Staunton is gearing up for a special Christmas celebration

The Staunton Chamber of Commerce and the city of Staunton are busy making preparations for a very special Christmas in Staunton. After many activities had to be postponed or altered due to the pandemic, they are hopeful that this year will be more like the holidays we all remember.

When the planning stage is over, the work begins on Wednesday, Dec. 1, with tree decorating at the city hall.

Opening the 2021 Christmas season in Staunton will be the tree lighting activities on Friday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., including a live Nativity in front of the old City Hall on Main Street. Staunton’s C...