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If Christmas lights and good, old-fashioned holiday songs are what jingles your bells, then don’t miss out on Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas and its many events over the next few months. Outside of Winterfest, it’s the area’s most spectacular display of Christmas lighting and a lineup of live Christmas shows, it’s Dollywood at its holiday finest.

In all, the park is draped in 4 million lights, and if you’ve never seen that many Christmas lights you don’t know what you’re missing. The warm glow sets the scene for a winter wonderland like no other. As for the shows, you’ll recognize a number of classic holiday tunes including Dolly’s perennial favorite Christmas in the Smokies. This is one of the best family experiences in the Smokies during the holidays.

Be sure to visit Santa’s Workshop, where larger-than-life-sized toys are on display as well as an 18-foot-tall Christmas tree. You’ll be amazed when you see the giant wagon, sailboat, dollhouse and more sitting under the tree. Watch and wonder as Santa and his helpers ready for their big night and finish off the naughty and nice list! If you don’t happen to catch Santa here, he’s also the star of the Parade of Lights, along with a cast of brightly lit floats and colorful characters.

Be sure to catch the following exciting events as well during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas:

Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice
The Ice Theater of New York performs Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice. More on Dollywood’s Christmas on Ice

Christmas in the Smokies
Featuring a 12-member cast and seven-piece band, this Christmas tradition at Dollywood includes performances of local holiday favorites that celebrate the joy of the Christmas season. More on Dollywood’s Christmas in the Smokies

Appalachian Christmas
The Back Porch Theatre puts on an acoustic Chrsitmas show every year called Appalachian Christmas that is not to be missed. Everyone loves Christmas music that takes you back to a simpler time. More on an Appalachian Christmas

Carol of the Trees
Thousands of lights synchronize with holiday music each night during the holiday season to transform our Rivertown Lake into a symphony for the season. More on Carol of the Trees

Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs
The Kingdom Heirs lift your spirits as they perform a Southern Gospel Christmas with your favorite Christmas hymns and songs. More on Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs

Dolly’s Christmas Chapel
The Robert F. Thomas Chapel hosts worship services at 5:30 p.m. each Sunday throughout Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. More on Dolly’s Christmas Chapel

O’ Holy Night
Live out “The Christmas Story.” Three wise men help a little girl looking for an angel. More on O’ Holy Night

Parade of Lights
Dollywood’s daily Parade of Lights features Christmas floats of every shape and size adorned with brightly colored Christmas lights. Don’t miss this parade! More on a Parade of Lights

“The Polar Express 4-D Experience”
THE POLAR EXPRESS 4-D EXPERIENCE is the popular book set to life at Dollywood. A young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole and along the way discovers the true meaning of Christmas. More on The Polar Express 4-D Experience

Santa’s Workshop
What will we find this year in Santa’s Workshop? There’s something for everyone. More on Santa’s Workshop

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
A mysterious, white-bearded stranger helps one family find a Christmas miracle in this delightful musical featuring a five-piece band and a 12-member cast. More on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

For a few helpful tips on Dollywood, check out our suggestions for Dollywood visitors. Whether you’re riding the coasters or lounging in the lazy river during the summer, or checking out Santa’s workshop in December, they’re applicable for the season ticket holder and first time guest alike.