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BRANSONBULLETIN THE FUN NEVER STOPS IN BRANSON! GET FESTIVE WITH LIVE CHRISTMAS SHOWS — During Ozark Mountain Christmas, live shows lift your yuletide spirit. Many productions showcase the cheer and goodwill of the Christmas season through music, story and dance. Enjoy performances such as Dolly Parton's Stampede, A Shepherd's Christmas Carol, Grand Country Music Hall, the Presleys' Christmas Jubilee. There's no better way to get in the holiday spirit this year than by singing along at a Christmas show. Branson's lineup of live performances offers a wide variety of holiday entertainment. EXPLORE A CANDY LOVER'S DREAM — You'll have more than just visions of sugarplums dancing in your head after visiting Branson at Christmastime! Each holiday season, the Chateau on the Lake, Resort, Spa & Convention Center displays an incredible gingerbread village, made on-site by the Chateau's chef and culinary team. The village is more than three feet tall and includes a church, storefronts, and grand houses. Ingredients include 330 pounds of powdered sugar, 120 pounds of egg whites and 600 pounds of cookies, pretzels, candy and more. DRIVE-THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOURS — Branson is home to several drive-thru Christmas light displays. Branson's Lights of Joy feature hundreds of animated displays set in various themes with a spectacular color-changing tunnel which creates a vibrant glow. Branson's Promised Land Zoo's Let There Be Lights! is a 2-mile LED display and a live nativity petting zoo. On a VIP Santa's Safari tour, there's also hot chocolate, popcorn, and Santa's real live reindeer team. Drive through the winding trails at the historic Shepherd of the Hills Homestead to see the Trail of Lights, a glowing tradition for over 30 years, this two-and-a- half mile trail with twinkling Christmas lights has classic animated, themed displays full of nostalgia this season. Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills Homestead Dolly Parton's Stampede Gingerbread Village at Chateau on the Lake THE BEST OF BRANSON Make these four places a "must see" at The Grand Village Shops in Branson Missouri! Come hungry to Mel's Hard Luck Diner! Mel's is a 1950's themed diner where their servers sing songs from across the decades while you eat. Enjoy their diner classics such as Mel's Way grilled cheese or chicken fried steak and then feast on their over-the-top desserts. The "Avalanche" includes 12 double scoops of ice cream and toppings and is just perfect for the entire family. For more info, check out their website at MelsHardLuckDiner.com. Kringles is Missouri's largest year round Christmas store. Featuring artists such as Christopher Radko, Fontanini and Jim Shore, this is an experience you don't want to miss. Don't forget to stop by the personalization ornaments and get you and your family something to remember your visit. For more information, you can visit their website at KringlesBranson.com. T Charlestons Books and Gifts is a full service bookstore and carries a range of local and regional authors and children's books. In addition to the wonderful books, they also offer many collectibles and gifts including Department 56 villages, Willow Tree, Precious Moments and Snow Babies. Reflections Art Gallery offers the amazing work of Thomas Kinkade and his nephew Zac Kinkade. Including limited-edition prints and gifts. Come enjoy the Painter-of- Light's awe-inducing collection and see it up close and in person. The professionals at Reflections can special order and ship wherever you need it to go. 48 WHAT'S UP! NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2022