The Panthers may not live up to our expectations every year on the football field, but their annual Christmas tree lighting has been a lock for a good way to get yourself in the holiday spirit each of the last three years. Beloved Panther teams-within-the-team like the PurrCussion Drumline, TopCat Cheerleaders and Black and Blew crew are making their debut for the best Christmas party to happen before Thanksgiving in Charlotte. Now all we’re hoping for is that Santa takes a knee.

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