Professor Elliott Engel - Seminar - A Dickens of a Christmas

Take advantage of our early bird discount and reserve your spot today for an unforgettable experience! Sponsored by the Cape Fear Coin Club.

🎩 **Celebrate A Dickens Holiday with a Special Guest!**

Join us in downtown Fayetteville on November 28th for “A Dickens Holiday” with a day full of festive magic and tradition! This year, the Downtown Alliance is honored to welcome Dr. Elliot Engel, a distinguished scholar, author, and internationally renowned expert on Charles Dickens, as our featured guest speaker, sponsored by the Cape Fear Coin Club. Dr. Engel will bring “A Christmas Carol” to life in an engaging and insightful presentation that you won’t want to miss.

✨ Why You Should Be Excited

Dr. Engel, whose lectures have captivated audiences worldwide, is set to deliver an unforgettable presentation on the timeless work of *A Christmas Carol*. From 1-2 PM at Hay Street United Methodist Church, you'll get an insider’s look at Dickens’ magical world like never before. Engel’s unparalleled expertise and signature storytelling style promise to make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss.

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While entrance to the downtown festival is free—offering an afternoon and evening full of performances, vendors, and festive fun—the lecture with Dr. Engel is a ticketed event. For just $10 (early bird discount), you can be part of this exclusive experience inside the Hay Street United Methodist Church! Whether you're a Dickens enthusiast or just love the holiday spirit, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

🎩 More Than Just a Celebration—It’s an Experience!

Come for the shopping at our wonderful local businesses and stay for the extraordinary street performances, delicious food, and unique market vendors. The festivities don’t stop there—enjoy the festive gingerbread house contest, the enchanting voices of strolling carolers, and the iconic candlelight procession featuring the Queen herself in a horse-drawn carriage! Thousands of patrons will carry lit candles, creating a breathtaking scene as we gather for the Lighting Ceremony, illuminating downtown in celebration of the holiday spirit. With every corner buzzing with holiday magic, this year’s celebration promises to be our best yet. —*A Dickens Holiday* only happens once a year, and this year’s event is bound to be one for the history books!

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