by Noella Noelophile®
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Solvang is a pretty festive place year-round, says Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau Sales and Special Programs Manager Daniel Lahr.
But at Christmastime, he adds, the magic is heightened.
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Solvang, California’s Danish village, starts off its 2018 “Julefest” (pronounced “Yulefest”) with Saturday candlelight tours.
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Santa will be on hand for free photo opps. A parade and tree lighting are coming up, as is a brand-new “Santa Sprint” fun run, just prior to the “Julefest” parade.
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Wow–is that all?
Certainly not.
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In addition, expect a beloved Nativity pageant, now in its 35th year, that’s become a Solvang tradition. And a Christmas concert. And a special Christmas-shopping weekend–not to mention lurking Christmas elves, the Jul Nisse, in a “Nisse Adventure” that’s returning for its second year.
And when Christmas season is over, there’s one final celebration, unique to the area, on January 4th.
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Daniel previewed Solvang’s upcoming Christmas plans, talked about the creative process behind planning the special events, and offered a look at some of the highlights of “Julefest” 2018.