Volunteer, Frances Hensley, describes the traditional use of a native plant on the Christmas Memories Walk. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the 37th annual Festival of

Christmas Past celebration will be scheduled for Dec. 8th, 9:30 a.m. to

4:00 p.m., at the Sugarland’s Visitor Center.

The event is sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association and is free to the public.

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