas

Christmas moose decoration in Stockholm, Sweden

Christmas panorama in Stockholm, Sweden

Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

Christmas lights at Grand Central Terminal in New York City

Christmas at Rockefeller Center in New York City

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: A general view at the annual tree lighting ceremony and Christmas celebration at Rockefeller Center on December 3, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)