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‘Christmas at Lake Junaluska’

‘Christmas at Lake Junaluska’ will be Dec. 13-15. File photo ‘Christmas at Lake Junaluska’ will be Dec. 13-15. File photo

A beloved annual tradition, the “Christmas at Lake Junaluska” celebration will be held Dec. 13-15 at the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center.

Enjoy carriage and trolley rides, Christmas lights, a hot chocolate bar, marshmallow roasts, music, a special service and more. 

• “Holly Jolly Trolley Tour” from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the York Dining Commons. Join Jolly Elf as you tour the lake in the Holly Jolly Trolley. Enjoy festive Christmas lights, an onboard scavenger hunt, music, hot cocoa, cider, a marshmallow roast and more.

• “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Memorial Chapel. Feel the spirit of Advent and Christmas this holiday season during Festival of Lessons and Carols, a one-hour traditional English service featuring Scripture readings and corresponding music.

• “Carriage Rides” from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Harrell Center. Enjoy a scenic ride on a horse-drawn carriage that offers mountain views and the lakeside Rose Walk decorated for the holidays, a marshmallow roast, hot chocolate bar and more.

For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit lakejunaluska.com/events-calendar/christmas-lake-junaluska.

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