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Christmas Extravaganza Welcomes More Than 1,000

Band Concerts, Sing-alongs, Theatrical Performances Part of Inaugural Event

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Pinecrest Academy, a PreK through 12th grade college preparatory Catholic school in Cumming, welcomed more than 1,000 guests to the school’s first-ever Christmas Extravaganza on Friday evening, December 18, 2015.

Pinecrest parents, grandparents, siblings, and members of the community were treated to an event that featured the talents of Lower, Middle and High School students. Guests enjoyed a series of band performances - from the Beginning Band to the award-winning high school Wind Symphony - sing-alongs, choral and theatrical performances, and colorful art displays.

Other activities located throughout the 68-acre campus included Christmas Card Making, Visits with Santa, Ornament Craft Making, an Instagram Photo Stop, an Elf Photo Stop and Cookie Decorating.

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Many visitors also took time to visit the Advent Room, a special room assembled by students, parents and faculty, whereby guests were able to enter, sit and silently reflect and pray in what was staged to simulate a star lit cave with the Holy Family, replicating the very first Nativity. The Advent Room is a long-standing Pinecrest tradition.

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