Christmas in the South - Holiday Festivals and Christmas Lights

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide

Magical Nights of Lights
November 16 - December 31, 2012
Lake Lanier Islands Resort

More than seven miles of illuminated giant characters are created with millions of twinkling lights at this annual holiday spectacle.

A few highlights include:

• Live Nativity Scene (Starts December 1st)
  
• The Twelve Days of Christmas
  
• The Animated Carousel
  
• Santa's Elves at Work
  
• The North Pole Express
  
• The Animated Sliding Penguin
  
• Jack and The Beanstalk
  
• Icicle Tunnel
  
• Candy Cane Lane

Holiday Village - Following the dazzling driving tour, plan to spend some time at Holiday Village, featuring a bonfire for roasting marshmallows, holiday fare, pony and amusement rides, a petting zoo, holiday shopping and more. Visits and pictures and with Santa take place at the Santa Shop on scheduled days. A Show Tent offers free entertainment performed by marching bands, choruses, choirs and more.

Night Light Canopy Tours - Zip through the trees on the 30-minute Express Tour featuring four zip lines and a sky bridge. (Located off the Holiday Village parking area.)

Ice Skating - New for 2012, an ice skating rink adds to the festive spirit of the Holiday Village.

Additional Information - For details about scheduled dates and hours, admission rates, directions, Magical Nights of Lights Legacy Lodge Packages, the popular Magical Nights of Lights buffet, Breakfast with Santa and more, visit the Lake Lanier Islands Resort / Magical Nights of Lights Website.

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