Wednesday, December 21, 2011

More Christmas Lights from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge, TN  does a creative job when it comes to Christmas lights.  If you have ever been to Pigeon Forge,  you will know that there's one LONG main road going through the town..  The road is divided with a big median between.   This year, inside the median, along the way, the song,  "The Twelve Days of Christmas" was depicted using light displays.  We couldn't stop to get photos ---but it was great seeing "Five Golden Rings",   "Nine Lords A-Leapin",  "Two Calling Birds" etc. etc. etc...  I loved it ---and maybe someday,  we can get pictures of those depictions.  They were awesome...

We did manage to get pictures in areas where we could stop.... Here are some pictures in Pigeon Forge for you to see today..  Click on the pictures for larger shots.


The picture above is a neat little building along the road ---all decorated... We found out when we got home that this is the front of a big Holiday Inn in Pigeon Forge...




Here along the side of the road is a light display of "the old mill" in Pigeon Forge...  There is an old mill in that area --and in fact,  one of our favorite restaurants in Pigeon Forge is "The Old Mill"....



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These next three pictures are neat since they all go together...  These were taken at Patriot Park and show an EAGLE in motion....  The first one shows the eagle taking off.  The second one shows the eagle picking up a fish for lunch... AND the third one shows the eagle in flight as he leaves with the fish....  Look at all three of them in sequence...
 






















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And finally,   here is an absolutely gorgeous Christmas Tree which was near  Dolly Parton's  Dixie Stampede.  We drove near to get some good pictures of that tree..

Have a wonderful day --and I pray that you have all of your shopping done and are now relaxing and able to enjoy the real meaning of Christmas,  the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Hugs,
Betsy
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48 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Beautiful photos, Betsy, Wishing you and George a Merry Christmas.

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  2. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I love the old mill photo and would like to have seen “The Twelve Days of Christmas” theme. We have visited the area a few times now but I think a Christmas time stopover is in the cards thanks to your recent posts showing all of the wonderful lights. Once again Betsy, Merry Christmas to you and George!

    John
    connectedtothevinephotography.blogspot.com

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  3. Big DudeDecember 21, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    I would not have wanted the job of putting all of the lights on that tree.

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  4. KarinDecember 21, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    It's wonderful how in the darkness the light does its best work and reveals all its glory!! Such great creativity with the eagle scenes! Thank you for sharing these with us!

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  5. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Stunning photos.

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  6. Ruth HiebertDecember 21, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful pictures..That eagle series is spectacular. I wonder how many lights are on that tree.

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  7. SnapDecember 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Looks like a pretty and fun trip! Merry Christmas

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  8. Fred AltonDecember 21, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    These are fantastic photos, Betsy! You and George manage to capture marvelous scenes everywhere that you go. BEAUTIFUL!

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  9. linda mDecember 21, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Very beautiful pictures. Have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. May the Love of our Savior bless us all.

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  10. ameliaDecember 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Wow!!! Gorgeous lights!! Beautiful tree in the last pic!

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  11. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Wow, the lights there are just so fantastic!

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  12. MadSnapperDecember 21, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    my favorite today is the Old Mill, love that one. i know this place must just be stunning to drive through. can't even imagine it.

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  13. TexWisGirlDecember 21, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    the old mill is beautiful, but that tree is my favorite. :)

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  14. Arkansas PattiDecember 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Loved the old mill best. Hope you and George are all relaxed and ready to enjoy.

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  15. LyndaDecember 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    We took the trolley tour of lights a couple of years ago and also drove down that stretch. I agree they do a great job of decorating with lights. We enjoy the Old Mill Restaurant, too but our favorite place is the Tanger Outlet at Five Oaks - - - near the Apple Barn area in Sevierville.

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  16. Sylvia KDecember 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What fantastic decorations for the season and marvelous captures, Betsy! I do love them all, but the Christmas tree is awesome! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  17. TaborDecember 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my goodness. Do not want their electric bill. Wish I could bring my grandchildren there, they would love it.

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  18. Dr. Kathy McCoyDecember 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    These are such beautiful pictures, Betsy! They really get my holiday spirit in high gear! But can you even imagine what it took to decorate that amazing Christmas tree!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Betsy, Great Christmas light displays! I miss seeing this type of display. Where I used to live in CA, a nearby neighborhood had a spectacular Christmas light display that went on for about 6 blocks and was an extravaganza - crowded too! Hopefully I will get to Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg for Christmas next year. Have a wonderful day today and stay dry!

