The beloved Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village inside Philadelphia’s historic Wanamaker Building have returned for the holiday season, but their future remains uncertain, prompting thousands of families to savor what could be their last chance to experience the tradition.
With the fate of the Center City building unclear, this year’s displays have drawn unusually large crowds, fueled by concern that the spectacle may not return after this year.
“I really don’t want to think about that,” said John Abbate, of Drexel Hill, who has attended the show with his family for nearly two decades. “I’m trying to be hopeful that, with the right amount of donations and public outcry, since this is such a tradition for not just our family but Philadelphia, and I think it’s very important that this tradition continues.”…