1 00:00:00,600 --> 00:00:01,468 (bright music) 2 00:00:01,501 --> 00:00:03,470 - [Laura] It's the holiday season, 3 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 4 00:00:03,503 --> 00:00:05,739 and that only means one thing for sure. 5 00:00:05,772 --> 00:00:09,209 Santa is gearing up to travel all over, 6 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 7 00:00:09,242 --> 00:00:11,478 delivering presents far and wide. 8 00:00:11,511 --> 00:00:13,813 - [Dean] It's "Christmas Around the USA," 9 00:00:13,847 --> 00:00:17,317 Taking a closer look at how we celebrate around the country. 10 00:00:17,350 --> 00:00:19,753 ♪ It the best time of year ♪ 11 00:00:19,786 --> 00:00:21,955 ♪ For good times and cheer ♪ 12 00:00:21,988 --> 00:00:26,659 ♪ Happy holidays, happy holidays to you ♪ 13 00:00:44,277 --> 00:00:46,346 ♪ Happy holidays ♪ 14 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:49,682 ♪ Happy holidays to you ♪ 15 00:00:55,755 --> 00:00:57,390 - Hello, and happy holidays. 16 00:00:57,424 --> 00:00:58,358 I'm Dean Cain. 17 00:00:58,391 --> 00:00:59,559 - And I'm Laura MaKenzie. 18 00:00:59,592 --> 00:01:02,295 Welcome to "Christmas Around the USA." 19 00:01:02,328 --> 00:01:05,598 - We are celebrating the holidays in over 25 states, 20 00:01:05,632 --> 00:01:07,901 each with different traditions, 21 00:01:07,934 --> 00:01:09,402 oh, and food. 22 00:01:09,436 --> 00:01:12,138 - Ah, who could forget the all important Christmas dinner? 23 00:01:12,172 --> 00:01:13,673 - [Dean] And desserts. 24 00:01:13,706 --> 00:01:16,176 - [Laura] And we definitely have some help along the way 25 00:01:16,209 --> 00:01:17,710 in the true holiday spirit. 26 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:18,912 - That's right. 27 00:01:18,945 --> 00:01:21,748 We have Elizabeth Stanton hosting our Christmas concert, 28 00:01:21,781 --> 00:01:22,982 which is quite the event, 29 00:01:23,016 --> 00:01:25,418 as well as breaking down the more interesting 30 00:01:25,452 --> 00:01:27,087 and intricate holiday meals. 31 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:28,888 - Well, I think it's time we get to the first stop 32 00:01:28,922 --> 00:01:30,457 on this merry adventure. 33 00:01:30,490 --> 00:01:32,559 - Yes, let's head on over to the Big Apple 34 00:01:32,592 --> 00:01:34,994 and see how they celebrate in the big city. 35 00:01:38,898 --> 00:01:42,035 - [Laura] New York City, the city that never sleeps, 36 00:01:42,068 --> 00:01:45,105 and I'm willing to bet it's Santa's secondary headquarters, 37 00:01:45,138 --> 00:01:47,907 a great place for him to stay up 38 00:01:47,941 --> 00:01:49,209 and make sure he is seeing 39 00:01:49,242 --> 00:01:50,810 who winds up on the nice list this year. 40 00:01:50,844 --> 00:01:53,546 - [Dean] From snowy strolls through Central Park 41 00:01:53,580 --> 00:01:55,949 to the various outdoor ice skating rinks, 42 00:01:55,982 --> 00:01:58,351 oh, and in true New Yorker fashion, 43 00:01:58,384 --> 00:02:00,086 the last minute shopping. 44 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:01,754 No matter where you turn, 45 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:04,290 the city is filled with holiday cheer. 46 00:02:04,324 --> 00:02:06,359 - [Laura] New York City has always been 47 00:02:06,392 --> 00:02:07,794 filled with excitement, 48 00:02:07,827 --> 00:02:09,262 but come the holiday season, 49 00:02:09,295 --> 00:02:12,332 it takes on a whole new festive approach. 50 00:02:12,365 --> 00:02:15,101 The building facades turn into light shows 51 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:17,570 to celebrate the occasion, 52 00:02:17,604 --> 00:02:20,306 bringing New Yorkers and tourists alike together 53 00:02:20,340 --> 00:02:22,041 to embrace the holidays. 54 00:02:22,075 --> 00:02:24,177 - [Dean] There is one tradition that seems to be 55 00:02:24,210 --> 00:02:25,945 one of the oldest, however, 56 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,615 and that's the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center 57 00:02:28,648 --> 00:02:31,251 and getting in a little bit of ice skating. 58 00:02:31,284 --> 00:02:33,353 Every year, one tree is hand selected, 59 00:02:33,386 --> 00:02:35,889 standing over 75 feet tall 60 00:02:35,922 --> 00:02:39,159 and covered in over 50,000 lights. 61 00:02:39,192 --> 00:02:42,195 - [Laura] That's spectacle is what brings everyone together 62 00:02:42,228 --> 00:02:43,830 ringing in the holiday season. 63 00:02:43,863 --> 00:02:45,798 - [Dean] So if you can brave the cold 64 00:02:45,832 --> 00:02:47,367 and love a great spectacle, 65 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:50,170 not to mention some pretty amazing pizza, 66 00:02:50,203 --> 00:02:51,738 I'd say Christmas in New York 67 00:02:51,771 --> 00:02:54,140 is definitely one to add to your list. 68 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:57,076 Okay, let's head on over now to our nation's capitol 69 00:02:57,110 --> 00:03:00,013 because I hear they know how to celebrate the holidays. 70 00:03:00,046 --> 00:03:01,981 - Well, maybe Montel Williams can tell us 71 00:03:02,015 --> 00:03:03,216 a little bit about that. 72 00:03:06,419 --> 00:03:09,756 - I can't wait to show you Christmas in Washington DC. 73 00:03:09,789 --> 00:03:12,325 Plane, train, automobile, whichever you choose, 74 00:03:12,358 --> 00:03:13,793 let's head up north. 75 00:03:13,826 --> 00:03:16,362 Here we are in the nation's capital, Washington DC, 76 00:03:16,396 --> 00:03:19,566 where Christmas glows with a certain presidential spirit. 77 00:03:19,599 --> 00:03:22,335 What could be more beautiful than these marble monuments 78 00:03:22,368 --> 00:03:24,137 twinkling in Christmas lights? 79 00:03:24,170 --> 00:03:26,039 And it's not just the monuments of sparkle 80 00:03:26,072 --> 00:03:27,173 this time of the year. 81 00:03:27,207 --> 00:03:28,942 The White House Christmas tree Lighting 82 00:03:28,975 --> 00:03:32,545 is the most star studded holiday event in the Capitol 83 00:03:32,579 --> 00:03:35,348 with live performances from artists like LL Cool J, 84 00:03:35,381 --> 00:03:37,784 Patti LaBelle, Billy Porter, Chris Stapleton, 85 00:03:37,817 --> 00:03:39,519 Kristin Chenoweth, and H.E.R., 86 00:03:39,552 --> 00:03:42,088 with all new performers every single year. 87 00:03:42,121 --> 00:03:43,990 Washington DC brings out all the stops 88 00:03:44,023 --> 00:03:46,359 with celebrity guests and much, much more. 89 00:03:46,392 --> 00:03:51,397 - Five, four, three, two, one, Merry Christmas! 90 00:03:51,998 --> 00:03:53,600 (crowd clapping) 91 00:03:53,633 --> 00:03:55,635 - [Montel] Christmas in the nation's capitol 92 00:03:55,668 --> 00:03:57,904 brings everybody into the holiday spirit. 93 00:03:59,505 --> 00:04:01,674 - I think it's time we head over to our stage 94 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:04,644 and see what's going on with our co-host, Elizabeth Stanton. 95 00:04:04,677 --> 00:04:06,879 - I can't wait to see our first performer 96 00:04:06,913 --> 00:04:09,382 kick off our Christmas celebrations. 97 00:04:09,415 --> 00:04:11,251 - Thank you, and happy holidays. 98 00:04:11,284 --> 00:04:12,885 I'm here live on our stage, 99 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:15,488 ready to bring you some amazing performers 100 00:04:15,521 --> 00:04:17,757 that are bound to ring in the holiday season. 101 00:04:17,790 --> 00:04:20,793 (audience applauding) 102 00:04:20,827 --> 00:04:22,929 Let's take a look at a fresh take 103 00:04:22,962 --> 00:04:25,265 on an English traditional Christmas carol 104 00:04:25,298 --> 00:04:27,467 that goes all the way back to the 1600s. 105 00:04:27,500 --> 00:04:30,136 We have "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" 106 00:04:30,169 --> 00:04:31,838 performed by Blake Lewis. 107 00:04:31,871 --> 00:04:35,241 (audience applauding) 108 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:37,210 - Happy holidays. 109 00:04:37,243 --> 00:04:40,513 (audience applauding) 110 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:47,487 ♪ God rest ye merry gentlemen ♪ 111 00:04:47,520 --> 00:04:50,523 ♪ Let nothing you dismay ♪ 112 00:04:50,556 --> 00:04:53,293 ♪ Remember Christ our Savior ♪ 113 00:04:53,326 --> 00:04:56,396 ♪ Was born on Christmas Day ♪ 114 00:04:56,429 --> 00:04:58,865 ♪ To save us all from Satan's power ♪ 115 00:04:58,898 --> 00:05:01,734 ♪ When we have gone astray ♪ 116 00:05:01,768 --> 00:05:05,405 ♪ Oh tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 117 00:05:05,438 --> 00:05:07,040 ♪ Comfort and joy ♪ 118 00:05:07,073 --> 00:05:12,078 ♪ Oh tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 119 00:05:15,415 --> 00:05:20,420 ♪ Oh comfort and joy ♪ 120 00:05:21,854 --> 00:05:24,524 ♪ In Bethlehem, in Israel ♪ 121 00:05:24,557 --> 00:05:27,593 ♪ The blessed Babe was born ♪ 122 00:05:27,627 --> 00:05:30,296 ♪ And laid within a manger ♪ 123 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:33,299 ♪ Upon this blessed morn ♪ 124 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:36,202 ♪ To which His Mother Mary ♪ 125 00:05:36,235 --> 00:05:39,205 ♪ Did nothing take in scorn ♪ 126 00:05:39,238 --> 00:05:42,575 ♪ Oh tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 127 00:05:42,608 --> 00:05:44,744 ♪ Comfort and joy ♪ 128 00:05:44,777 --> 00:05:49,782 ♪ Oh tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 129 00:05:50,683 --> 00:05:55,555 ♪ Yeah, oh, comfort and joy ♪ 130 00:05:56,456 --> 00:05:59,192 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 131 00:05:59,225 --> 00:06:02,161 (Blake beatboxing) 132 00:06:13,606 --> 00:06:17,043 ♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 133 00:06:17,076 --> 00:06:20,012 ♪ Merry, merry Christmas, y'all ♪ 134 00:06:20,046 --> 00:06:22,081 ♪ Happy holidays ♪ 135 00:06:22,115 --> 00:06:24,650 ♪ God rest ye merry gentlemen ♪ 136 00:06:24,684 --> 00:06:27,453 ♪ Let nothing you dismay ♪ 137 00:06:27,487 --> 00:06:30,323 ♪ Remember Christ our Savior ♪ 138 00:06:30,356 --> 00:06:32,925 ♪ Was born on Christmas Day ♪ 139 00:06:32,959 --> 00:06:35,695 ♪ To save us all from Satan's power ♪ 140 00:06:35,728 --> 00:06:38,197 ♪ When we have gone astray ♪ 141 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:42,568 ♪ Oh tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 142 00:06:42,602 --> 00:06:44,570 ♪ Comfort and joy ♪ 143 00:06:44,604 --> 00:06:49,609 ♪ Oh tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 144 00:06:50,309 --> 00:06:52,378 ♪ Yeah ♪ 145 00:06:52,412 --> 00:06:55,615 ♪ Comfort and joy ♪ 146 00:06:55,648 --> 00:07:00,653 ♪ Comfort and joy ♪ 147 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:04,490 ♪ Hey, happy holidays ♪ 148 00:07:04,524 --> 00:07:06,859 ♪ Yeah, ooh ♪ 149 00:07:12,031 --> 00:07:15,034 (audience cheering) 150 00:07:19,739 --> 00:07:20,640 - Thank you, Liz. 151 00:07:20,673 --> 00:07:22,141 What an incredible performance. 