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Countywide Christmas Music and Mild Weather Returns
The region enjoys unusually mild, near 60 degree weather with clear skies as Christmas celebrations begin. Frederick hosts Messiah Sing at Grace United Church of Christ with 12 soloists, Frederick Community Orchestra, and Frederick Choral, free admission. Northern Frederick County features a 3 pm chapel concert at the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg with Appalachian carols. A 3 pm Christmas Choral Concert at the Weinberg Center features seven area church choirs, tickets $5. The Frederick County Youth Orchestra and Frederick High School Concert Choir perform at 8 pm at the Weinberg Center to benefit. Washington's Ellipse hosts Pageant of Peace with National Christmas Tree and Pathway of Peace programs.