A mother watches her daughter spin a plate during a juggling show by Bill Giduz and Austin Bruckner in front of Wachovia Bank during Christmas in Davidson Thursday.

The opening of the 3-day Christmas in Davidson festival attracted hundreds of shoppers and strollers to Main Street Thursday night. The festival continues Friday and Saturday nights downtown. See a schedule of events in The Guide.

Have photos from Christmas in Davidson to share? We’re putting together a gallery, to be published Sunday/Monday. Send your favorite images to editor@davidsonnews.net.