152 00:07:22,175 --> 00:07:24,844 - We'll be right back with even more holiday cheer 153 00:07:24,877 --> 00:07:28,214 right here on "Christmas Around the USA." 154 00:07:28,247 --> 00:07:30,850 (bright music) 155 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:40,226 (bright music) 156 00:07:43,663 --> 00:07:46,199 - Welcome back to "Christmas Around the USA." 157 00:07:46,232 --> 00:07:48,234 Let's continue our trip around the country 158 00:07:48,267 --> 00:07:52,605 to a state that everyone flocked to back in 1848. 159 00:07:52,638 --> 00:07:55,374 - Everybody wanted to jump in on the Gold Rush, 160 00:07:55,408 --> 00:07:58,177 and once they got there, most people decided to stay. 161 00:07:58,211 --> 00:08:01,214 Let's hand it off to our co-host, Montel Williams, 162 00:08:01,247 --> 00:08:02,582 to take a closer look. 163 00:08:06,018 --> 00:08:07,587 - Well, thanks so much, Laura and Dean. 164 00:08:07,620 --> 00:08:09,856 Look, we're off to the Golden State of California. 165 00:08:09,889 --> 00:08:12,091 California from beaches to big cities 166 00:08:12,124 --> 00:08:13,926 to the beautiful snowy mountains, 167 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:16,362 it's tough to choose where to start in this state. 168 00:08:16,395 --> 00:08:17,864 You have plenty of options, 169 00:08:17,897 --> 00:08:20,366 so we might as well start with a little Christmas shopping 170 00:08:20,399 --> 00:08:21,801 or a nice walk down the 171 00:08:21,834 --> 00:08:23,836 beautifully decorated Rodeo Drive. 172 00:08:23,870 --> 00:08:25,838 In fact, you'll come to realize that pretty much 173 00:08:25,872 --> 00:08:27,073 everywhere you look 174 00:08:27,106 --> 00:08:29,141 it's covered in Christmas decorations 175 00:08:29,175 --> 00:08:30,610 from shopping centers to hotels 176 00:08:30,643 --> 00:08:32,512 and, of course, the neighborhoods. 177 00:08:32,545 --> 00:08:34,580 And it's been like this for so long, 178 00:08:34,614 --> 00:08:36,048 as long as we can remember. 179 00:08:36,082 --> 00:08:37,783 California is one of the few states, 180 00:08:37,817 --> 00:08:39,185 where come Christmas Day, 181 00:08:39,218 --> 00:08:40,786 you can find yourself enjoying the beach and surfing 182 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:43,489 or marveling at the mountains while you're skiing 183 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:46,125 or maybe even doing both in the same day. 184 00:08:46,158 --> 00:08:47,527 There's one standout tradition 185 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:49,395 dating all the way back to 1907 186 00:08:49,428 --> 00:08:51,430 that you absolutely must see, 187 00:08:51,464 --> 00:08:54,400 and that's the Christmas Boat Festival in Newport Beach. 188 00:08:54,433 --> 00:08:57,136 Here you'll see wonderfully illuminated boats 189 00:08:57,169 --> 00:08:59,372 sailing all around, lighting up the water 190 00:08:59,405 --> 00:09:01,407 in a magical display of Christmas cheer. 191 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:04,110 You might even see Santa arrive on a jet pack. 192 00:09:04,143 --> 00:09:05,578 Whether you hop aboard a boat 193 00:09:05,611 --> 00:09:08,214 or you sit back and watch hundreds of them pass you by, 194 00:09:08,247 --> 00:09:09,682 you're in for a very special treat. 195 00:09:09,715 --> 00:09:12,685 Christmas in California is really hard to beat. 196 00:09:17,123 --> 00:09:19,792 - Our next holiday destination is definitely fun, 197 00:09:19,825 --> 00:09:23,129 especially if you like sledding and ice skating 198 00:09:23,162 --> 00:09:24,363 during the holidays. 199 00:09:24,397 --> 00:09:25,898 New Orleans, Louisiana. 200 00:09:25,932 --> 00:09:26,899 - Wait, wait a minute. 201 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:28,434 Sledding in New Orleans? 202 00:09:28,467 --> 00:09:29,969 - Yep, if you know where to go. 203 00:09:30,002 --> 00:09:32,605 And here's radio DJ, Fresh Johnson, 204 00:09:32,638 --> 00:09:35,041 to show us around the NOLA Christmasfest. 205 00:09:35,074 --> 00:09:36,876 - Here are just a few ways 206 00:09:36,909 --> 00:09:39,845 that New Orleans celebrates the holiday season. 207 00:09:39,879 --> 00:09:42,415 This is your go-to family friendly destination 208 00:09:42,448 --> 00:09:45,084 for carnival rides, gingerbread houses, and Christmas trees, 209 00:09:45,117 --> 00:09:46,752 and a few particular standouts, 210 00:09:46,786 --> 00:09:51,123 ice slides and a real life ice skating rink. 211 00:09:51,157 --> 00:09:53,225 You know, all the good stuff. 212 00:09:54,694 --> 00:09:57,463 Y'all, I'll be candid, this is my first time on skates. 213 00:09:57,496 --> 00:09:59,265 Wish me luck. 214 00:10:02,535 --> 00:10:04,570 So the good news is I didn't fall. 215 00:10:04,604 --> 00:10:06,606 The bad news, I may not make the cut 216 00:10:06,639 --> 00:10:07,573 for the Winter Olympics, 217 00:10:07,607 --> 00:10:08,841 but it's all good 218 00:10:08,874 --> 00:10:10,977 because they're so much more to see. 219 00:10:11,010 --> 00:10:12,545 - Wow, that looks like a lot of fun. 220 00:10:12,578 --> 00:10:14,647 - It does, but come on, Fresh. 221 00:10:14,680 --> 00:10:16,482 New Orleans is not really famous 222 00:10:16,515 --> 00:10:17,783 for cold weather sports, right? 223 00:10:17,817 --> 00:10:20,820 - Chances are you are not gonna get 224 00:10:20,853 --> 00:10:22,355 a white Christmas in New Orleans, 225 00:10:22,388 --> 00:10:24,991 but don't mistake that for a lack of holiday spirit. 226 00:10:25,024 --> 00:10:28,561 This city has cheered to spare year round, 227 00:10:28,594 --> 00:10:29,962 and that's double true 228 00:10:29,996 --> 00:10:32,498 during the most wonderful time of the year. 229 00:10:32,531 --> 00:10:34,400 - [Dean] Yes, there is so much happening 230 00:10:34,433 --> 00:10:36,535 during the holidays in New Orleans. 231 00:10:36,569 --> 00:10:38,004 - [Laura] Another fun thing to do 232 00:10:38,037 --> 00:10:39,905 is just stroll through the neighborhood 233 00:10:39,939 --> 00:10:41,974 to see how this beautiful city decorates. 234 00:10:42,008 --> 00:10:45,044 You're gonna find some pretty spectacular houses. 235 00:10:45,077 --> 00:10:46,579 - [Dean] And if you want an even closer look, 236 00:10:46,612 --> 00:10:48,748 you can take a holiday home tour 237 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:51,517 run by the Preservation Resource Center. 238 00:10:51,550 --> 00:10:53,352 - [Laura] After that, you can head to Canal Street, 239 00:10:53,386 --> 00:10:56,222 decked out with wreaths, trees, and holiday imagery, 240 00:10:56,255 --> 00:11:00,893 drawing visitors in droves to enjoy the sparkling lights. 241 00:11:01,827 --> 00:11:03,095 - [Dean] Celebration in the Oaks 242 00:11:03,129 --> 00:11:05,631 is another New Orleans holiday family favorite. 243 00:11:05,665 --> 00:11:09,068 This incredible light festival has enchanted park visitors 244 00:11:09,101 --> 00:11:10,936 since the 1980s. 245 00:11:10,970 --> 00:11:14,640 Today, this city park remains a not to miss highlight 246 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:15,775 for the season. 247 00:11:15,808 --> 00:11:17,109 - [Laura] In New Orleans, 248 00:11:17,143 --> 00:11:20,746 hotels go big for the holidays, too. 249 00:11:20,780 --> 00:11:22,381 ♪♪ 250 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:25,084 When it opened 125 years ago, 251 00:11:25,117 --> 00:11:29,055 The Roosevelt wowed the city with an over the top decoration 252 00:11:29,088 --> 00:11:30,956 of its block long lobby for Christmas. 253 00:11:30,990 --> 00:11:33,693 It's a tradition that continues to this day, 254 00:11:33,726 --> 00:11:36,429 making it a local icon of the holiday season. 255 00:11:36,462 --> 00:11:37,730 - [Dean] Perhaps more than anything else, 256 00:11:37,763 --> 00:11:39,999 New Orleans is known for its amazing food. 257 00:11:40,032 --> 00:11:43,169 And, of course, they have something extra special 258 00:11:43,202 --> 00:11:44,370 cooked up for the holidays. 259 00:11:44,403 --> 00:11:46,405 It's the Réveillon dinner. 260 00:11:46,439 --> 00:11:49,175 - [Laura] In French, the word Réveillon means awakening. 261 00:11:49,208 --> 00:11:52,344 The Creoles celebrated the start of Christmas 262 00:11:52,378 --> 00:11:55,114 in the early 1800s with a feast. 263 00:11:55,147 --> 00:11:57,216 - [Dean] These days, restaurants all over town 264 00:11:57,249 --> 00:12:00,486 offer Réveillon menus throughout the month of December, 265 00:12:00,519 --> 00:12:02,154 and be sure to bring your appetite 266 00:12:02,188 --> 00:12:04,924 because when they say feast, they mean it. 267 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:10,129 - [Elizabeth] Christmas dinners around the USA, 268 00:12:10,162 --> 00:12:11,664 New Orleans. 269 00:12:11,697 --> 00:12:13,499 The weather may be cooler around the holiday season, 270 00:12:13,532 --> 00:12:15,634 but this Christmas meal down south 271 00:12:15,668 --> 00:12:17,570 is bound to heat things up. 272 00:12:19,305 --> 00:12:21,741 Looking for some spicy tasty Cajun cuisine 273 00:12:21,774 --> 00:12:23,409 to ring in the holiday season? 274 00:12:23,442 --> 00:12:24,610 Around Christmas time, 275 00:12:24,643 --> 00:12:26,946 a Cajun classic adorns the dinner tables 276 00:12:26,979 --> 00:12:28,647 of many Louisiana homes. 277 00:12:28,681 --> 00:12:30,916 A spicy steamy pot of gumbo 278 00:12:30,950 --> 00:12:34,987 filled with andouille sausage, chicken, seafood, okra, 279 00:12:35,020 --> 00:12:38,791 oysters, crab meat, peppers, onions, celery, and more, 280 00:12:38,824 --> 00:12:41,794 gumbo makes for a mouthwatering holiday feast. 281 00:12:41,827 --> 00:12:43,562 There's nothing like a good bowl of gumbo 282 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,898 to fill you up and bring your family together 283 00:12:45,931 --> 00:12:47,166 for the holidays. 