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[Brother] Number 12 is Magic of Lights in Fontana.
This is a dazzling 1.5 mile drive through holiday light show featuring festive LED displays and digital animations.
New this year is a holiday village where you can make crafts
and take a picture with Santa.
I'm gonna let the six-year-old me tell you what number 11 is.
We are at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the Holiday Sing-Along.
This event features a massive pipe organ, a choir, and a jazz combo that lead a cheerful selection of seasonal
favorites in this beloved Los Angeles holiday tradition.
Jingle bells. Jingle bells. Jingle all the way.
Oh what fun it is to ride on a one-horse open sleigh.
[Brother] Number 10 is Christmas at the Mission at San Juan Capistrano.
This is a new holiday event featuring a nightly tree lighting program
and live music.
We also enjoyed the harpist
and the nativity scene.
And the best part is the tree lighting.
[Music] Jingle bells. Jingle bells. Jingle all the way.
Oh what fun it is to ride on a one-horse open sleigh.
Number 9 is Aquarium Holidays at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
This month-long holiday celebration features special holiday decor,
treats for the animals,
daily penguins parades,
Snow fall at the Great Hall.
And appearance by aquarium characters in holiday outfits and Sanna diver.
[Brother] Number 8 is LA Zoo Lights at the LA Zoo.
This is an unforgettable night time journey that includes giant illuminated animals,
a whimsical herd of animated elephants,
and a disco ball forest.
Hey Brother look at the camera. Not at me.
Number 7 is Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historic Park in Lake Forest.
There are more than a thousand luminaries that light the parks pathways as strolling carolers and musicians fill and air with music.
[Choir] You'll be doing all right, with your Christmas of white. But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
There's even a puppet show.
There's more music
and roasted chestnuts that you can sample.
It looks like half a brain.
And we got to take a picture with Santa.
[Brother] Number 6 is Happy Harbor Days in Dana Point.
This is a free holiday event at the Dana Point Harbor featuring many Christmas lights and family fun activities.
There are games to play,
Santa to visit,
and a boat parade.
Every boat has either Santa Claus or statue of Santa.
[Brother] Hey! There's a Santa! There's a person wearing a hat.
Boaters from all over Orange County decorate their boats and vie for awards.
Number 5 is Fort Cross Old-Timey Adventures in Santa Ysabel.
Located nearby idyllic mountain town of Julian, this place hosts holiday fun to extend excitement and holiday cheer.
We can view animals,
make apple cider
and participate in many fun activities.
We got to make our own Christmas ornaments.
We even went on a holiday hayride and sing some Christmas songs.
[Man] Jingle bells. Jingle bells. Jingle all the way.
This is a great place to go for some old-fashioned fun.
[Brother] Number 4 is Enchanted Forest of Lights.
This is an interactive experience that takes you on a one-mile walk through Descanso Gardens located in LA Cañada, Flintridge.
Number 3 is Sawdust Winter Fantasy in Laguna Beach.
This event features unique artwork by 180 artists and live holiday entertainment.
The place is magical when it snows.
And they have the best Santa Claus in Orange County.
[Brother] Number 2 is Queen Mary's Chill.
This is a winter wonderland next to the historic ship in Long Beach featuring many fun activities such as tubing
and ice bumper cars.
[Brother] Bump!
You can also race tricycles and play games on ice.
This year Chill is replaced by Queen Mary Christmas,
a scaled-down holiday celebration that takes place on the ship itself.
The activities include designing our own cookie ornament
and decorating a Christmas stocking.
We really hope Queen Mary brings back Chill next year.
And number 1 is Knott's Merry Farm in Buena Park.
This is Southern California's ultimate holiday festival full of Christmas activities and attractions.
It also features many delicious festive food.
Best of all, they have shows featuring The Peanuts and Snoopy.
The Ghost Town is transformed into a Christmas crafts village.
You can enjoy an ice-skating show and watch the Hillbillies Holiday Spectacular.
[Krazy Kirk] Better not pout I'm telling you why. Sing it.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
And then there is the Snow and Glow where thousands of Lights dance to the beat of Christmas music while
snow gently falls to the ground.
Lastly you can listen to Christmas carolers and watch the nightly tree lighting.
[Mayor] Thank goodness. Look at that.
Go this way.
[Mayor] One.
[Mayor] Two.
[Mayor] And three!
[Everyone] Merry Christmas!
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