Saturday, Nov. 10, is the day Bluffton prepares for the Christmas holidays. 

The Bluffton Fire Department will hang lighted garland on Main Street businesses on the morning of the 10th. According to Jon Kinn, fire chief, a snow or rain date is the following Saturday, Nov. 17.

The village cultural affairs committee will begin placing Ream holiday pieces on the Presbyterian Church lawn also on the morning of Nov. 10. Terry Mullenhour, chair of the committee, invites all interested groups to assist.

This year's Blaze of Lights is Saturday, Nov. 24.