Holidays In Epcot

One of my favourite Walt Disney World parks during Christmas is actually Epcot. I adore the Magic Kingdom - especially Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - but Epcot is a fascinating place to be during the Holiday Season. With their Holidays Around the World celebration, it is a great place to learn about how Christmas is celebrated in other countries - or what we, in the UK, call 'Christmas'.
I was lucky enough to work in Epcot during the Christmas season of 2004, where I was also lucky enough to be involved in the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This involved riding the Epcot Bus with characters, and other Cultural Representative Cast Members (at least one from each Pavilion in World Showcase), to help Mickey and Minnie Mouse turn on the Christmas Lights at Epcot!

And one of the most beautiful sights to behold: well, it was the turning on of the Lights of Winter holiday archways. These lights danced, flickering on and off in time with the music as you walked under it. Unfortunately, these lights have been retired this year due to obsolete technology. But it is still nice to admire the lights of Christmas past.
The Christmas Tree is decorated beautifully, with Christmas baubles depicting each country in the World Showcase, as well as slogans with "Happy Holidays" in their languages - or the country's seasonal message.