Except for the week we spent in New Jersey, it just didn't feel like Christmas time this year. We did put up lights and a tree, but warm weather and palm trees are not the norm for a Rahwegian's holiday season!
Last evening, though, we went to the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside.
With horse-drawn carriage rides, a skating rink, live entertainment, a free display of 3.5 million brilliant lights and more than 400 animated figures including angels, elves and carolers, this is an extravaganza not to be missed!
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The carriages were so pretty!
The horses even had sparkley hooves!
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There was also a wide selection of seasonal treats available; funnel cakes, gingerbread, cocoa. We bought some freshly popped kettle corn and then indulged in cupcakes from Casey's!
Ross had Decadent Dark Chocolate.
I chose the Sassy Strawberry. ALMOST as good as the
ones my friend KG makes!
The Festival is a gift from the owners of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa to the community, and hosts one of the largest collections of lights in the nation. This year, they added a 12’ x 8’ mistletoe (the world’s largest)! Of course, Ross and I took advantage!
It took until New Year's Day, but it finally felt like Christmas! I think we'll probably be back next year...