284 00:12:48,601 --> 00:12:50,803 - Hmm, is it just me, 285 00:12:50,836 --> 00:12:52,204 or could you go for a little gumbo right now? 286 00:12:52,238 --> 00:12:53,739 - Ooh, sounds so good, 287 00:12:53,773 --> 00:12:56,142 but stick around because there's a lot more 288 00:12:56,175 --> 00:12:59,378 "Christmas Around the USA" after this. 289 00:12:59,411 --> 00:13:01,914 (bright music) 290 00:13:07,586 --> 00:13:10,156 (bright music) 291 00:13:13,893 --> 00:13:16,929 Well, D, for our next stop on this little sleigh ride, 292 00:13:16,962 --> 00:13:19,198 we're gonna head down to a more tropical climate. 293 00:13:19,231 --> 00:13:21,600 - Ooh, Hawaii, Puerto Rico? 294 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:23,102 - Close, Florida. 295 00:13:23,135 --> 00:13:25,271 - Ah, that was my next guess. 296 00:13:28,407 --> 00:13:30,042 Florida. 297 00:13:30,075 --> 00:13:31,710 Now, just because it isn't snowing down south, 298 00:13:31,744 --> 00:13:35,014 that doesn't stop them from enjoying the holiday season. 299 00:13:35,047 --> 00:13:37,082 - [Laura] The state may be filled with palm trees 300 00:13:37,116 --> 00:13:39,385 rather than your traditional Christmas trees, 301 00:13:39,418 --> 00:13:41,720 but that hasn't stopped Floridians 302 00:13:41,754 --> 00:13:44,557 from decorating them all the same. 303 00:13:44,590 --> 00:13:46,859 You might even say they're even more creative 304 00:13:46,892 --> 00:13:49,495 than the snow covered states this time of year. 305 00:13:49,528 --> 00:13:50,963 - [Dean] From city squares 306 00:13:50,996 --> 00:13:53,032 to practically every building you see, 307 00:13:53,065 --> 00:13:56,168 even the harbors see some holiday cheer. 308 00:13:56,202 --> 00:13:57,636 Although it may be warmer, 309 00:13:57,670 --> 00:14:00,339 that does not stop them from filling the streets 310 00:14:00,372 --> 00:14:01,841 with that Christmas spirit. 311 00:14:01,874 --> 00:14:04,176 - [Laura] There's one thing about celebrating the holidays 312 00:14:04,210 --> 00:14:05,811 in a state filled with beaches. 313 00:14:05,845 --> 00:14:09,849 Turns out Santa has a hobby none of us knew about, 314 00:14:09,882 --> 00:14:12,384 and it's not just relaxing in the sand. 315 00:14:12,418 --> 00:14:15,754 Every year, the masses come to join in 316 00:14:15,788 --> 00:14:20,659 or just watch the spectacle that's the Surfing Santa event. 317 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:24,096 (crowd cheering) 318 00:14:24,129 --> 00:14:25,331 - Merry Christmas. 319 00:14:25,364 --> 00:14:26,699 Let's take a picture. 320 00:14:26,732 --> 00:14:28,067 Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! 321 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:29,668 Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! 322 00:14:34,139 --> 00:14:35,474 Ho! Ho! 323 00:14:35,507 --> 00:14:36,842 Merry Christmas. 324 00:14:38,077 --> 00:14:39,812 - [Dean] Now, how did this get started? 325 00:14:39,845 --> 00:14:43,282 Cocoa Beach local, George Trosset, 326 00:14:43,315 --> 00:14:46,151 called up his son with this wacky idea. 327 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:48,120 Let's dress up in Santa Claus attire 328 00:14:48,153 --> 00:14:50,356 and hit the waves on Christmas Eve. 329 00:14:50,389 --> 00:14:52,191 - [Laura] Well, word quickly spread, 330 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:56,195 and now thousands of Santas join the Trossets every year 331 00:14:56,228 --> 00:14:57,763 to celebrate Christmas. 332 00:14:57,796 --> 00:15:00,165 The tradition quickly grew from three 333 00:15:00,199 --> 00:15:04,203 to more than 500 surfing Santas. 334 00:15:04,236 --> 00:15:08,240 Eventually, even a group of skydiving Santas joined in. 335 00:15:08,274 --> 00:15:09,742 - [Dean] And the best part, 336 00:15:09,775 --> 00:15:13,178 onlookers bring toys to donate to children in need 337 00:15:13,212 --> 00:15:14,647 come Christmas time. 338 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:18,417 What an amazing way to celebrate in the spirit of Christmas. 339 00:15:18,450 --> 00:15:20,819 - [Laura] So if you want a white sand holiday 340 00:15:20,853 --> 00:15:22,021 instead of snow, 341 00:15:22,054 --> 00:15:23,822 Florida is the place to go. 342 00:15:23,856 --> 00:15:28,127 - [Elizabeth] Christmas dinners around the USA, Florida. 343 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:30,362 Let's check in and see how this tropical state 344 00:15:30,396 --> 00:15:31,697 celebrates the holidays. 345 00:15:31,730 --> 00:15:34,400 Well, more importantly, how they eat. 346 00:15:34,433 --> 00:15:36,468 Come Christmastime down in Florida, 347 00:15:36,502 --> 00:15:39,438 you won't often find gingerbread cookies or fruitcakes 348 00:15:39,471 --> 00:15:41,507 or any of those traditional holiday treats 349 00:15:41,540 --> 00:15:42,875 on the dinner table. 350 00:15:42,908 --> 00:15:44,510 Not to say they aren't great, 351 00:15:44,543 --> 00:15:48,113 but down south they have an affinity for key lime pie 352 00:15:48,147 --> 00:15:49,548 with graham cracker crust 353 00:15:49,581 --> 00:15:52,117 and the perfect zingy, tangy and perfectly balanced 354 00:15:52,151 --> 00:15:53,652 sweet filling. 355 00:15:53,686 --> 00:15:56,488 Outside of the whipped cream, of course, that's pure sugar, 356 00:15:56,522 --> 00:15:58,857 but that whipped cream is the closest you'll get 357 00:15:58,891 --> 00:16:00,626 to a white Christmas in Florida. 358 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:03,128 - You know, when we picture Christmas, 359 00:16:03,162 --> 00:16:04,863 for a lot of us, we think of snow. 360 00:16:04,897 --> 00:16:05,798 - Yes. 361 00:16:05,831 --> 00:16:07,232 - Well, this location has snow 362 00:16:07,266 --> 00:16:09,268 at least six months every year. 363 00:16:09,301 --> 00:16:11,704 - Ah, Alaska. 364 00:16:11,737 --> 00:16:12,538 Can we go ice fishing? 365 00:16:12,571 --> 00:16:13,639 - Yes. 366 00:16:13,672 --> 00:16:14,506 - Yes! 367 00:16:17,142 --> 00:16:19,311 Up and up we keep on going 368 00:16:19,345 --> 00:16:23,649 as close to the North Pole as we can get, Alaska. 369 00:16:23,682 --> 00:16:26,218 Here live native reindeer. 370 00:16:26,251 --> 00:16:28,420 - [Laura] Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, 371 00:16:28,454 --> 00:16:30,889 Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen. 372 00:16:30,923 --> 00:16:33,726 And who can forget our Rudolph? 373 00:16:33,759 --> 00:16:36,528 Come to a reindeer farm and meet them yourself. 374 00:16:36,562 --> 00:16:39,298 - [Dean] There's not just reindeer here in Alaska. 375 00:16:39,331 --> 00:16:42,401 In Alaska, residents celebrate Christmas in January, 376 00:16:42,434 --> 00:16:44,970 and they celebrate with Selaviq. 377 00:16:45,004 --> 00:16:46,638 - [Laura] In Selaviq, day after day, 378 00:16:46,672 --> 00:16:49,108 parishioners visit their neighbor's homes, 379 00:16:49,141 --> 00:16:51,910 sing to them, and lift their Christmas spirits 380 00:16:51,944 --> 00:16:56,315 all while spinning a wooden star, the beacon of Bethlehem. 381 00:16:56,348 --> 00:16:59,585 And to finish it all off, a feast at every home. 382 00:16:59,618 --> 00:17:01,887 What a way to celebrate. 383 00:17:01,920 --> 00:17:04,390 - [Dean] Top it all off with a visit to the North Pole. 384 00:17:04,423 --> 00:17:07,559 Alaska, a year round Christmas village, 385 00:17:07,593 --> 00:17:10,596 and wow, what a Christmas in Alaska. 386 00:17:14,199 --> 00:17:15,601 - Dean, I don't know about you, 387 00:17:15,634 --> 00:17:18,504 but Christmas music is what gets me 388 00:17:18,537 --> 00:17:19,938 into the spirit for the holidays. 389 00:17:19,972 --> 00:17:20,773 - Absolutely. 390 00:17:20,806 --> 00:17:22,007 I could not agree more, 391 00:17:22,041 --> 00:17:23,709 and I think we're due for another performance. 392 00:17:23,742 --> 00:17:25,978 So let's send it over to Elizabeth Stanton 393 00:17:26,011 --> 00:17:28,480 and see what's going on on stage. 394 00:17:28,514 --> 00:17:30,783 - Now we have a Welsh Christmas Carol 395 00:17:30,816 --> 00:17:32,684 dating back to the 16th century. 396 00:17:32,718 --> 00:17:35,888 Let's welcome a trio of very talented singers 397 00:17:35,921 --> 00:17:37,556 performing "Deck the Halls." 398 00:17:37,589 --> 00:17:38,957 Here's The Sugarplums. 399 00:17:38,991 --> 00:17:42,428 (audience applauding) 400 00:17:42,461 --> 00:17:45,064 (upbeat music) 401 00:17:46,265 --> 00:17:48,200 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 402 00:17:48,233 --> 00:17:50,235 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 403 00:17:50,269 --> 00:17:52,404 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 404 00:17:52,438 --> 00:17:54,573 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 405 00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:57,109 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 406 00:17:57,142 --> 00:17:59,211 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 407 00:17:59,244 --> 00:18:03,782 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding ♪ 408 00:18:03,816 --> 00:18:04,983 ♪ Ding dong ♪ 409 00:18:05,017 --> 00:18:06,752 ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪ 410 00:18:06,785 --> 00:18:11,790 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la la ♪ 411 00:18:12,558 --> 00:18:14,493 ♪ Ding dong, ding ♪ 412 00:18:14,526 --> 00:18:16,361 ♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪ 413 00:18:16,395 --> 00:18:20,199 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♪ 414 00:18:20,232 --> 00:18:21,567 ♪ Ding, ding ♪ 415 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:23,702 ♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪ 416 00:18:23,735 --> 00:18:26,205 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♪ 417 00:18:26,238 --> 00:18:28,340 ♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide carol ♪ 418 00:18:28,373 --> 00:18:33,011 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la la la la ♪ 419 00:18:33,045 --> 00:18:34,480 ♪ Ding dong, ding ♪ 420 00:18:34,513 --> 00:18:38,183 ♪ See the blazing yule before us ♪ 421 00:18:38,217 --> 00:18:39,952 ♪ Fa la la la ♪ 422 00:18:39,985 --> 00:18:44,123 ♪ Strike the harp and join the chorus ♪ 423 00:18:44,156 --> 00:18:46,425 ♪ Follow me in merry measure ♪ 424 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:48,827 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♪ 425 00:18:48,861 --> 00:18:51,163 ♪ While I tell of Yuletide treasure ♪ 426 00:18:51,196 --> 00:18:54,500 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la ♪ 427 00:18:54,533 --> 00:18:56,502 ♪ Fa la la ♪ 428 00:18:56,535 --> 00:18:59,838 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 429 00:18:59,872 --> 00:19:02,808 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 430 00:19:02,841 --> 00:19:05,210 ♪ Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ♪ 431 00:19:05,244 --> 00:19:07,779 ♪ Sing we joyous all together ♪ 432 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,616 ♪ Sing we joyous all together ♪ 433 00:19:10,649 --> 00:19:15,587 ♪ Sing we joyous all together ♪ 434 00:19:15,621 --> 00:19:18,891 ♪ Fa la la la la la ♪ 435 00:19:18,924 --> 00:19:21,493 ♪ Fa la la la la la ♪ 436 00:19:21,527 --> 00:19:23,896 ♪ Fa la la la la la ♪ 437 00:19:23,929 --> 00:19:26,098 ♪ Fa la la la la la ♪ 438 00:19:26,131 --> 00:19:29,401 ♪ Fa la la la la la la ♪ 439 00:19:33,005 --> 00:19:36,175 (audience applauding) 440 00:19:38,577 --> 00:19:40,779 - Another incredible performance, 441 00:19:40,812 --> 00:19:44,049 but stick around, we have even more performances to enjoy 442 00:19:44,082 --> 00:19:46,051 and states to celebrate. 