Visit Biltmore Village, Cedar Crest, the beautifully decorated Grove Park Inn, and awe-inspiring churches such as St. Lawrence Basilica and All Souls Cathedral. Program is taught by a local historian and author with in-depth knowledge of the Vanderbilts and the Biltmore Estate.
Dates: Nov 27 – Dec 2 and Dec 12 – 16, Cost: $581

Ozark Holiday Traditions of Bygone Eras
Immerse yourself in the holiday merriment of two distinct communities in the Ozarks.
Begin in Branson, Miss. with the ways that the early Ozark settlers brought joy into their homes - music, games, food and hand-made gifts - followed by a look at the lavishness and finery of Victorian festivities in Eureka Springs, Ark. Compare and contrast life and customs among the no-nonsense early Ozark settlers with those of the extravagant Victorians. Learn about traditional Ozark music, and enjoy a Christmas show in Branson. Take in scents of cinnamon, apples and evergreen, stroll through an Ozark village, and interact with crafts people creating works of art from wood, copper, clay and glass. Meet a Victorian lady in her parlor, and discover how the season was celebrated in her time. Study the elements of Victorian architecture during a lecture and home tour.
Date: Nov 29 – Dec 4, Cost: $565

A Dickens Christmas in Victorian Cape May
Where better to get into the spirit of a Victorian Christmas than Victorian Cape May, the nation's first seashore resort? This paradise by the sea becomes a true Christmas village, with garlands, trees and twinkling lights. The customs and traditions we celebrate today originated in the Victorian era, and local experts will bring a Victorian Christmas to life. Enjoy programs on Charles Dickens, author of the beloved A Christmas Carol; a workshop on Victorian ornaments; performances; visits with living history characters; a guided walk of the Frank Furness designed Emlen Physick Estate, authentically decorated for the season; a trolley ride to enjoy the holiday lights; and an elegant tea lunch at the Twinings Tearoom. Date: Dec 4 – 9, Cost: $553

Holidays in the High Country
Celebrate the holidays in beautiful Prescott, Ariz. while studying pioneer history and early holiday celebrations in the Arizona Territory. Enjoy a festival of traditional storytelling, cowboy poetry and music, and visit nearby historic sites, including Arizona's original territorial governor's mansion. Both programs will culminate in sumptuous holiday feasts, including a visit by Santa at Christmas. Be prepared to enjoy the spirit of the season in the company of new friends! Christmas program includes touring the red rocks of Sedona and experiencing Sedona's Festival of Lights.
Date: Dec 21 – 26, Cost: $539

New York for Holidays: Sights, Sounds and Tastes of the City
Nobody does the holidays like New York, with Yuletide cheer, dazzling storefront displays, and seasonal festivities on every corner. Enjoy the tapestry of movement and color along Fifth Avenue, view the Christmas tree and skating rink at Rockefeller Center, stroll through Central Park, and marvel at the churches and grand hotels along the way. See the world-famous Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and then get a taste of traditional holiday celebrations on Little Italy's Mulberry Street. Explore New York City's historic neighborhoods as you take a walk along Chinatown's colorful Mott Street, experience the flavor of Greenwich Village, and listen to holiday carols at South Street Seaport's festive "Singing Christmas Tree."
Dates: Dec 1 – 4, Dec 8 – 11, Cost: $571

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July 20, 2008
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