![]() READ MORE: 20 Ways to Celebrate the New Year Around the World Lakeside Lights Spectacular 5. Though Rich’s and Macy’s merged in 2006, the annual Atlanta lighting of the Great Tree remains one of the city’s most beloved and historic holiday traditions. It all began in 1948, when Rich’s department store put a large pine tree atop its flagship downtown Atlanta location, lighting it on Thanksgiving night. I have fond memories of performing there back in 1980, as a member of the Atlanta Boy Choir. Though the name and location of the store have changed over the years, this annual celebration of the beginning of the Christmas season has otherwise been the same for over 70 years now. READ MORE: The 25 Best Christmas Light Diplays in Georgia (with Map) Macy’s Tree Lighting, photo courtesy of Macy’s 4. IllumiNights will be open from November 21st to January 15th and will have warm beverages and food available for purchase, as well as having the gift shop open for your browsing needs. Some of these lanterns even reach up to 20 feet tall! This Chinese Lantern Festival, which features over 80 lanterns depicting the world’s most amazing creatures, is one of the most unique Christmas activities in Atlanta.Įach lantern part of IllumiNights is made and hand-painted by Chinese artisans who put in thousands of hours of work. READ MORE: 30 Recycled Christmas Decorations & Homemade Gifts Anyone Can Make Photo courtesy of Zoo Atlanta 3. This event will begin November 12th and last until January 14th with ticket prices ranging from $25 to $63 depending on which dates and ticket type you choose. Some of the best Atlanta Christmas Lights at this event include the Ice Goddess, the Tunnel of Light, and the glowing Orchestral Orbs, which dance along with light and color to holiday songs. On top of the beautiful lights, the Garden also decorates a 27-foot-tall tree with mesmerizing patterns. The pathways of the garden will be lit up alongside the hardwoods and crepe myrtles. For the past 12 years, the Atlanta Botanical Garden has been decorating and illuminating their 30 acres with millions of low energy-consuming LED lights. One of the best Christmas light shows in Atlanta is back for another year. (Atlanta Botanical Garden, Nov 12-Jan 14) READ MORE: 20 Symbols of Christmas: History & Meaning of Christmas Decorations Atlanta Botanical Gardens – Lady at the Lake 2. If you are wanting to spend the night, you can stay in a Cottage, Villa, or at The Lodge & Spa where you can get special packages starting with added benefits like a shuttle service to the Christmas Village and daily Gardens admission.Īdditional lodging options nearby include a 5Bdrm/3 bth Caymus Cabin a 2 bdrm/1 bth home on Main Street or a Hampton Inn. Y ou’ll get to admire this scene as you drive along the seven-mile Fantasy In Lights scenic drive. The centerpiece is a drive through 2,500 dazzling acres lined with 8 million holiday lights, divided thematically into 16 sections that include “Snowflake Valley” and “Magical Christmas Garden,” with festive Christmas music playing throughout.Ĭelebrating their 30th anniversary this year, Callaway Gardens will have an all new attraction called Celebration Lake, featuring 30 trees dancing upon the lake to signify 30 years of Fantasy In Lights. Rated as one of the Top 10 Christmas Light Displays in the World by National Geographic, Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy In Lights is truly a wondrous sight to behold. ![]() ![]() Unique Christmas Things to do in AtlantaĬHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN ATLANTA Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights 1.READ MORE: 20 Fun Christmas Eve Traditions Around the World What follows is a list of our favorite Christmas things to do in Atlanta in December, from concerts and theatrical performances to Christmas light displays, fundraising parties, and parades. These 2022 Christmas events will be especially special for us, as my daughter will be coming home for the holidays from college.įortunately, her budding independence seems to be making her nostalgic for her childhood, and reliving those holiday memories she holds most dear. Everyone knows that we’re passionate about ecotourism and nature conservation. But unless you’re a long-time reader, you might not know that our family is equally wild about spending Christmas in Georgia.įrom mid-November right up through Christmas Eve, we make a point of attending as many different Atlanta Christmas events as we possibly can. We won’t even travel in the weeks before the holidays, just to make sure we have ample quality time to celebrate the season! ![]()
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