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South Coast Plaza will hold its 16th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. today in Town Center Park, next to Westin South Coast Plaza. The celebration will feature a towering white fir illuminated with more than 15,000 colored lights, along with music by the All-American Boys Chorus and an appearance by Santa Claus. Information: (714) 435-2100.
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