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On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Its spectacular 115-foot Christmas tree is adorned in more than 17,000 lights and ornaments in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Santa Claus arrived at Santa’s village on the Atrium Lawn. Traditional carolers entertain from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. For details, go to www.shopfashionisalnd.com or call (949) 721.2000.

See reindeer carousel

South Coast Plaza’s holiday shoppers can enjoy extra holiday festivities with the addition of Santa visits and photos, Santa’s Express Train, strolling Dickens Carolers and the newly transformed carousel featuring Santa’s reindeer. Children can ride these magical animals for $1. Santa Photos are available in Carousel Court and the Macy’s Home Store Wing on Level 1. Santa’s Express Train rides cost $1, or free with any Santa photo purchase. Santa’s Village is in Carousel Court. For more information, visit www.southcoastplaza.com or call (714) 435-2034.

Patina gives discount

Patina Boutique offers an early-bird sale today through Sunday. Shop from 8 a.m. to noon today and receive 20% off your entire purchase (10% after noon); shop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and receive 20% off your entire purchase (10% off after noon); and shop Sunday and save 10% all day. Patina Boutique is a must-shop boutique for hip apparel, jewelry, and accessories. Owner and jewelry designer, Jenny Johnson has a knack for finding eclectic fashions you won’t find at department stores. It carries local jewelry designers, handmade shoes, great tee’s, sweaters, denim and more.

The boutique, 178 Wells Place, Costa Mesa, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For details, call (949) 548-1930.

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