443 00:19:46,084 --> 00:19:49,621 - Right here on "Christmas Around the USA." 444 00:19:49,655 --> 00:19:52,224 (bright music) 445 00:19:59,097 --> 00:20:01,700 (bright music) 446 00:20:05,070 --> 00:20:07,372 We're traveling all across the country. 447 00:20:07,406 --> 00:20:08,640 - Kind of like Santa. 448 00:20:08,674 --> 00:20:10,175 - Yes, very much, but without the reindeer. 449 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:13,145 Speaking of which, I think it's time we head to the desert 450 00:20:13,178 --> 00:20:15,514 where you will be hard pressed to find one. 451 00:20:15,547 --> 00:20:18,483 - That's true because we are going to Arizona. 452 00:20:21,486 --> 00:20:26,158 We've seen our snowy holiday cities and towns around the US, 453 00:20:26,191 --> 00:20:31,063 but to the Southwest, Christmas in Arizona is a world away. 454 00:20:31,096 --> 00:20:34,266 - [Dean] From the Grand Canyon to wild west frontier towns, 455 00:20:34,299 --> 00:20:36,001 Arizona has a lot to offer. 456 00:20:36,034 --> 00:20:38,036 - [Laura] But how do you get a Christmas tree 457 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:39,538 out here in the desert? 458 00:20:39,571 --> 00:20:42,641 One year, an Arizona town took a unique spin 459 00:20:42,674 --> 00:20:43,942 on this Christmas quandary. 460 00:20:43,976 --> 00:20:45,711 - [Dean] Story has it that one year, 461 00:20:45,744 --> 00:20:47,613 without a Christmas tree in sight, 462 00:20:47,646 --> 00:20:50,782 residents got the bright idea to make one themselves 463 00:20:50,816 --> 00:20:52,718 with what they had lying around. 464 00:20:52,751 --> 00:20:54,686 - [Laura] What better way in the wild west 465 00:20:54,720 --> 00:20:56,688 than a tumbleweed tree? 466 00:20:56,722 --> 00:20:59,825 So began the tradition every year 467 00:20:59,858 --> 00:21:03,328 to save a tree and decorate some tumbleweed. 468 00:21:03,362 --> 00:21:04,896 Merry Christmas, Arizona. 469 00:21:06,365 --> 00:21:08,567 - You know, I think it's time we head home for the holidays, 470 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:09,568 but not my home, 471 00:21:10,602 --> 00:21:11,937 your home state, Laura. 472 00:21:11,970 --> 00:21:14,239 - Oh, well, I can definitely show you around. 473 00:21:14,273 --> 00:21:17,743 I mean, we have barbecue, we have history, and the Arch. 474 00:21:17,776 --> 00:21:21,046 We are off to Missouri, or as we say, Missouri. 475 00:21:25,083 --> 00:21:26,852 Off we go to Missouri. 476 00:21:26,885 --> 00:21:29,021 Come on and meet us in St. Louis. 477 00:21:29,054 --> 00:21:32,024 From its iconic Arch to the historic naval ships 478 00:21:32,057 --> 00:21:35,594 and the old Victorian and Americana architecture, 479 00:21:35,627 --> 00:21:38,230 Missouri is truly a sight to see, 480 00:21:38,263 --> 00:21:40,465 but come the holiday season, 481 00:21:40,499 --> 00:21:44,102 the city and suburbs become snow covered wonderlands 482 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:47,472 with one interesting hobby locals love to partake in, 483 00:21:47,506 --> 00:21:48,974 bird watching. 484 00:21:49,007 --> 00:21:51,643 So grab a comfy spot and a pair of binoculars 485 00:21:51,677 --> 00:21:54,313 and enjoy some aviary Christmas magic. 486 00:21:54,346 --> 00:21:58,617 Christmas in Missouri is a nature lover's dream. 487 00:21:59,785 --> 00:22:01,286 - [Elizabeth] Christmas dinners 488 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:03,488 around the USA. Missouri. 489 00:22:03,522 --> 00:22:04,656 We all love the classics. 490 00:22:04,690 --> 00:22:08,293 Well, this is one of the oldest traditional meals. 491 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:09,861 Let's take a look. 492 00:22:09,895 --> 00:22:11,563 Here in the gateway to the West, 493 00:22:11,596 --> 00:22:14,599 food is what the holidays are all about. 494 00:22:14,633 --> 00:22:16,668 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 495 00:22:16,702 --> 00:22:20,305 Missourian's love the holiday classic, Christmas fruitcake. 496 00:22:20,339 --> 00:22:21,540 Fruitcakes have been around 497 00:22:21,573 --> 00:22:23,208 since before the dawn of Christmas 498 00:22:23,241 --> 00:22:27,145 and have at times even been outlawed for being too decadent. 499 00:22:27,179 --> 00:22:29,748 But Missourian's love a good fruitcake 500 00:22:29,781 --> 00:22:32,651 and these cakes last one heck of a long time. 501 00:22:32,684 --> 00:22:33,585 Why? 502 00:22:33,618 --> 00:22:35,153 The sugar and boozy contents 503 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:37,856 from these cakes from honey dried fruits and rum 504 00:22:37,889 --> 00:22:40,092 make them last for quite a while. 505 00:22:40,125 --> 00:22:43,028 One family claims to have been passing a homemade fruitcake 506 00:22:43,061 --> 00:22:47,999 down generations after generations for 141 years. 507 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:51,103 These cakes hit their Christmas heyday in the Middle Ages 508 00:22:51,136 --> 00:22:54,306 but the oldest fruitcake found so far was uncovered 509 00:22:54,339 --> 00:22:55,807 in an Egyptian tomb, 510 00:22:55,841 --> 00:23:00,579 dated to be a whopping 4176 years old. 511 00:23:00,612 --> 00:23:01,847 For the Trappist Monks 512 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:03,915 of Assumption Abbey, near Ava, Missouri, 513 00:23:03,949 --> 00:23:06,451 baking is no commercial enterprise. 514 00:23:06,485 --> 00:23:07,919 It's a way of life. 515 00:23:07,953 --> 00:23:10,455 Their delicious fruitcakes are made with raisins, 516 00:23:10,489 --> 00:23:13,392 pineapple, currants, orange and lemon peel, 517 00:23:13,425 --> 00:23:16,995 walnuts, wine and rum, spicy and delicious. 518 00:23:17,028 --> 00:23:20,432 These fruitcakes are sure to wet your holiday appetite. 519 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:23,368 - You know, Dean, 520 00:23:23,402 --> 00:23:25,270 this state doesn't sound like a bad spot 521 00:23:25,303 --> 00:23:26,538 to spend the holidays. 522 00:23:26,571 --> 00:23:29,207 Tropical beaches, amazing mountains 523 00:23:29,241 --> 00:23:32,644 and some incredible Christmas traditions, all their own. 524 00:23:32,677 --> 00:23:34,146 - Well with all of that in the mix, 525 00:23:34,179 --> 00:23:35,380 there's only one place I can think of 526 00:23:35,414 --> 00:23:36,815 and that is Hawaii. 527 00:23:38,049 --> 00:23:38,884 - Yes. 528 00:23:42,521 --> 00:23:43,789 - [Dean] Mele Kalikimaka. 529 00:23:43,822 --> 00:23:45,724 Let's make our way across the Pacific 530 00:23:45,757 --> 00:23:48,927 to the most tropical of all the states, Hawaii. 531 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:50,829 - [Laura] While there's no snow to be found 532 00:23:50,862 --> 00:23:53,098 in this tropical oasis of Hawaii 533 00:23:53,131 --> 00:23:55,567 here islanders celebrate Christmas in 534 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:57,436 true Hawaiian style. 535 00:23:57,469 --> 00:24:00,338 Now how does Santa get to Hawaii? 536 00:24:00,372 --> 00:24:02,808 Well, he can't exactly buy a plane ticket. 537 00:24:02,841 --> 00:24:05,043 - [Dean] No, no, no planes necessary. 538 00:24:05,076 --> 00:24:08,580 In Hawaii, Santa arrives by outrigger canoe 539 00:24:08,613 --> 00:24:10,982 pulled by what you wonder? 540 00:24:11,016 --> 00:24:12,184 Who else? 541 00:24:12,217 --> 00:24:14,386 A team of loyal Christmas dolphins. 542 00:24:14,419 --> 00:24:18,390 Yes. Santa and Mrs. Claus know how to travel in style. 543 00:24:18,423 --> 00:24:20,592 - [Laura] And they're headed to the main event, 544 00:24:20,625 --> 00:24:22,494 a Kalua pig roast. 545 00:24:22,527 --> 00:24:25,263 Hope you're hungry for some Christmas ham. 546 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:28,700 Slow cooked to perfection in a natural sand pit. 547 00:24:28,733 --> 00:24:30,802 This native Hawaiian tradition 548 00:24:30,836 --> 00:24:33,205 produces tender juicy pork 549 00:24:33,238 --> 00:24:34,973 that's sure to be a Christmas dinner 550 00:24:35,006 --> 00:24:37,108 you won't soon forget. 551 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:38,510 - [Dean] As the Kahlua pig roasts, 552 00:24:38,543 --> 00:24:41,346 enjoy time with family and friends on the beach 553 00:24:41,379 --> 00:24:44,216 on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 554 00:24:44,249 --> 00:24:47,018 Mele Kalikimaka to one and all. 555 00:24:48,153 --> 00:24:49,421 - [Laura] Let's check in with co-host 556 00:24:49,454 --> 00:24:52,257 Elizabeth Stanton to see how our concert's doing. 557 00:24:52,290 --> 00:24:53,492 - Thanks, Laura and Dean. 558 00:24:53,525 --> 00:24:56,328 From her new holiday album, "Winterlicious," 559 00:24:56,361 --> 00:25:00,265 we have, "I Wish Every Day was Christmas" by Debbie Gibson. 