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Posted on Wednesday 23rd of November, 2022,
Twinkling lights, Christmas Moooving Art Cows and giant baubles are starting to appear across the region as the count down to the festive season begins.
Locals and visitors are encouraged to embrace the festivities whist exploring a range of events and activities that have been put together to celebrate the season and spread joy.
Everyone’s favourite, the three colourful Christmas Cows including Moodolf and the sleigh will feature at a new location this year outside the Visitor Centre. Many of the towns throughout Greater Shepparton are getting ready to enjoy Carols by Candlelight, with special additions this year including a Christmas Market on the Riverbank of Murchison and the chance to create special Christmas tree decorations in Mooroopna.
Children will be able to post their letters to Santa as Santa’s Mailbox returns to the Post Office on Wyndham Street, Shepparton.
Letters will be accepted up until Friday 2 December, to make sure it reaches the North Pole in time.
Letters must be addressed to:
Santa
NORTH POLE 9999
To ensure Santa can reply to your letter, please attach a 65c Christmas stamp on the front of the envelope and write your name and address on the back. Please note that Santa can only reply to Australian addresses.
In addition to the Christmas Decorations, this year a Winter Wonderland Christmas Hub will be open in Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall to help with all your Christmas shopping needs. Christmas lists, gift wrapping, children activities and cheeky elves will be at the Christmas Hub.
Mayor, Cr Shane Sali said he hoped the festive season was a positive and joyful time for the community.
“Keep your eye out for the decorations across Greater Shepparton over the coming weeks, we hope they bring a little happiness and cheer to the region,” he said.
“This should be a time for well wishes and caring, please support our local businesses and consider taking the stress out of shopping by visiting the Christmas Hub and get help with gift wrapping and finding the perfect gift for your friends and family.”
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