Prepare to be entranced, thrilled and feel like a kid again as you enter the Dickens Village at Macy’s Center City in Philadelphia, Pa. This exhibit, in the spirit of Strawbridge’s “A Christmas Carol,” which has been a beloved Philadelphia holiday tradition for more than 20 years, opens on Nov. 23. This is the second year the village has made its home in the famed Wanamaker Building. Last year, the village was restored, rebuilt and reanimated so visitors could once again take a trip back in time to 1840s London, where they could stroll through animated scenes telling the classic tale of Charles Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge. Located on Macy’s third floor, visitors will step into a 6,000 sq. ft. animated interpretation of Ebenezer Scrooge’s meeting with the true spirit of Christmas. More than 100 fully animated figures re-enact 26 of the most memorable scenes from “A Christmas Carol.”

With authentic reproductions of period dress, along with period furniture and more, visitors will feel they have crossed over the time barrier into mid-19th century London. The heart-warming scenes, recreated to reflect the spirit of the season and the streets of London, set the stage for the story of Scrooge to unfold. From flickering candles and twinkling street lamps to sounds of church bells and horses clattering on cobblestones streets, “A Christmas Carol” is a time-honored tradition that will continue to enchant generations to come. Children and adults alike will thoroughly enjoy taking in such scenes as the appearance of Marley’s Ghost; the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future; the Cratchit home; the longed-for turkey hanging in the window of the poulterer; dancing at Fezziwig’s; and, of course, Scrooge on Christmas morning, greeting the villagers with joy. You will be joyful as you immerse yourself in the scenes, taking in every detail.

At the end of your walk through “A Christmas Carol,” Santa will greet you (and your children) personally, inquiring as to what each girl and boy would like for Christmas. You can have your photo taken with Santa and pick up your photos as you leave the exhibit.

Wanamaker Grand Organ concerts

Throughout the holiday season, visitors to Macy’s Center City will be treated to concerts on the Wanamaker Grand Organ. The concerts are 45 minutes in length and are free to the public. Concerts usually take place every day (except Wednesday and Saturday) at noon and 5:30 p.m. An additional concert is usually scheduled on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. For up-to-date information on this year’s concerts, call 866-494-1717.

Christmas Light Show

Since 1956, the Christmas Light Show has delighted shoppers and visitors to the famed Grand Court in the historic Wanamaker Building (now Macy’s Center City). This brilliant holiday spectacular, featuring more than 100,000 lights combining to create magical, computerized images, invites visitors to celebrate the season all month long. Shows are every other hour starting on the hour. For more information, visit http//www.philadelphiaholidayfestival.com.