Christmas in Davidson is Davidson's largest and most popular event, with an estimated attendance of more than 20,000 people and a bevy of activities, food, and shopping that is sure to appeal to holiday revelers of all ages.

Activities at Christmas in Davidson include:

• Take a ride on the trolley, stroll down Main Street.

• Holiday shopping at one of the many unique specialty shops.

• Journey through the Holiday Village of vendors on the Village Green.

• A wide variety of entertainment on the library stage.

• Visit the Ten Thousand Villages at the Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House for goods from more than 30 developing countries.

• Visit with Santa at the library.

• Sit in on story time with Mrs. Claus at the library.

• Visit the many participating Davidson businesses offering everything from reindeer food and art projects for the kids to live music and complimentary beverages.

• Visit Town Hall where children can enjoy a theater performance and 'make & take' craft projects.

• Experience the live nativity.

• Take the family photo while riding on a horse-drawn carriage down Main Street

• Live entertainment, fine art and gingerbread cookies for the kids at South Main Square.

• And the newest event at Christmas in Davidson, ice skating. The holiday ice skating rink will be open extended hours — 3-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1-9 p.m. Saturday.

For more information on all the activities available at this year's event, visit the new event Web site www.christmasindavidson.com for a complete event guide for Christmas in Davidson, as well as maps, attractions and up-to-date information.