560 00:25:00,298 --> 00:25:02,167 (audience applauds) 561 00:25:02,200 --> 00:25:05,036 (Christmas music) 562 00:25:11,943 --> 00:25:14,679 ♪ Ooh, yeah ♪ 563 00:25:14,713 --> 00:25:16,114 ♪ Christmas ♪ 564 00:25:16,147 --> 00:25:19,351 ♪ Why do you come and go ♪ 565 00:25:19,384 --> 00:25:22,687 ♪ Why do you take your glow ♪ 566 00:25:22,721 --> 00:25:25,557 ♪ Why does it fade away ♪ 567 00:25:25,590 --> 00:25:27,559 ♪ And why can't you stay ♪ 568 00:25:27,592 --> 00:25:28,860 ♪ Christmas ♪ 569 00:25:28,894 --> 00:25:31,863 ♪ You're the best part of the year ♪ 570 00:25:31,897 --> 00:25:35,166 ♪ You bring so much joy and cheer ♪ 571 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:38,470 ♪ And I don't want things to change ♪ 572 00:25:38,503 --> 00:25:41,306 ♪ I want Christmas every day ♪ 573 00:25:41,339 --> 00:25:44,442 ♪ So we can laugh and share a smile ♪ 574 00:25:44,476 --> 00:25:47,846 ♪ Sit out the back, keep by the fire ♪ 575 00:25:47,879 --> 00:25:51,316 ♪ Sing and dance for no other reason ♪ 576 00:25:51,349 --> 00:25:54,419 ♪ Than it's Christmas season ♪ 577 00:25:54,452 --> 00:25:57,455 ♪ Fill the world with peace and love ♪ 578 00:25:57,489 --> 00:26:01,226 ♪ See friends and family, share a hug ♪ 579 00:26:01,259 --> 00:26:04,462 ♪ If you wanna know what my wish is ♪ 580 00:26:04,496 --> 00:26:07,299 ♪ I wish every day was Christmas ♪ 581 00:26:07,332 --> 00:26:09,000 ♪ Oh oh oh oh oh ♪ 582 00:26:09,034 --> 00:26:10,569 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 583 00:26:10,602 --> 00:26:12,203 ♪ Oh oh oh oh oh ♪ 584 00:26:12,237 --> 00:26:15,640 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 585 00:26:15,674 --> 00:26:20,679 ♪ Mm yeah yeah yeah yeah ♪ 586 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,316 ♪ December ♪ 587 00:26:24,349 --> 00:26:27,452 ♪ A time that I always treasure ♪ 588 00:26:27,485 --> 00:26:30,422 ♪ It doesn't get any better ♪ 589 00:26:30,455 --> 00:26:33,358 ♪ And if I had a say ♪ 590 00:26:33,391 --> 00:26:36,394 ♪ It'd be Christmas every day ♪ 591 00:26:36,428 --> 00:26:39,598 ♪ So we could laugh and share a smile ♪ 592 00:26:39,631 --> 00:26:42,801 ♪ Sit out the back, keep by the fire ♪ 593 00:26:42,834 --> 00:26:46,471 ♪ Sing and dance for no other reason ♪ 594 00:26:46,504 --> 00:26:49,541 ♪ Than it's Christmas season ♪ 595 00:26:49,574 --> 00:26:52,510 ♪ Fill the world with peace and love ♪ 596 00:26:52,544 --> 00:26:56,381 ♪ See friends and family, share a hug ♪ 597 00:26:56,414 --> 00:26:59,618 ♪ If you wanna know what my wish is ♪ 598 00:26:59,651 --> 00:27:02,654 ♪ I wish every day was Christmas ♪ 599 00:27:02,687 --> 00:27:04,055 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 600 00:27:04,089 --> 00:27:05,557 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 601 00:27:05,590 --> 00:27:07,225 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 602 00:27:07,258 --> 00:27:09,694 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 603 00:27:09,728 --> 00:27:13,064 ♪ Oh I wish every day every day ♪ 604 00:27:13,098 --> 00:27:15,033 ♪ Every day ♪ 605 00:27:15,066 --> 00:27:17,869 ♪ We can see a light parade ♪ 606 00:27:17,902 --> 00:27:21,339 ♪ Feel the love that Christmas made ♪ 607 00:27:21,373 --> 00:27:24,009 ♪ It always comes and goes too fast ♪ 608 00:27:24,042 --> 00:27:27,112 ♪ When I just want things to last ♪ 609 00:27:27,145 --> 00:27:29,214 ♪ I said, Christmas ♪ 610 00:27:29,247 --> 00:27:32,417 ♪ Why do you come and go ♪ 611 00:27:32,450 --> 00:27:35,286 ♪ Why do you tease me so ♪ 612 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:38,523 ♪ If you wanna know what my wish is ♪ 613 00:27:38,556 --> 00:27:41,459 ♪ I wish every day was Christmas ♪ 614 00:27:41,493 --> 00:27:42,894 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 615 00:27:42,927 --> 00:27:44,562 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 616 00:27:44,596 --> 00:27:46,197 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 617 00:27:46,231 --> 00:27:48,199 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 618 00:27:48,233 --> 00:27:50,201 ♪ If you wanna know ♪ 619 00:27:50,235 --> 00:27:51,469 ♪ If you wanna know ♪ 620 00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:54,572 ♪ I wish every day was Christmas ♪ 621 00:27:54,606 --> 00:27:55,807 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 622 00:27:55,840 --> 00:27:57,575 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 623 00:27:57,609 --> 00:27:59,077 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 624 00:27:59,110 --> 00:28:03,248 ♪ I wish every day ♪ 625 00:28:03,281 --> 00:28:07,352 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 626 00:28:07,385 --> 00:28:10,221 ♪ Fill the world with peace and love ♪ 627 00:28:10,255 --> 00:28:14,125 ♪ See friends and family, share a hug ♪ 628 00:28:14,159 --> 00:28:17,429 ♪ If you wanna know what my wish is ♪ 629 00:28:17,462 --> 00:28:21,199 ♪ I wish every day was Christmas ♪ 630 00:28:21,232 --> 00:28:24,235 (audience applauds) 631 00:28:35,313 --> 00:28:36,548 - All right. 632 00:28:36,581 --> 00:28:38,249 We'll be right back with even more performances, 633 00:28:38,283 --> 00:28:41,019 delicious meals and unique state traditions. 634 00:28:41,052 --> 00:28:44,723 - Right here on "Christmas Around The USA." 635 00:28:44,756 --> 00:28:47,358 (upbeat music) 636 00:28:53,665 --> 00:28:56,234 (upbeat music) 637 00:28:59,070 --> 00:29:02,507 Hello, and welcome back to "Christmas Around The USA." 638 00:29:02,540 --> 00:29:04,909 - All right, let's head off to our next state. 639 00:29:04,943 --> 00:29:07,212 And you know, we are flying through these. 640 00:29:07,245 --> 00:29:08,413 - Just like Santa. 641 00:29:08,446 --> 00:29:09,814 - That's right. We are, just like Santa. 642 00:29:09,848 --> 00:29:11,716 And next is a Midwest state 643 00:29:11,750 --> 00:29:14,886 filled with college towns and some pretty amazing scenery. 644 00:29:14,919 --> 00:29:16,888 - Nebraska. Let's take a look. 645 00:29:21,226 --> 00:29:23,361 - [Dean] The great state of Nebraska. 646 00:29:23,394 --> 00:29:26,598 Here in the heartland, Christmas brings the family together. 647 00:29:26,631 --> 00:29:30,135 And what better way than to celebrate Nebraskan history 648 00:29:30,168 --> 00:29:32,337 over at Buffalo Bill's ranch. 649 00:29:32,370 --> 00:29:34,305 - [Laura] In North Platte, Nebraska, 650 00:29:34,339 --> 00:29:37,242 Christmas is on at the Buffalo Bill Ranch. 651 00:29:37,275 --> 00:29:40,011 The air is alive with the Christmas spirit, 652 00:29:40,044 --> 00:29:43,114 the scent of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, 653 00:29:43,148 --> 00:29:44,949 steaming apple cider 654 00:29:44,983 --> 00:29:48,486 and delicious Christmas cookies wafting through the air. 655 00:29:48,520 --> 00:29:51,122 It's hard to keep your mouth from watering. 656 00:29:51,156 --> 00:29:54,626 Since it became a state historical park in 1965, 657 00:29:54,659 --> 00:29:58,363 William F. Buffalo Bill Cody's house has been restored 658 00:29:58,396 --> 00:30:02,534 and a wealth of Cody memorabilia is on display. 659 00:30:02,567 --> 00:30:04,002 - [Dean] Christmas at the Cody's 660 00:30:04,035 --> 00:30:06,771 invites visitors into the Buffalo Bill mansion. 661 00:30:06,805 --> 00:30:09,507 Decorated to the hilt with holiday spirit. 662 00:30:09,541 --> 00:30:12,177 Visitors take in the glory of the old frontier days 663 00:30:12,210 --> 00:30:14,179 when "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" 664 00:30:14,212 --> 00:30:16,281 was the wildest show in town. 665 00:30:16,314 --> 00:30:18,983 - [Laura] Visitors can take a hayride through the grounds, 666 00:30:19,017 --> 00:30:20,185 a tour of the barn, 667 00:30:20,218 --> 00:30:22,987 and even get to meet Santa himself. 668 00:30:26,991 --> 00:30:30,061 - Okay, let's jet over to the Centennial State 669 00:30:30,094 --> 00:30:31,963 named because they got their statehood 670 00:30:31,996 --> 00:30:34,332 a hundred years after America's independence. 671 00:30:34,365 --> 00:30:37,602 - Could be because the capital is a mile above sea level. 672 00:30:37,635 --> 00:30:39,771 Might have just taken people that long to get there. 673 00:30:39,804 --> 00:30:41,406 - I'm not too sure about that 674 00:30:41,439 --> 00:30:43,942 but I know someone who'll be the best tour guide. 675 00:30:43,975 --> 00:30:45,844 Let's check in with Montel Williams. 676 00:30:49,547 --> 00:30:51,316 - It may be home to Mile High City, 677 00:30:51,349 --> 00:30:52,817 but it didn't take them a hundred years 678 00:30:52,851 --> 00:30:54,185 to scale up to Denver. 679 00:30:54,219 --> 00:30:55,486 I can say that this state 680 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:57,722 brings Christmas to whole new heights. 681 00:30:57,755 --> 00:30:58,590 Here's Colorado. 682 00:30:59,824 --> 00:31:01,793 Let's scoot on over to the Rocky Mountains 683 00:31:01,826 --> 00:31:04,863 and see Colorado in all its Christmas cheer. 684 00:31:04,896 --> 00:31:06,097 The Rocky Mountains offer 685 00:31:06,130 --> 00:31:08,333 some of the best skiing in the United States 686 00:31:08,366 --> 00:31:11,302 featuring top spots like Vail, Aspen, and Telluride. 687 00:31:11,336 --> 00:31:12,570 Grab your snowshoes. 688 00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:15,373 Here, foot upon foot of snow graces the slopes. 689 00:31:15,406 --> 00:31:17,709 There's nothing quite like these beautiful mountains 690 00:31:17,742 --> 00:31:20,278 to send you careening into the Christmas spirit. 691 00:31:20,311 --> 00:31:22,881 Colorado skiers know how to celebrate. 692 00:31:22,914 --> 00:31:26,484 Have you ever seen Santa after Santa after Santa 693 00:31:26,517 --> 00:31:27,752 skiing down a mountain? 694 00:31:27,785 --> 00:31:29,187 Come on over to Crested Butte 695 00:31:29,220 --> 00:31:31,122 where you'll see countless Santas skiing 696 00:31:31,155 --> 00:31:33,524 making this one of the largest skiing Santa events 697 00:31:33,558 --> 00:31:34,692 in the world. 698 00:31:34,726 --> 00:31:36,294 With so many Santas in one place, 699 00:31:36,327 --> 00:31:37,495 you'll have to believe 700 00:31:37,528 --> 00:31:39,063 you'll get whatever's on your wishlist. 701 00:31:42,033 --> 00:31:44,168 - [Laura] And if you can't get enough winter fun, 702 00:31:44,202 --> 00:31:46,371 Elizabeth Stanton recently found 703 00:31:46,404 --> 00:31:49,340 one of the best places in the country for skiing. 704 00:31:49,374 --> 00:31:51,776 Sun Valley, Idaho. 705 00:31:51,809 --> 00:31:54,245 - Sun Valley was created over 85 years ago 706 00:31:54,279 --> 00:31:55,880 in 1936 707 00:31:55,914 --> 00:31:59,250 with a summit of 9150 feet 708 00:31:59,284 --> 00:32:01,786 and over 2000 acres of terrain. 709 00:32:01,819 --> 00:32:02,887 When seen from above, 710 00:32:02,921 --> 00:32:04,122 this looks a bit like 711 00:32:04,155 --> 00:32:07,158 what I imagine the North Pole might look like. 712 00:32:07,191 --> 00:32:08,793 It's no surprise this wound up 713 00:32:08,826 --> 00:32:11,562 being America's first travel ski destination. 