By Ann Borges
The lovely snow covering on trees, fields and mountains is the seasonal background to Christmas festivities this year. The town Christmas tree at the Memorial in Tamworth Village is a welcoming presence, and illuminated trees outside many houses, Santa displays and Nativity scenes proclaim the joyous season.
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