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A tradition that spans more than six decades in Philadelphia, Macy’s Christmas and holiday displays are back again this season.

Starting on Black Friday, Nov. 24, Macy’s in Center City will unveil its holiday season attractions, decorations, and window displays, all viewable for free to the public.

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That means time-honored classics like visits with Santa Claus, the Christmas Light Show, Dickens Village, and the world’s largest operating pipe organ, the Wanamaker Organ, will be serving holiday nostalgia during regular business hours through Dec.

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Macy’s holiday window displays are as old as the incandescent lightbulb, as they were introduced in New York City in the late 1800s, according to Macy’s. Since then, holiday displays have transformed from quaint window dioramas with model trains to full-fledged holiday attractions and live performances, complete with 50-foot Christmas trees and Santa Claus photo ops.

They still have the cute dioramas in the windows.

Here’s how you can see all the holiday displays at Macy’s in Philly this year.

Macy’s Christmas Light Show

Every day

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