714 00:32:11,596 --> 00:32:14,399 But it's not just the amazing landscape and mountain 715 00:32:14,432 --> 00:32:16,734 that first brought tourists to this town. 716 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:19,237 One of the biggest sells has to be the invention 717 00:32:19,270 --> 00:32:21,205 that changed the sport of skiing. 718 00:32:21,239 --> 00:32:22,607 The first chairlift. 719 00:32:22,640 --> 00:32:24,542 And it was fashioned right here 720 00:32:24,575 --> 00:32:26,844 by repurposing a banana hauler. 721 00:32:26,878 --> 00:32:29,380 Wow, what a beautiful day to go skiing. 722 00:32:29,414 --> 00:32:31,382 (upbeat music) 723 00:32:31,416 --> 00:32:35,153 The ski slopes are incredible. Even a group of Santas 724 00:32:35,186 --> 00:32:38,356 joined in. The spirit of Christmas is everywhere 725 00:32:38,389 --> 00:32:42,860 you look. What a way to celebrate Christmas! 726 00:32:42,894 --> 00:32:45,096 Tada. 727 00:32:45,129 --> 00:32:47,398 All right, let's go inside for some hot chocolate. 728 00:32:48,900 --> 00:32:51,703 This is work. (laughter) 729 00:32:51,736 --> 00:32:53,738 All right, let's go. 730 00:32:53,771 --> 00:32:55,473 We had such a great day on the mountain 731 00:32:55,506 --> 00:32:59,444 but now it's time to kick back and relax. 732 00:32:59,477 --> 00:33:00,845 - That looks like a blast. 733 00:33:00,878 --> 00:33:01,779 You know, Dean, 734 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:03,014 I think we should take a look 735 00:33:03,047 --> 00:33:05,283 at another famous skiing destination. 736 00:33:05,316 --> 00:33:06,985 - Mm. Switzerland. 737 00:33:07,018 --> 00:33:07,986 - In the US. 738 00:33:08,019 --> 00:33:09,153 - Switzerland's not-- 739 00:33:09,187 --> 00:33:10,488 No no. Switzerland's not in the US. 740 00:33:10,521 --> 00:33:11,889 That's right. 741 00:33:11,923 --> 00:33:13,725 Can I have a hint? - Sure. 742 00:33:13,758 --> 00:33:14,592 Bison. 743 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:16,995 - Well, that's easy. 744 00:33:18,363 --> 00:33:19,731 Wyoming. - Yes. 745 00:33:19,764 --> 00:33:22,000 (laughter) 746 00:33:24,469 --> 00:33:28,406 - Wyoming, home of Yellowstone National Park. 747 00:33:28,439 --> 00:33:31,409 But it's also home to extreme winter sports 748 00:33:31,442 --> 00:33:33,578 near Grand Teton Mountain. 749 00:33:33,611 --> 00:33:36,614 Snow mobiling, skiing, whitewater rafting, 750 00:33:36,647 --> 00:33:38,783 and some beautiful sights to see 751 00:33:38,816 --> 00:33:42,020 like waterfalls and of course bison. 752 00:33:42,053 --> 00:33:44,455 If that wasn't enough, stick around. 753 00:33:44,489 --> 00:33:47,158 And if you're lucky, at certain times of the year 754 00:33:47,191 --> 00:33:49,827 you'll even catch the Aurora Borealis 755 00:33:49,861 --> 00:33:51,929 over the famous mountain peaks. 756 00:33:51,963 --> 00:33:55,299 And if you're lucky, you might just find another outpost 757 00:33:55,333 --> 00:33:57,535 for Santa and his reindeer. 758 00:33:57,568 --> 00:33:58,836 Christmas in Wyoming 759 00:33:58,870 --> 00:34:03,041 is every outdoorsman's picture perfect holiday. 760 00:34:03,074 --> 00:34:05,043 Okay, let's take a break from the slopes 761 00:34:05,076 --> 00:34:08,279 and head over to our co-host, Elizabeth Stanton. 762 00:34:08,312 --> 00:34:09,480 - Thanks, Laura and Dean. 763 00:34:09,514 --> 00:34:12,517 Based on the 1843 French poem 764 00:34:12,550 --> 00:34:14,752 we have one of the most iconic songs 765 00:34:14,786 --> 00:34:17,455 with renditions dating back to the 1800s. 766 00:34:17,488 --> 00:34:20,992 Here's "Oh, Holy Night," performed by Brandon Rogers. 767 00:34:21,025 --> 00:34:24,028 (audience applauds) 768 00:34:25,797 --> 00:34:29,100 ♪ O holy night ♪ 769 00:34:29,133 --> 00:34:34,138 ♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪ 770 00:34:35,339 --> 00:34:39,510 ♪ It is the night of our dear Savior's birth ♪ 771 00:34:43,481 --> 00:34:48,486 ♪ Long lay the world in sin and error pining ♪ 772 00:34:52,490 --> 00:34:57,462 ♪ Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth ♪ 773 00:35:01,265 --> 00:35:06,170 ♪ A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices ♪ 774 00:35:09,240 --> 00:35:14,245 ♪ For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn ♪ 775 00:35:16,881 --> 00:35:21,886 ♪ Oh fall on your knees ♪ 776 00:35:25,123 --> 00:35:30,128 ♪ Oh hear the angel voices ♪ 777 00:35:33,431 --> 00:35:38,436 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 778 00:35:40,171 --> 00:35:45,176 ♪ Oh night when Christ was born ♪ 779 00:35:49,180 --> 00:35:54,185 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 780 00:35:56,587 --> 00:36:00,358 ♪ Oh night ♪ 781 00:36:00,391 --> 00:36:03,895 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 782 00:36:03,928 --> 00:36:08,933 ♪ Oh fall on your knees ♪ 783 00:36:12,803 --> 00:36:17,808 ♪ Oh hear the angel voices ♪ 784 00:36:21,145 --> 00:36:26,150 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 785 00:36:28,152 --> 00:36:33,157 ♪ Oh night when Christ was born ♪ 786 00:36:36,060 --> 00:36:41,065 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 787 00:36:45,069 --> 00:36:49,640 ♪ Oh night ♪ 788 00:36:49,674 --> 00:36:52,510 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 789 00:37:00,351 --> 00:37:02,620 ♪ Oh divine ♪ 790 00:37:07,725 --> 00:37:10,728 (audience applauds) 791 00:37:17,602 --> 00:37:19,437 - Alright, we'll be right back. 792 00:37:19,470 --> 00:37:21,739 - With even more "Christmas Around The USA" 793 00:37:21,772 --> 00:37:23,608 right after this. 794 00:37:23,641 --> 00:37:26,210 (upbeat music) 795 00:37:32,149 --> 00:37:34,719 (upbeat music) 796 00:37:37,922 --> 00:37:39,056 - We're back. 797 00:37:39,090 --> 00:37:41,659 Welcome to "Christmas Around The USA." 798 00:37:41,692 --> 00:37:45,329 Now our next stop is home to over 29 million people 799 00:37:45,363 --> 00:37:49,734 spanning over 265,000 square miles. 800 00:37:49,767 --> 00:37:52,036 - Wow, that is a lot of chimneys. 801 00:37:52,069 --> 00:37:55,373 - Let's see how they like to spend the holiday season in-- 802 00:37:55,406 --> 00:37:56,641 - [Both] Texas. 803 00:38:00,311 --> 00:38:02,680 - [Dean] Texas. Christmas cheer rings out 804 00:38:02,713 --> 00:38:04,482 in every corner of the state. 805 00:38:04,515 --> 00:38:06,984 - [Laura] Whether it's the San Antonio River Walk 806 00:38:07,018 --> 00:38:09,287 or Christmas trees in Addison. 807 00:38:09,320 --> 00:38:13,057 Texas knows how to light up the night with Christmas cheer. 808 00:38:13,090 --> 00:38:13,958 - [Dean] But the commotion 809 00:38:13,991 --> 00:38:15,359 come the holiday season 810 00:38:15,393 --> 00:38:18,663 isn't just decorations, it's the food. 811 00:38:18,696 --> 00:38:21,365 - [Laura] Let's send this over to Elizabeth Stanton 812 00:38:21,399 --> 00:38:23,968 to break down what the talk of the town is 813 00:38:24,001 --> 00:38:25,670 during Christmas time. 814 00:38:25,703 --> 00:38:27,838 - Christmas dinners around the USA. 815 00:38:27,872 --> 00:38:29,340 Texas. 816 00:38:29,373 --> 00:38:32,310 Let's head over and see what's cooking during the holidays. 817 00:38:32,343 --> 00:38:33,811 At Christmas time in Texas 818 00:38:33,844 --> 00:38:36,514 it's not Turkey and ham that folks feast on for dinner. 819 00:38:36,547 --> 00:38:39,684 Texans enjoy a quintessential Mexican delicacy 820 00:38:39,717 --> 00:38:40,751 come Christmas. 821 00:38:40,785 --> 00:38:41,852 Tamales. 822 00:38:41,886 --> 00:38:43,087 Every Christmas, 823 00:38:43,120 --> 00:38:45,056 The line for tamales wrap around the block 824 00:38:45,089 --> 00:38:47,858 of favorite tamale shops across the state. 825 00:38:47,892 --> 00:38:50,094 This staple is made from freshly ground corn 826 00:38:50,127 --> 00:38:53,531 complete with a savory filling of meat or vegetables 827 00:38:53,564 --> 00:38:56,133 and a corn husk to wrap it all up in. 828 00:38:56,167 --> 00:38:57,368 If you have a sweet tooth, 829 00:38:57,401 --> 00:38:59,537 enjoy tamales filled with dried fruit. 830 00:38:59,570 --> 00:39:02,306 Feliz Navidad from Texas. 831 00:39:02,340 --> 00:39:03,741 - Let's head south-east. 832 00:39:03,774 --> 00:39:05,810 Right off the shores of the Atlantic. 833 00:39:05,843 --> 00:39:09,947 Filled with fine arts, state parks and massive mountains. 834 00:39:09,980 --> 00:39:12,516 Not to mention some great holiday traditions. 835 00:39:12,550 --> 00:39:14,051 - All right, then let's check in 836 00:39:14,085 --> 00:39:16,253 for a North Carolina Christmas. 837 00:39:16,287 --> 00:39:17,722 - That's what I was thinking. 838 00:39:21,792 --> 00:39:23,227 - North Carolina. 839 00:39:23,260 --> 00:39:26,664 Here we are, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. 840 00:39:26,697 --> 00:39:28,065 - [Dean] These mountains attract tourists 841 00:39:28,099 --> 00:39:29,567 from all over the world 842 00:39:29,600 --> 00:39:32,203 to ride the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. 843 00:39:32,236 --> 00:39:35,873 Some visitors even ship their motorcycles from overseas. 844 00:39:35,906 --> 00:39:39,143 This thrill ride is their gift for Christmas. 845 00:39:39,176 --> 00:39:40,444 - [Laura] Through the Misty Air, 846 00:39:40,478 --> 00:39:42,680 we go to find Chimney Rock. 847 00:39:42,713 --> 00:39:45,983 What better place to see Santa than in his element, 848 00:39:46,016 --> 00:39:47,752 climbing down the chimney. 849 00:39:47,785 --> 00:39:50,154 - [Dean] Legend has it that Santa climbs down the chimney 850 00:39:50,187 --> 00:39:53,090 bringing Christmas gifts to all the good children, 851 00:39:53,124 --> 00:39:55,192 reads messages and wishlists 852 00:39:55,226 --> 00:39:59,029 and sneaks some late night cookies and milk as he goes. 853 00:39:59,063 --> 00:40:01,632 - [Laura] At Chimney Rock, spot Santa himself, 854 00:40:01,665 --> 00:40:03,768 along with one of his trusty elves, 855 00:40:03,801 --> 00:40:05,970 rappelling down the chimney. 856 00:40:06,003 --> 00:40:07,838 - [Dean] You might even get an autograph 857 00:40:07,872 --> 00:40:10,541 from the one and only Santa Claus. 858 00:40:10,574 --> 00:40:14,211 I hear his payment is in the form of cookies and milk. 859 00:40:14,245 --> 00:40:15,746 All right. Maybe it's the time of the year 860 00:40:15,780 --> 00:40:17,948 or all the decorations that we've been seeing, 861 00:40:17,982 --> 00:40:20,050 but I cannot get some of these Christmas songs 862 00:40:20,084 --> 00:40:21,285 out of my head. 863 00:40:21,318 --> 00:40:22,820 - Well, that's a good thing, right? 