This week's Top 9 from Instagram: December 5

Tis the season for giving; such as the story about Zainabou, who has defied the odds after a brutal pit bull attack in June 2014 being treated to a nice Thanksgiving dinner. Also noteworthy, we celebrated ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ turning 50 years old. Can you believe it? Not to mention, the Tri-State is in full-on holiday mode!

From all the festive decorations and brightly lit trees to all of the fun traditional events, there's never been a dull moment. Here's this week's top photos from Instagram for the week of December 5, 2015.

 

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Santa is just hours away from arriving in style at the Cincinnati Museum Center! Flying in by helicopter, Santa & Mrs. Claus will land at the base of Union Terminal’s fountain before entering the Museum Center to light the tree and invite children to share their holiday lists. ^MEF

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Nov 27, 2015 at 4:39am PST

 

Wow! Did you see the sunrise this morning? Photo: Tanya O’Rourke | WCPO ^MEF

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Nov 27, 2015 at 4:51am PST

 

When it comes to counting our blessings, we're all guilty of overlooking something as simple as dinner with family. Zainabou has defied the odds after a brutal pit bull attack in June 2014. Through multiple surgeries and post-surgery complications, she and her family took a moment to cherish how far Zainabou's come as they were treated to a nice Thanksgiving meal at a downtown Cincinnati steakhouse. See the full story and video of Zainabou on WCPO.com ^MEF

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Nov 27, 2015 at 7:30am PST

 

It's like a winter wonderland downtown! Have you been? Photo: @adventuremom ^MEF

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Nov 30, 2015 at 4:20am PST

 

Big shout-out to @krogerco on Kennard Ave. in Cincinnati! They're with The Flying Pigskin's Mr.Satin getting ready for Saturday's Holiday #ToyTeam9! We are trying to collect 9,999 toys to brighten the holidays for Tri-State kids in need. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of 9 Kroger locations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can meet some of your favorite 9 On Your Side reporters, anchors and meteorologists! http://bit.ly/1NEgPvW PHOTO: Libby Cunningham | WCPO

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Nov 30, 2015 at 2:39pm PST

 

TUNE IN: ABC & WCPO celebrates ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Can you believe the 1965 Peanuts special turned 50 years old this year? ^MEF

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Nov 30, 2015 at 6:13pm PST

 

Good Morning Tri-State! Although it's not as severe as some mornings, we do have some FOG in the area, so please use caution when you head out this morning. Our meteorologist Jennifer Ketchmark is tracking the areas where the fog is affecting in the area on Good Morning Tri-State! Photo: @megan_fenno | WCPO ^MEF

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Dec 2, 2015 at 3:30am PST

 

Another gorgeous shot of the Roebling Bridge #RoeblingWednesday Photo: @cincygram

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Dec 2, 2015 at 6:35am PST

 

A local #elfontheshelf shows its love for @redsbaseball! What's your elf been up to? Share your photos with us by tagging #WCPO Photo: @949cincinnati ^MEF

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Dec 3, 2015 at 4:50am PST

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