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Knott's Merry Farm Unwraps Biggest and Brightest Christmas Season Yet!


-- First-Ever Parade, All-New Ice Show and Spectacular Decorations Makes a Trip to Knott's a Must See for the Holidays --

BUENA PARK Buena Park (bwā`nə), city (1990 pop. 68,784), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1953. Food processing, the manufacture of aircraft, and tourism are important to the city's economy. , Calif. -- Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Berry Farm is a brand name of two separate entities: a theme park in Buena Park, California, and a manufacturer of food specialty products (primarily jams and preserves) based in Placentia, California.  will add even more "merry" to its Merry Farm this holiday season with the addition of new entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall 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.
, and a colorful Christmas parade starting Thanksgiving day and running through January 1, 2007.

The "Spirit of the Season," parade is a brand new Christmas celebration featuring six elaborately themed floats as well as local marching bands and costumed performers. Children and adults alike will be able to get into the holiday spirit as they become a part of a magical world of dancing snowmen, candy making elves, oversized o·ver·size  
n.
1. A size that is larger than usual.

2. An oversize article or object.

adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized
Larger in size than usual or necessary.
 toys and glittering Christmas trees. The "Spirit of the Season" parade will run November 23-26, December 1-3, 8-10, 15-23, 26-30 and January 1, 2007.

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 Theatre will debut a brand new ice spectacular, "Snoopy's Cool Christmas". Hosted by the famous skating Beagle and featuring Knott's ensemble skaters, dazzling sets, colorful costumes and plenty of surprises. "Snoopy's Cool Christmas" will be presented November 23-26, December 1-3, 8-10, 15-18, 20-24, and 26-30, 2006. The show and parade are included with regular Park admission and available to Christmas Crafts Village guests for a nominal additional charge.

Knott's 1880s Ghost Town ghost town, term for any once flourishing American community that has been abandoned, generally for economic reasons. While most of the towns have little or no population, they often contain old buildings, which may serve as tourist attractions.  will again be transformed into Knott's Christmas Crafts Village, inviting mall-weary guests to explore one-of-a-kind treasures created by more than 100 artisans in a Victorian holiday wonderland of strolling carolers, musical groups, community choirs and lavish holiday decorations.

Adding to the unique Village atmosphere are live performances of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and O'Henry's "A Gift of the Magi" in the Bird Cage Bird´ cage´

n. 1. A cage for confining birds.
 Theatre.

Elf Mountain Christmas is also back. The world famous Timber Mountain Log Ride has once again been transformed this holiday season giving guests an up-close-and-personal view into the world of Santa's Elves. Sneak a peak as Santa's helpers get ready for Santa's busiest day of the year. Rich with lights, music and the merriest of times, this attraction will remain open until Jan. 1, 2007.

Experience the wonder of "Berry Merry Lights," as hundreds of thousands of twinkling white and multicolored lights, adorning Knott's historic Ghost Town and Camp Snoopy Snoopy

world’s most famous beagle. [Comics: “Peanuts” in Horn, 542]

See : Dogs


Snoopy

imaginative dog. [Comics: “Peanuts” in Horn, 542–543]

See : Illusion
, merrily light up the nighttime sky from dusk to Park closing.

A trip to Knott's Merry Farm would not be complete without a visit with the man of the hour - Santa! Stop by Santa's Headquarters for a little one-on-one with the big guy. Here, in Santa's cozy hideaway, kids can share their wish lists with St. Nick, and Mom and Dad can take home a picture of the occasion (photo requires additional fee).

Village guests can also indulge in the ultimate comfort foods with Knott's world-famous holiday treats, including fresh-baked pies, cakes, cookies, muffins and gingerbread gingerbread

In architecture and design, elaborately detailed embellishment, either lavish or superfluous. Though the term is occasionally applied to such highly detailed and decorative styles as the Rococo, it usually refers to the hand-carved and -sawn wood ornamentation of
 men, as well as daily specials and the legendary cooking at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. For an all you can eat buffet, try Joe Cool's Backyard BBQ BBQ barbecue  Holiday Style starting November 25 and running Saturdays and Sundays through December 31st. For only $13.95 for adults and $8.95 for children 3-11, you can partake of a holiday feast that includes Mrs. Knott's famous fried chicken Fried chicken is chicken which is dipped in a breading mixture and then deep fried, pan fried or pressure fried. The breading seals in the juices but also absorbs the fat of the fryer, which is sometimes seen as unhealthy. , roast turkey, vegetarian lasagna, roast beef, mashed potatoes n. pl. 1. Potatoes which have been boiled and mashed to a pulpy consistency, usu. with sparing addition of milk, salt, butter, or other flavoring. It is a popular accompaniment to a meat course [U.S., 1900's], providing bulk and calories to a meal. , boysenberry boysenberry: see bramble.
boysenberry

Very large bramble fruit, usually considered, along with the loganberry and the youngberry, a variety of blackberry (Rubus ursinus). The dark, reddish-black fruit is especially valued for canning and preserving.
 pie and much more! For reservations, call 1-800-PICNICS.

Another holiday treat is "Snoopy's Calico Christmas Celebration" each evening in Calico Square. Join SNOOPY, LUCY, LINUS, SALLY and CHARLIE BROWN as they light beautifully decorated Christmas trees before hosting a song-and-dance show complete with carolers, musical groups and a Christmas carol sing-along. The Peanuts gang are also featured in their very own live musical show, "Winter Wonderland" shown daily in Camp Snoopy.

Merry Farm guests can combine their holiday treats with Knott's blockbuster rides: the legendary GhostRider([R]), the ultimate wooden sleigh ride; 30-story Supreme Scream([R]), the world's tallest descending thrill ride; Xcelerator(SM), launching riders 0-80 m.p.h. in 2.3 seconds; and Silver Bullet, the longest and tallest suspended coaster in the West.

Knott's Merry Farm admission covers all Christmas Crafts Village and in-park shows and activities, including the ice show, "Snoopy's Cool Christmas," and all regular rides, shows and attractions including Silver Bullet, GhostRider([R]), Supreme Scream([R])and Xcelerator(SM). Adult residents of Southern California zip codes Southern California has 647 zip codes in its seven counties. This page contains lists of each county's zip codes ordered by population.[1] Orange County, California
  • 92704 in Santa Ana, CA • 91,106
  • 92683 in Westminster, CA •
 90000 through 93599 pay just $31.95 and kids (3-11) and seniors (62+) are just $14.95. Special discount tickets are also available at Ralphs grocery stores for $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids (62+) through January 8, 2007.

Knott's Christmas Crafts Village is included with regular Knott's Berry Farm admission daily. Monday through Friday guests may purchase Crafts Village only tickets; $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and $2 for children (3-11). Village guests can enjoy the ice show, "Snoopy's Cool Christmas," or take a spin on GhostRider for nominal fees.

Knott's opens daily at 10 a.m. The park closes Dec. 25 to allow its employees to spend Christmas with their families. For information about the day you plan to visit and available discounts, call (714) 220-5200 or click on www.knotts.com.
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