Philadelphia’s beloved holiday traditions are back! The Wanamaker’s Light Show and Dickens Village are set to return, along with a host of events announced Friday, in the shuttered department store. | KYW Newsradio

Wanamaker’s, a historic department store in Philadelphia founded in 1876 by John Wanamaker, played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s retail landscape and is remembered for its grand architecture and elaborate holiday displays. Known for innovations like price tags and return policies, it became a cultural landmark, especially during the holidays when its festive window displays drew large crowds. Wanamaker’s connection to the 1987 film Mannequin lies in its influence on the film’s department