Malls unveil, plan towering holiday displays

Holiday displays are taking shape at shopping centers and attractions, with North Texas’ Galleria Dallas building a 95-foot indoor Christmas tree adorned with more than 215,000 lights and 15,000 ornaments. Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Christmas Town returns Nov. 13 with more than 10 million lights, seasonal entertainment and a new holiday concert, running on select dates through Jan. 3, 2027. In California, Citadel Outlets plans to light a 115-foot fresh-cut white fir at its annual holiday concert, featuring 18,000 lights and 10,000 ornaments. England’s Trafford Centre has switched on its seasonal lights and added a walk-through Christmas tree, while Topeka’s West Ridge Mall is bringing back an expanded family-focused light display.