864 00:40:22,853 --> 00:40:25,356 - Well, yeah, I guess it is, but I'm ready for a new one. 865 00:40:25,389 --> 00:40:28,292 - Okay, then let's send it over to Elizabeth Stanton 866 00:40:28,325 --> 00:40:30,094 and see what song is up next. 867 00:40:30,127 --> 00:40:31,862 - And that'll be stuck in my head. 868 00:40:31,896 --> 00:40:33,097 - Thanks guys. 869 00:40:33,130 --> 00:40:35,166 We have a special treat for everyone. 870 00:40:35,199 --> 00:40:37,535 Let's welcome singer and songwriter 871 00:40:37,568 --> 00:40:40,037 with his original track "North Pole". 872 00:40:40,070 --> 00:40:41,605 Here's Will Makar. 873 00:40:41,639 --> 00:40:43,507 (audience applauds) 874 00:40:43,541 --> 00:40:47,545 ♪ It's a hundred degrees in December ♪ 875 00:40:47,578 --> 00:40:51,582 ♪ And it's not gonna let up soon ♪ 876 00:40:51,615 --> 00:40:55,252 ♪ I'm writing my letter to Santa ♪ 877 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:59,723 ♪ For some air conditioning in my room ♪ 878 00:40:59,757 --> 00:41:03,561 ♪ Staring out of my window ♪ 879 00:41:03,594 --> 00:41:07,498 ♪ Waiting for a cloud to appear ♪ 880 00:41:07,531 --> 00:41:11,068 ♪ Just give me a sign that it's winter ♪ 881 00:41:11,101 --> 00:41:15,139 ♪ I'm in a need of change this year ♪ 882 00:41:15,172 --> 00:41:19,543 ♪ I've been dreaming of a white Christmas ♪ 883 00:41:19,577 --> 00:41:24,582 ♪ Since so long ago ♪ 884 00:41:25,749 --> 00:41:28,185 ♪ I ain't waiting for the snow to fall ♪ 885 00:41:28,219 --> 00:41:31,055 ♪ I ain't waiting for Santa to call ♪ 886 00:41:31,088 --> 00:41:33,257 ♪ I'm heading straight to the last place ♪ 887 00:41:33,290 --> 00:41:34,558 ♪ It's Christmas at all ♪ 888 00:41:34,592 --> 00:41:38,696 ♪ Up to the North Pole ♪ 889 00:41:38,729 --> 00:41:41,899 ♪ Oh heading up to the North Pole ♪ 890 00:41:41,932 --> 00:41:45,236 ♪ I bought my ticket on the Polar Express ♪ 891 00:41:45,269 --> 00:41:48,539 ♪ I brought my invite to be Santa's guest ♪ 892 00:41:48,572 --> 00:41:51,876 ♪ There'll be every kind of toy for good girls and boys ♪ 893 00:41:51,909 --> 00:41:55,179 ♪ And a mountain of coal for the rest ♪ 894 00:41:55,212 --> 00:41:58,382 ♪ I'll bake cookies with Mrs. Claus ♪ 895 00:41:58,415 --> 00:42:01,652 ♪ Sipping egg nog with elf and the boys ♪ 896 00:42:01,685 --> 00:42:03,621 ♪ Go party in a workshop ♪ 897 00:42:03,654 --> 00:42:05,389 ♪ Dance up on a rooftop ♪ 898 00:42:05,422 --> 00:42:08,459 ♪ And Rudolph's nose gets red when it's large ♪ 899 00:42:08,492 --> 00:42:10,127 ♪ I've been dreaming ♪ 900 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:12,263 ♪ Of a white Christmas ♪ 901 00:42:12,296 --> 00:42:14,865 ♪ Since so long ago ♪ 902 00:42:14,899 --> 00:42:18,168 ♪ I ain't waiting for the snow to fall ♪ 903 00:42:18,202 --> 00:42:20,871 ♪ I ain't waiting for Santa to call ♪ 904 00:42:20,905 --> 00:42:23,007 ♪ I heading straight to the last place ♪ 905 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:24,275 ♪ It's Christmas at all ♪ 906 00:42:24,308 --> 00:42:28,345 ♪ Up to the North Pole ♪ 907 00:42:28,379 --> 00:42:33,384 ♪ Oh way up to the North Pole ♪ 908 00:42:34,285 --> 00:42:37,655 ♪ Oh where we're going going ♪ 909 00:42:37,688 --> 00:42:42,660 ♪ There's no more dreaming at the North Pole ♪ 910 00:42:44,194 --> 00:42:49,166 ♪ There's no more dreaming at the North Pole ♪ 911 00:42:51,635 --> 00:42:55,439 ♪ I've been dreaming of a white Christmas ♪ 912 00:42:55,472 --> 00:42:58,008 ♪ Since so long ago ♪ 913 00:42:58,042 --> 00:43:01,245 ♪ I ain't waiting for the snow to fall ♪ 914 00:43:01,278 --> 00:43:03,814 ♪ I ain't waiting for Santa to call ♪ 915 00:43:03,847 --> 00:43:08,485 ♪ That's why I've been dreaming of a white Christmas ♪ 916 00:43:08,519 --> 00:43:11,055 ♪ Like they did in the song ♪ 917 00:43:11,088 --> 00:43:14,124 ♪ I ain't waiting for the snow to fall ♪ 918 00:43:14,158 --> 00:43:17,127 ♪ I ain't waiting for Santa to call ♪ 919 00:43:17,161 --> 00:43:19,029 ♪ I'm heading straight to the last place ♪ 920 00:43:19,063 --> 00:43:23,968 ♪ It's Christmas at all ♪ 921 00:43:24,001 --> 00:43:28,172 ♪ It's finally Christmas eve ♪ 922 00:43:28,205 --> 00:43:32,443 ♪ It's only dropped about ten degrees ♪ 923 00:43:32,476 --> 00:43:37,481 ♪ I need that white Christmas please ♪ 924 00:43:39,984 --> 00:43:44,655 ♪ I ain't waiting for the snow to fall ♪ 925 00:43:44,688 --> 00:43:47,758 ♪ I ain't waiting for Santa to call ♪ 926 00:43:47,791 --> 00:43:50,461 ♪ I'm heading straight to the last place ♪ 927 00:43:50,494 --> 00:43:55,466 ♪ It's Christmas at all ♪ 928 00:43:56,867 --> 00:44:02,940 ♪ Yeah I'm spending my Christmas at the North Pole ♪ 929 00:44:05,976 --> 00:44:06,844 (gentle music fades out) 930 00:44:06,877 --> 00:44:08,145 (audience applauds) 931 00:44:08,178 --> 00:44:09,346 (audience cheers) 932 00:44:16,053 --> 00:44:17,755 (bells ring) 933 00:44:17,788 --> 00:44:18,989 (screen whooshes) 934 00:44:19,023 --> 00:44:22,159 - We'll be right back with more "Christmas Around the USA". 935 00:44:22,192 --> 00:44:23,394 - And food. 936 00:44:23,427 --> 00:44:24,662 Lots of food. - Oh, yes. 937 00:44:24,695 --> 00:44:26,296 (bright cheerful music) 938 00:44:33,937 --> 00:44:35,572 (bright cheerful music) 939 00:44:39,376 --> 00:44:42,346 - Christmas is often associated with evergreen trees, 940 00:44:42,379 --> 00:44:45,949 frigid climates, and a warm fireplace to escape to inside. 941 00:44:45,983 --> 00:44:49,319 - Well, our next stop instead has tropical rainforests, 942 00:44:49,353 --> 00:44:51,121 warm weather, and waterfalls. 943 00:44:51,155 --> 00:44:53,424 And with a location as beautiful as this, 944 00:44:53,457 --> 00:44:54,925 you'll wanna stay outdoors. 945 00:44:54,958 --> 00:44:56,326 - Yeah. Let's take a peak 946 00:44:56,360 --> 00:44:58,295 at Puerto Rico. 947 00:44:58,328 --> 00:44:59,697 (cheerful festive music) 948 00:44:59,730 --> 00:45:00,964 (sledge swoops) 949 00:45:00,998 --> 00:45:02,666 (upbeat music) 950 00:45:02,700 --> 00:45:05,102 - [Laura] Off we go again across the ocean 951 00:45:05,135 --> 00:45:07,371 to the island of Puerto Rico. 952 00:45:07,404 --> 00:45:08,872 - [Dean] Puerto Rico is home to one 953 00:45:08,906 --> 00:45:11,742 of the longest Christmas celebrations in the world 954 00:45:11,775 --> 00:45:14,011 Here, there aren't just 12 days of Christmas, 955 00:45:14,044 --> 00:45:17,314 there are almost two whole months. 956 00:45:17,347 --> 00:45:20,417 From Thanksgiving all the way through late January, 957 00:45:20,451 --> 00:45:23,487 Puerto Rico is alive with the Christmas spirit. 958 00:45:23,520 --> 00:45:27,524 - [Laura] Puerto Rico is home to the tradition of parrandas. 959 00:45:27,558 --> 00:45:31,495 Parrandas involves a group of merry carolers arriving 960 00:45:31,528 --> 00:45:35,365 at a neighbor's doorstep all in the middle of the night. 961 00:45:35,399 --> 00:45:38,302 They wake up their sleeping neighbors with their singing 962 00:45:38,335 --> 00:45:41,638 and don't stop until they're allowed inside 963 00:45:41,672 --> 00:45:44,007 and given something to eat or drink. 964 00:45:44,041 --> 00:45:47,711 And this carries on all the way 'till dawn. 965 00:45:47,745 --> 00:45:49,546 - [Dean] These make for some of the sweetest memories 966 00:45:49,580 --> 00:45:50,848 of the holiday season. 967 00:45:50,881 --> 00:45:53,517 Like this celebration with the Alvarado family 968 00:45:53,550 --> 00:45:55,719 in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. 969 00:45:55,753 --> 00:45:59,690 Singing together brings out the true spirit of the holidays. 970 00:45:59,723 --> 00:46:01,959 - [Laura] After all that's singing and celebrating, 971 00:46:01,992 --> 00:46:05,562 everyone's ready for some delicious Puerto Rican food. 972 00:46:05,596 --> 00:46:08,065 To mark the end of the Christmas season, 973 00:46:08,098 --> 00:46:09,566 Puerto Ricans celebrate 974 00:46:09,600 --> 00:46:12,169 with the San Sebastian street festival, 975 00:46:12,202 --> 00:46:14,171 where there's dancing and music, 976 00:46:14,204 --> 00:46:16,039 and a parade of people dressed up 977 00:46:16,073 --> 00:46:19,376 with enormous heads representing different figures 978 00:46:19,409 --> 00:46:21,178 in Puerto Rican culture. 979 00:46:21,211 --> 00:46:23,847 - [Dean] Feliz Navidad from Puerto Rico. 980 00:46:23,881 --> 00:46:25,582 (upbeat music continues) 981 00:46:25,616 --> 00:46:28,085 - Okay, let's take a trip to the very end 982 00:46:28,118 --> 00:46:29,653 of the Appalachian Trail. 983 00:46:29,686 --> 00:46:31,121 Can you guess? 984 00:46:31,155 --> 00:46:33,457 It's known for lighthouses and Christmas lobster. 985 00:46:33,490 --> 00:46:36,160 - I knew it after you said, "The Appalachian Trail." 986 00:46:36,193 --> 00:46:37,895 Te, no, Maine. - Maine. 987 00:46:37,928 --> 00:46:39,429 (cheerful festive music) 988 00:46:39,463 --> 00:46:42,633 Let's head all the way up to the very northeastern tip 989 00:46:42,666 --> 00:46:45,135 of the US to the state of Maine. 990 00:46:45,169 --> 00:46:47,805 The ski slopes are incredible, 991 00:46:47,838 --> 00:46:50,374 and once a year Santa's helpers gather 992 00:46:50,407 --> 00:46:52,943 to celebrate this winter wonderland. 993 00:46:52,976 --> 00:46:54,945 - This is my first Santa Sunday and I love it. 994 00:46:54,978 --> 00:46:55,913 I'll definitely be back. 995 00:46:55,946 --> 00:46:57,481 Ho, ho, ho! 996 00:46:57,514 --> 00:46:59,750 - [Laura] Santa Sunday is something you have to see 997 00:46:59,783 --> 00:47:01,051 to believe. 998 00:47:01,084 --> 00:47:03,220 The spirit of Christmas is everywhere you look. 999 00:47:03,253 --> 00:47:04,354 - [Skiers] Ho, ho, ho! 1000 00:47:05,956 --> 00:47:08,859 - [Laura] Skiing in that classic big red suit. 1001 00:47:08,892 --> 00:47:10,761 -So there's nothing like seeing over 200 Santas 1002 00:47:10,794 --> 00:47:12,763 on the slopes to get you in the holiday spirit. 1003 00:47:12,796 --> 00:47:16,133 (bright cheerful music) 1004 00:47:17,301 --> 00:47:19,469 - [Laura] After a long day of festivities, 1005 00:47:19,503 --> 00:47:23,340 Mainers like to curl up with their famous Maine Coon cats 1006 00:47:23,373 --> 00:47:26,076 for some hot, world-class seafood. 1007 00:47:26,109 --> 00:47:29,913 And here's Elizabeth Stanton to tell you all about it. 1008 00:47:29,947 --> 00:47:31,315 (bright cheerful music continues) 1009 00:47:31,348 --> 00:47:33,584 - Christmas dinners around the USA. 1010 00:47:33,617 --> 00:47:34,785 Maine. 