Word: christorama
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Dates: during 1965-1965
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...distance, the entire network looks like an illuminated spider web. During the day, visitors are treated to a Nativity scene that features 75 identical white sheep with one black sheep at the head of the flock. Cost of the Common's display-known to cynical Bostonians as "Christorama"-is a relatively small $32,500, most of it donated by local merchants, banks and insurance companies. Since the Common got its Christmas facial, stores' sales have increased by 2% annually, last year jumped by 5%. Savs Paul Hines, head of the festival committee: "It's almost...
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