NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) – In downtown New Bern, where the lights shine so bright, the Beary Merry Christmas brings pure magical delight.
With elves on the shelves and a grinch in the mix, trees full of sparkle and ornament tricks.
The festive event turns Bear Plaza so grand, into Santa’s own North Pole, the best in the land.
“I enjoy seeing the magic in the children’s eyes. There’s a special age, a sweet spot, when the kids come in at the just right age, and they see Santa, and it all becomes real, so magical,” Santa said.
One dad shares the joy that this season brings near, passing down memories year after year.
“We took a lot of pictures when I was a kid and a lot of memories with the family growing up, and I definitely want to make memories with my kids,” Edward Garcia said.
But even the grown-ups can’t hide their festive delight, the Christmas spirit shines throughout the plaza ever so bright.
“It doesn’t matter how old you are, as you can always have Christmas spirit,” Beary Merry Christmas manager Katherine Banks said. “We have grandpas and grandma come here, and they’re just so happy to see Santa, and it really just resonates with me.”
It’s all part of Beary Merry, this joyful affair, with Christmas so close, magic fills the air.
Santa’s still waiting with a ho-ho-ho cheer, make your wishes while the holiday’s here.
Families still have time to make last-minute wishes with Santa in Bear Plaza at his cottage. The Beary Merry Santa meet and greet final call is Christmas Eve at 2:00 PM.
WITN is a proud sponsor of Beary Merry Christmas.
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