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🎄 Celebrate the season with Carols, Cookies, and Crafts

December 4, 2024 • 
Dalton Phillips
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A child smiling at the camera in a festive outfit. A small baby sits at a craft table. A group of people grab cookies in a large lobby.

Everyone knows handmade ornaments are the best kind.

Photos provided by the Tennessee State Museum

Gather your little ones for the return of Tennessee State Museum’s annual holiday event, Carols, Cookies, and Crafts.

This free, family-friendly seasonal celebration springs to life tomorrow, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features, as the name suggests:

Dress in your merriest outfit: Holiday-themed sweaters and other festive looks are encouraged and celebrated.

Join the free festivities

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