FEATURE/Smoky Mountain Christmas Welcomes Guests Home for the Holidays.Entertainment Editors/Feature Editors FEATURE... PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2003 A special Multitude of Angels display, 3.3 million lights, strolling carolers, heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. Adj. 1. entertainment and culinary delights invite you home for the holidays as Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Smoky Mountain may refer to:
"Christmas is that special time when our hearts long to be with the ones we love," said Dolly. "With a little help from our friends at the North Pole North Pole, northern end of the earth's axis, lat. 90°N. It is distinguished from the north magnetic pole. U.S. explorer Robert E. Peary is traditionally credited as being the first to reach (1909) the North Pole. In 1926, Richard E. , we've transformed Dollywood into a magical winter wonderland where families of all ages can celebrate the season together." A new Multitude of Angels display is the centerpiece of this year's event. Illuminated angels of various shapes and sizes appear throughout the park including 24 six-foot-tall angel topiaries along Showstreet and three 20-foot-tall angels outside the Robert F. Thomas Chapel. In addition, more than 50 lighted angels will decorate the trees surrounding the chapel as part of the new Joy of Christmas, a daily non-denominational candle lighting ceremony at 7:15 p.m. that takes place just outside the chapel. Young and old alike will enjoy the dazzling visual display as 3.3 million lights trim the park in festive holiday color, while miles of glittery ribbon and pine garland wrap the park like a festive holiday package. An elegantly decorated 30-foot Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. creates a spectacular focal point focal point n. See focus. in the park's Market Square. In keeping with the Multitude of Angels theme, 12 four-foot garden angels will border the base of the tree. The Christmas wishes of every child come to life during the daily light parade featuring a cast of characters. In addition, Santa's Workshop Santa's workshop may refer to
Other new elements of Smoky Mountain Christmas 2003 include: -- An Appalachian Christmas--A 20-minute acoustic performance celebrating the sounds of traditional mountain music on the Back Porch Theatre stage. -- Victorian Carolers--A quartet of Victorian carolers outfitted in period costumes stroll throughout the park performing holiday music true to the Victorian era The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. Although commonly used to refer to the period of Queen Victoria's rule between 1837 and 1901, scholars debate whether the Victorian period—as . Christmas in the Smokies, the popular holiday show, returns with performances daily in the Celebrity Theatre. This 50-minute musical production features a 12-member cast and seven-piece band directed by David Grapes, Producing Artistic Director of the Nashville-based Tennessee Repertory Theatre repertory theatre Production of several different plays in a single season by a resident acting company. The plays chosen may be classic works by famous dramatists or new works by emerging playwrights, and the companies that perform them often serve as a training ground for . Twas the Night Before Christmas n. 1. The popular name for a poem by Clement Clarke Moore erson> titled A Visit from St. Nicholas ltname>, a popular poem with the theme of St. Nicholas erson> (Santa Claus) coming to bring gifts to children on Christmans eve. is back. Under the direction of Curt Wollan, Executive Producer of Troupe America in Minneapolis, the musical's 12-member cast and five-piece band perform daily in the Pines Theatre. Both shows include new material for the 2003 season. Additional Christmas entertainment includes: -- Carol of the Trees--A presentation of synchronized light, pyrotechnics pyrotechnics (pī'rōtĕk`nĭks, pī'rə–), technology of making and using fireworks. Gunpowder was used in fireworks by the Chinese as early as the 9th cent. and music. -- O' Holy Night--The Christmas story presented by the living Nativity. -- Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs--Dollywood's award-winning gospel quartet While the term Gospel quartet includes any quartet singing evangelical-style hymnody, the term frequently refers specifically to a style of vocal performance within Southern Gospel music, with roots in a form of shapenote singing. sings Christmas favorites. -- Heartsong--A multi-sensory Smoky Mountain story narrated by Dolly. Nothing is more welcoming than good food during the holidays, and Dollywood's Christmas menu is full of tempting treats. New in 2003 is the All You Can Eat Buffet at Aunt Granny's featuring a selection of breakfast items as well as the traditional Christmas dinner specialties including roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham. The special brunch buffet is served all day, everyday. Smoky Mountain Christmas begins Nov. 8 and continues through Dec. 30 (closed select days). Operating schedule and park hours vary. For more information, please call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit the park's website at www.dollywood.com. Media: New holiday images are available in the Dollywood Press Room at www.Dollywood.com/PR/Press.asp. Contact Dollywood Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager Pete Owens at 865-428-9486 or by email at powens@dollywood.com for B-roll, photography and more information. |
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