SALT LAKE CITY — As the smells of Thanksgiving dinner begin to fade into memory, the sounds of Christmas are ready to replace them.

St. George will host the annual Kickoff to Christmas Monday night at 6 p.m. in the St. George Historic Town Square, beginning the Christmas season with choir performances from local youth and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

“This event is one of our favorite ways to start the holiday season,” said Emerson Watanabe, Recreation Manager for the City of St. George. “Our Parks employees work hard to create Christmas magic for the community to come out and enjoy.”

In addition to photo opportunities with Santa, the St. George Carousel and St. George Children’s Museum will remain open until 8 p.m.

While the Kickoff to Christmas is free, along with

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