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28 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • November 2022 It's the age-old question of every parent: what to get the kids for Christmas? Most children have no trouble dreaming up a Christmas list as long as their arm, but as parents, we want more for them than toys that may break in a few months, baubles that will get lost under the bed, and technology that will soon be obsolete. This Christmas, why not give the gift of time together, family fun, and memories that will last long after the wrapping paper is tossed? Give the gifts of experiences, travel, and adventure. Minutes away, but miles apart Standing on the banks of the Potomac River just minutes outside Washington, D.C. in the waterfront destination of National Harbor, Md. is Gaylord National Resort. Just under an hour from Fredericksburg, Gaylord National is perfect for families looking for a fun holiday getaway close to home. From Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, the resort will be transformed into a winter wonderland. Millions of lights will twinkle, dozens of trees will sparkle, and hours of festive entertainment and activities will be offered for all ages. And while Gaylord National itself can't be wrapped and put under the tree – with 110 suites and nearly 2,000 guest rooms it would be a tight fit – event and attraction tickets make great stocking stuffers. An overnight stay would be "the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts!" ICE! featuring A Christmas Story™ The coolest attraction of all is ICE! featuring A Christmas Story™. This holiday spectacle, kept at a frosty 9 degrees and hand carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of brightly colored ice, is back after a two-year hiatus. And there's no need to pack coats! Even though it's cool inside, Gaylord National provides parkas to keep guests warm and toasty as they zoom down epic ice slides, marvel at larger-than-life displays, and wander through the winter wonderland. Festive fun for all With signature events like ICE! and the Cirque: Spirit of Christmas show, classic holiday activities including photos with Santa, and thrilling experiences like ice bumper cars, there's something for everyone to enjoy during SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS. at Gaylord National Resort. For the thrill seekers: • Ride tubes down a thrilling plummet slide at Snow Flow Mountain. • Get a rush sliding, spinning, and bumping friends and family in Ice Bumper Cars. • Build and toss real snowballs at Snowball Build and Blast. For the chill seekers: • Let your Christmas creativity run wild at the Gingerbread Decorating Corner. • Put those sleuthing skills to the test at the resort-wide Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt. • Join Mrs. Claus herself for a merry sing-along and storytelling time at Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions. SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS. After a fun, festive day of memory making, unwind with a meal at Old Hickory Steakhouse, Harbor Social, or take a short walk or shuttle bus ride to National Harbor before seeing the magic of the holidays come to life in the amazing acrobatic feats of Cirque: Spirit of Christmas show. There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering at Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor. This season, give a gift that can't be wrapped but will be remembered forever. Unwrap the magic of Christmas at Gaylord National. ChristmasatGaylordNational.com Make more memories this Christmas at Gaylord National Written By Kara Witherow Gaylord Hotels A CHRISTMAS STORY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. (s22) Sponsored Material