Over the weekend, we took the kids to Dollywood which is located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Throughout the year, there are different “Festivals” that are put on by Dollywood. They include the “Festival of Nations”, “Barbegue & Bluegrass”, “Kidsfest”, “National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration”, and of course the “Smoky Mountain Christmas”.
Just before the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival, Dollywood is closed for a week so crews have time to deck the halls, and they do a great job.
Below are a few photos that show some of the work that the crew does to bring Christmas to the Smokies and to Dollywood.
Elf at Dollywood – Christmas 2012
Elf riding the reindeer at Dollywood – Christmas 2012
The Old Grist Mill decorated in lights and reflections on the pond at Dollywood – Christmas 2012
Wood carvings of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus for sale at Dollywood – Christmas 2012
A bird of lights appears to fly over the lake and Christmas Tree at Dollywood – Christmas 2012
This is one of the many examples of how Dollywood lights up for the holidays – Christmas 2012
An elf trying to get a reindeer to cooperate at Dollywood – Christmas 2012