THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE, which consists of members of the First Baptist Church of Sparta and other local residents, will perform Dec. 1 through 3 at First Baptist Church of Sparta. Each performance will be begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are sold out, according to a church spokesperson.

Choose and Cut, other events are planned this weekend

Visitors and residents alike have several Yuletide events, from the annual Choose and Cut event to the Singing Christmas Tree, to choose from to keep them busy this weekend.

Singing Christmas Tree

The Singing Christmas Tree will perform at the First Baptist Church of Sparta on Dec. 1, 2 and 3, with each performance beginning at 7 p.m. The event was sold out as of early this week, but those without tickets will be given seats if they are available after all those who have tickets are seated.

The popular singing tree performance features numerous community members who gather at the church for the three-night event, which features a cantata entitled, "Come to the Manger."

Moravian Christmas

The Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp will host a Moravian Mountain Christmas Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 beginning at 11 a.m. The event, which is free of charge, will be held at Higgins Lodge on Pendry Drive in Laurel Springs. However, the camp is taking donations to cover the cost of crafts for the Saturday event. The day will feature activities including candle dipping, cider pressing, hay rides, crafts for all ages and more. Other activities include festive music in the barbershop style, sing-alongs, guitar and dulcimer performances, bluegrass, gospel

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