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Santa Alert, Pagoda Style

A short drive from Pottstown, the Reading Pagoda has an old Christmas Eve tradition.

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By THOMAS CRONE

The Reading Pagoda -- which can be seen from several miles -- flashes red lights every year at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve to let children know that Santa is on his way.

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