Holiday Lights

Lights brighten the season

BY JORDYN DANIELS

The High Country drips with pearlescent shine from the holiday lights reflecting off of the snow and ice. Communities all over the mountain will participate in the festive show of holiday lights. King Street will display the snowflakes, stores will light their windows, and neighbors will deck out their lawns. A wide range of festive events will be scattered throughout the area all season.

For those looking to celebrate the holidays through the romantic glow of lights, Chetola’s Festival of lights started in late November in Blowing Rock.

Chetola’s Festival of Lights is a seasonal event that lets you either drive, or stroll throughout the resort admiring the light shows. With just under 30,000 lights Chetola will feature figurines, lights dancing to music and so much more will be displayed at the event.

Hot cocoa, and food are available at the resort’s restaurant, that will also

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SUBMITTED PHOTO The Jones House is a festive scene during the First Friday Celebration in December.

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be adorned with festive lights. On the weekend of opening night, there is a bonfire in celebration of the holiday lights. Chetola Resort is located 185 Chetola Lake Dr, in Blowing Rock. The event is free for the whole family. ”As you’re driving the property you’ll see at the front gates will be this huge, illuminated nutcrackers and then as you stroll through the property around the lake, there are a number of different displays with colors and Rudolph and a Christmas tree,” P.J. Wirchansky, head of marketing, said. “Even after the holidays, for those who wish the holidays were still going on, they have another month to enjoy the event.”

Community members and tourist alike will enjoy the Holiday Glow in Blowing Rock. From Thanksgiving to New Years, the town of Blowing rock will express holiday joy by lining the streets with bright lights.

Christmas Tree choosing and cutting, shopping, and food and drinks will be available in Downtown for the entire season.

The Blowing Rock area is a perfect destination for the whole family or a romantic getaway, come bask in the glow, according to their website.

For more information visit blowingrock.com/blowing-rock-holidays.