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Philadelphia does it up big for the holidays

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink which offers ice skating and skate rentals and Wintergarden, a holiday-themed garden. Both are open until Feb. 23.

A crew from Proof Productions decorate the city's holiday tree at Philadelphia's City Hall with ornaments including colorful holiday balls, sleds, Christmas stockings, snowmen and snowflakes.
A crew from Proof Productions decorate the city's holiday tree at Philadelphia's City Hall with ornaments including colorful holiday balls, sleds, Christmas stockings, snowmen and snowflakes.Read moreBAIDI WANG / Staff Photographer

Center City has become a go-to spot to celebrate the holidays. The festivities kicked off Thanksgiving Day, when the 12th annual open-air Christmas Village opened for business. More than 130 vendors are selling their wares at LOVE Park, Dilworth Plaza, and City Hall. In addition, a carousel awaits riders in theCity Hall Courtyard, and visitors can walk through “The Present” — a 27-foot-tall, holiday gift box featuring 5 miles of red and white LED lights with 100,000 bulbs. For more information, go to philachristmas.com