Why Go for a Branson Christmas: Part 1

Christmas-Vacation-Guide

branson-christmas-silver-dollar-cityIt is that time of the year again when everyone is filled with joyous cheers and the good in every man is brought out. This year, make your Christmas even more joyous by making it a Branson Christmas. What does a Branson Christmas have that makes more extraordinary than a normal Christmas celebration? Read along and find out.

Christmas in Branson Missouri is one of the most anticipated – if not the most – events the whole year round. People coming from different places in America and even from other countries come to Branson to celebrate a one of a kind Christmas.

The Christmas in Branson starts off with a Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights starts on November 1 and will end on December 31, 2013. This event heralds the early start of the Christmas season in Branson. The entire Ozark Mountain Country is enveloped with dazzling and sparkling lights that will surely leave you in awe and amazement. You can tour the town by foot to see the light displays, but if you want to see more, better take a car or hop on a Trolley.

For another majestic view of the entire city enveloped in lights, head on to Shepherd of the Hills. You can ride to the top of the Inspiration Tower to have a breathtaking view of the Branson night lights. After your trip to the Inspiration Tower, you can enjoy a hot drink at the gift shop to drown out the winter cold. The Shepherd of the Hills is located west of Branson in the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead.

Another one of the most anticipated event by kids and adults alike is the celebration of Old Time Christmas in Silver Dollar City. This festival in Branson’s world-class theme park runs from November 2 to December 30. You would not want to miss this perfect opportunity to bond with the kids as the amusement park has all the attractions that are sure to thrill people of all ages. The amusement park also features a gigantic Christmas tree. Also, shows and musicals about Christmas are also shown on a regular basis to heighten everyone’s Christmas spirit.

On December 8, there is the 68th Annual Adoration Parade and Lighting Ceremony. This event is one of the most favorite of Branson locals because it is the official start of the Christmas season in Branson. This ceremony is all about lights and spectacular artworks about Christmas that will surely get you into the celebration of Christmas.

When in Branson to celebrate Christmas, make sure that you are near all the happenings and celebration. Make Thousand Hills Golf Resort your lodging partner in your Branson Christmas vacation. Strategically located in Highway 76, Thousand Hills makes it a lot more convenient for you in hopping from one festival to another. Lodging options in Thousand Hills are the log cabins and luxury condos rentals. For more information, contact 1-877-262-0430.

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