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  20. HolleyGardenDecember 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    That is some tree! Our family has already celebrated, so now I can really relax (and enjoy the garden, too). I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

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  21. HappyKDecember 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love the huge Christmas tree!!
    I'm hoping to see a display of lights this evening around here.

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  22. KayDecember 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I really like the old mill. I assume you live not far from Dollywood?

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  23. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Such beautiful pictures, Betsy!!! No wonder you love the winter season. No such lights during the summer.

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  24. GlendaDecember 21, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I think my favorite is the Old Mill, which is a beautiful place to visit anytime. Great shots, Betsy!

    I think I'm done with Christmas shopping and I'm concentrating on cooking. Today I made tea cakes . .. not quite as good as Mama's were but I think they'll be eaten!! Now on to sausage balls! Merry Christmas to you and George!

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  25. Becca's DirtDecember 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Merry Christmas Betsy and George. Those lights are magical and bring me a warm feeling all over. I love this time of year when everything is sparkly and everyone is in the spirit of the holiday's. Bless you two sweetheart's.

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  26. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wonderful displays, Betsy, and the Christmas tree was so full of lights! There must have been thousands!

    I am battling a bad cold so I am happy I celebrated Christmas a little early this year. Now I can relax and enjoy the "reason for the season" without distraction.

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas filled with many wonderful blessings!

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  27. imacDecember 21, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Lights alive there Betsy.

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  28. DianeDecember 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    The lights are wonderful Betsy. We have yet to go out and look at the lights around town and it doesn't look like we will tonight, it's storming. I have almost everything done, hope to get over and see Mother close to Christmas and just put gingerbread in the oven for neighbors. And now it's starting to be calm. Diane

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  29. Linda at To Behold The BeautyDecember 21, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Another beautiful series of night shots of Christmas lights. My favorite is the eagle with the fish.

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  30. DonnaDecember 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I love the old mill lit up like that! So pretty!

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  31. AnnDecember 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    wonderful light displays. I love the old mill. That tree is awesome. I wonder how many lights it took to cover that tree

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  32. NealDecember 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Those are gorgeous!!!

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  33. ConnieDecember 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Really pretty pictures, Betsy. Wow! Love that tree! That's my favorite here. It's so gorgeous! :)

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  34. Ms. ADecember 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Such a gorgeous tree!

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  35. ChristineDecember 21, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    These are just as wonderful as I remembered them! That Christmas tree is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

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  36. Out on the prairieDecember 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    My only shopping has been a few Kindles and lots of donations.

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  37. SquirrelQueenDecember 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I love that old mill and the eagle is amazing. It must have been so much fun to see all these displays in person.

    I am pretty sure I wouldn't even recognize Pigeon Forge today. The last time I was there it was a small town with one main street and no median. It sounds like it has really grown.

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  38. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 22, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Beautiful displays, Betsy, and the tree is awesome! It's just loaded with lights. So pretty!
    I've got most everything done for Christmas except mailing a couple of cards to people I forgot and wrapping one more gift. Can you believe how fast the days are going? If I don't get online again, I wish you and George the very best Christmas ever!
    Hugs, Cheryl

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  39. Betty ManousosDecember 22, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    hi betsy,

    such beautiful photos!
    and i like your header picture as well. really gorgeous!

    here's wishing you and yours a very, very merry Christmas!!

    hugs!
    betty

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  40. LolaDecember 22, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Gorgeous pics Betsy. I wish for you & George the best Holiday Season ever.

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  41. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteDecember 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    The light show is splendid. We are not up to taking car rides around the city this year but we are thankful all are well again.

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  42. Pat TillettDecember 22, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Wow! Amazing creativity! Nice photos also. Merry Christmas Betsy!

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  43. Lady Di TnDecember 22, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    love the tree and the old mill photo. I will have to enjoy PF through you. Peace

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  44. pennyDecember 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love them all, Betsy. It reminds of Christmas at Disney's Epcot center.

    I wish you and George a very Merry Christmas.
    Peace be with you both,
    Pam

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  45. CatherineDecember 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    So many beautiful lights Betsy! They are all so magical. I am ready for Christmas because ready or not - here it comes! :)
    xo Catherine

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  46. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    What a beautiful Christmas tree!

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  47. Debbie TaillieuDecember 22, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    WOW! Love that Christmas Tree!
    Love looking at Christmas lights either driving around the neighborhood or seeing them here on your blog!!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full of more great adventures!!

    Debbie's Travels

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  48. Chatty CroneDecember 24, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Well I'm here late, but I'm here. Have been so busy. Just wanted to stop by and wish you and George a Merry Christmas. You are so lucky to be back with the beautiful lights. sandie

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