1011 00:47:34,818 --> 00:47:36,153 Check the line, we're going fishing 1012 00:47:36,186 --> 00:47:38,755 for a whole new Christmas dinner delight. 1013 00:47:38,789 --> 00:47:41,191 Mainers are famous for their love of seafood. 1014 00:47:41,225 --> 00:47:44,094 Whether it's lobster rolls, crab cakes, or mussels, 1015 00:47:44,127 --> 00:47:46,597 Mainers know how to eat some seafood. 1016 00:47:46,630 --> 00:47:49,266 Come the holidays, that's when they crank it up a notch 1017 00:47:49,299 --> 00:47:50,968 when there's snow on the ground 1018 00:47:51,001 --> 00:47:53,704 and a warm clam chowder cooking on the stove. 1019 00:47:53,737 --> 00:47:56,039 That's when it feels most like Christmas. 1020 00:47:56,073 --> 00:47:59,243 A classic clam chowder includes clam juice, flour, onions, 1021 00:47:59,276 --> 00:48:02,646 pork fat, butter, clams, potatoes, milk and cream, 1022 00:48:02,679 --> 00:48:06,516 and cooks up into one delicious, hearty holiday meal. 1023 00:48:06,550 --> 00:48:09,052 There's nothing quite like a clam chowder Christmas. 1024 00:48:09,086 --> 00:48:10,821 (cheerful festive music) 1025 00:48:10,854 --> 00:48:13,991 - Our next destination is known for southern hospitality, 1026 00:48:14,024 --> 00:48:16,960 the birthplace to many influential Americans 1027 00:48:16,994 --> 00:48:18,195 and your favorite fruit. 1028 00:48:18,228 --> 00:48:21,031 - Mine? Peaches. 1029 00:48:21,064 --> 00:48:22,165 - Oh. - Peaches. 1030 00:48:22,199 --> 00:48:23,600 We must be going 1031 00:48:23,634 --> 00:48:24,935 - [Hosts] to Georgia. 1032 00:48:24,968 --> 00:48:28,405 (bright upbeat music) 1033 00:48:28,438 --> 00:48:30,807 - [Dean] Down we go to Georgia to celebrate Christmas 1034 00:48:30,841 --> 00:48:32,342 in the Deep South. 1035 00:48:32,376 --> 00:48:35,812 - [Laura] Atlanta has so much to offer come Christmas time. 1036 00:48:35,846 --> 00:48:38,448 Whether it's ice skating at Atlantic Station, 1037 00:48:38,482 --> 00:48:42,619 or enjoying a Bavarian Christmas market in Centennial Park, 1038 00:48:42,653 --> 00:48:45,022 Atlanta knows how to bring people together 1039 00:48:45,055 --> 00:48:47,224 and celebrate in style. 1040 00:48:47,257 --> 00:48:49,760 - [Dean] Some all-natural Christmas charm, 1041 00:48:49,793 --> 00:48:51,194 Atlanta residents head 1042 00:48:51,228 --> 00:48:54,031 to the city's beautiful Botanical Gardens. 1043 00:48:54,064 --> 00:48:57,067 Atlanta's Botanical Gardens are a sight to see 1044 00:48:57,100 --> 00:49:00,637 all year round, but over the holidays, wow! 1045 00:49:00,671 --> 00:49:04,274 The garden nights and holiday lights offer stunning displays 1046 00:49:04,308 --> 00:49:07,744 to bring the people out in droves for the holiday spirit. 1047 00:49:07,778 --> 00:49:09,413 - [Laura] Add some hologram glasses 1048 00:49:09,446 --> 00:49:11,915 to enhance the light displays and train rides, 1049 00:49:11,949 --> 00:49:13,717 and you're sure to have a 1050 00:49:13,750 --> 00:49:16,053 holiday celebration for all ages. 1051 00:49:16,086 --> 00:49:17,521 (bright upbeat music) 1052 00:49:17,554 --> 00:49:19,356 - [Dean] Let's send it over to Elizabeth Stanton 1053 00:49:19,389 --> 00:49:21,558 and see what's going on on stage. 1054 00:49:21,591 --> 00:49:22,759 (audience applauds) 1055 00:49:22,793 --> 00:49:24,127 - Starting the holiday season off 1056 00:49:24,161 --> 00:49:25,996 with her album Winterlicious, 1057 00:49:26,029 --> 00:49:29,032 we have "The Gift" by none other than Debbie Gibson. 1058 00:49:29,066 --> 00:49:30,701 (audience applauds) 1059 00:49:30,734 --> 00:49:31,969 (audience cheers) 1060 00:49:32,002 --> 00:49:35,072 (gentle piano music) 1061 00:49:36,239 --> 00:49:41,078 ♪ I'm warm enough to face the night ♪ 1062 00:49:42,312 --> 00:49:46,516 ♪ With nothing but your love wrapped 'round me ♪ 1063 00:49:47,751 --> 00:49:52,055 ♪ I'm coming from a place of light ♪ 1064 00:49:53,256 --> 00:49:57,527 ♪ I'm nothing like the way you found me ♪ 1065 00:49:58,595 --> 00:50:02,766 ♪ Stay a moment and play ♪ 1066 00:50:02,799 --> 00:50:07,804 ♪ I'm needing this day to melt the cold ♪ 1067 00:50:10,941 --> 00:50:15,312 ♪ And all my fears fade away ♪ 1068 00:50:15,345 --> 00:50:20,350 ♪ 'Cause your love is all there is ♪ 1069 00:50:22,019 --> 00:50:27,024 ♪ Your love is December's kiss ♪ 1070 00:50:28,358 --> 00:50:33,363 ♪ I just tore up, tore up my list ♪ 1071 00:50:34,398 --> 00:50:38,335 ♪ 'Cause your love is the gift ♪ 1072 00:50:43,507 --> 00:50:47,444 (gentle piano music continues) 1073 00:50:49,012 --> 00:50:54,017 ♪ I've wanted far too much too long ♪ 1074 00:50:55,185 --> 00:50:59,623 ♪ By all the glitter I was blinded ♪ 1075 00:51:00,857 --> 00:51:04,628 ♪ But now I sing a different song ♪ 1076 00:51:05,829 --> 00:51:10,434 ♪ 'Cause in the heart is where I find it ♪ 1077 00:51:11,334 --> 00:51:15,305 ♪ All the things that I need ♪ 1078 00:51:15,338 --> 00:51:18,375 ♪ Are the things they can't see ♪ 1079 00:51:18,408 --> 00:51:23,146 ♪ Or take away ♪ 1080 00:51:23,180 --> 00:51:27,517 ♪ Right here is where they'll stay ♪ 1081 00:51:27,551 --> 00:51:32,556 ♪ 'Cause your love is what I'll miss ♪ 1082 00:51:34,658 --> 00:51:39,663 ♪ Your love is December's kiss ♪ 1083 00:51:41,031 --> 00:51:46,036 ♪ I just tore up, tore up my list ♪ 1084 00:51:46,937 --> 00:51:50,407 ♪ 'Cause your love is the gift ♪ 1085 00:51:56,012 --> 00:51:59,950 (gentle piano music continues) 1086 00:52:00,917 --> 00:52:02,819 ♪ Da, da, da ♪ 1087 00:52:02,853 --> 00:52:05,622 ♪ Da, dum, dum ♪ 1088 00:52:05,655 --> 00:52:09,559 (gentle piano music continues) 1089 00:52:10,861 --> 00:52:14,631 ♪ Ooo ♪ 1090 00:52:14,664 --> 00:52:19,669 ♪ Yeah ♪ 1091 00:52:20,337 --> 00:52:25,342 ♪ Ooo ♪ 1092 00:52:28,812 --> 00:52:31,748 ♪ Oh ♪ 1093 00:52:31,781 --> 00:52:32,682 ♪ Oh ♪ 1094 00:52:32,716 --> 00:52:36,987 (gentle piano music continues) 1095 00:52:37,020 --> 00:52:42,025 ♪ 'Cause your love is all there is ♪ 1096 00:52:43,493 --> 00:52:48,498 ♪ Your love is December's kiss ♪ 1097 00:52:49,699 --> 00:52:54,271 ♪ I just tore up, tore up my list ♪ 1098 00:52:55,172 --> 00:52:58,441 ♪ 'Cause your love is the gift ♪ 1099 00:53:07,317 --> 00:53:11,154 ♪ Yeah, your love is the gift ♪ 1100 00:53:17,027 --> 00:53:20,931 (gentle piano music fades out) 1101 00:53:25,468 --> 00:53:26,469 (audience applauds) 1102 00:53:26,503 --> 00:53:29,339 (audience cheers) 1103 00:53:35,212 --> 00:53:36,846 (bright upbeat music) 1104 00:53:36,880 --> 00:53:38,281 - Stick around 1105 00:53:38,315 --> 00:53:41,084 for even more incredible holiday traditions coming up. 1106 00:53:41,117 --> 00:53:43,620 - Right here on "Christmas Around the USA". 1107 00:53:43,653 --> 00:53:46,823 (bright upbeat music) 1108 00:53:53,196 --> 00:53:56,366 (bright upbeat music) 1109 00:53:58,902 --> 00:54:01,972 - Our next state is home to over 10,000 lakes 1110 00:54:02,005 --> 00:54:05,075 and Lake Superior, the largest great lake. 1111 00:54:05,108 --> 00:54:08,411 Come the holiday season, they make pretty good ice rinks. 1112 00:54:08,445 --> 00:54:10,847 - Let's skate over to Minnesota, hey? 1113 00:54:10,880 --> 00:54:12,482 (bright upbeat music) 1114 00:54:12,515 --> 00:54:14,751 (sledge swoops) 1115 00:54:14,784 --> 00:54:16,152 - [Dean] Let's hang around up north 1116 00:54:16,186 --> 00:54:18,455 and head over to Minnesota. 1117 00:54:18,488 --> 00:54:20,824 - [Laura] Bundle up for Christmas in Minnesota. 1118 00:54:20,857 --> 00:54:22,759 Ice fishing, snowmobiling 1119 00:54:22,792 --> 00:54:25,095 and winter festivals make the holidays 1120 00:54:25,128 --> 00:54:28,665 in Minnesota one of the most wonderful times of the year. 1121 00:54:28,698 --> 00:54:30,834 - [Dean] But outside of all that outdoors fun, 1122 00:54:30,867 --> 00:54:34,271 it's something that happens inside on the dinner table 1123 00:54:34,304 --> 00:54:36,172 that we might need a little more explanation 1124 00:54:36,206 --> 00:54:38,575 from Elizabeth Stanton. 1125 00:54:38,608 --> 00:54:40,777 - Christmas dinners around the USA. 1126 00:54:40,810 --> 00:54:42,012 Minnesota. 1127 00:54:42,045 --> 00:54:43,246 Hungry? 1128 00:54:43,280 --> 00:54:45,115 Minnesotans have just the thing for you, 1129 00:54:45,148 --> 00:54:48,952 an unusual holiday meal that's not for the faint of heart. 1130 00:54:48,985 --> 00:54:52,856 Madison prides itself as the lupus capital of the world. 1131 00:54:52,889 --> 00:54:55,258 Here every Christmas they eat lupus. 1132 00:54:55,292 --> 00:54:57,027 Now, what is lupus? 1133 00:54:57,060 --> 00:54:59,996 It's a traditional Scandinavian delicacy. 1134 00:55:00,030 --> 00:55:04,934 Dried cod is soaked in a lye solution for days and days. 1135 00:55:05,669 --> 00:55:06,803 Lye like the soap? 1136 00:55:06,836 --> 00:55:08,071 Yep, that's the one. 1137 00:55:08,104 --> 00:55:09,706 But then it's soaked in water 1138 00:55:09,739 --> 00:55:12,208 and end result being a perfect little morsel 1139 00:55:12,242 --> 00:55:13,843 of extremely tender fish 1140 00:55:13,877 --> 00:55:17,280 as the lye breaks down all the chewy proteins. 1141 00:55:17,314 --> 00:55:19,949 Like I said, it might not be for everybody, 1142 00:55:19,983 --> 00:55:21,651 but up in Madison, Minnesota, 1143 00:55:21,685 --> 00:55:24,587 it is a delicacy come the holiday season. 1144 00:55:24,621 --> 00:55:26,089 (title whooshes) 1145 00:55:26,122 --> 00:55:28,892 - Time to check in on our next home for the holidays. 1146 00:55:28,925 --> 00:55:31,528 From the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, 1147 00:55:31,561 --> 00:55:33,296 at first glance you might think you're 1148 00:55:33,330 --> 00:55:35,098 in your own little North Pole. 1149 00:55:35,131 --> 00:55:38,835 - Filled with glacier parks and snow-capped peaks, 1150 00:55:38,868 --> 00:55:41,071 we're heading to Montana. 1151 00:55:41,104 --> 00:55:42,605 (bright upbeat music) 1152 00:55:42,639 --> 00:55:44,574 (sledge whooshes) 1153 00:55:44,607 --> 00:55:47,310 - [Laura] The big, beautiful state of Montana. 1154 00:55:47,344 --> 00:55:49,312 Here in the Big Sky state, 1155 00:55:49,346 --> 00:55:52,248 take in the gorgeous spectacle of nature. 1156 00:55:52,282 --> 00:55:54,351 - [Dean] Whether it be at Glacier National Park 1157 00:55:54,384 --> 00:55:56,052 or the Lewis and Clark Caverns, 1158 00:55:56,086 --> 00:56:00,657 or Big Horn Canyon, Montana is a beautiful sight to behold. 1159 00:56:00,690 --> 00:56:04,060 Come Christmas, the ice is thick enough to climb. 1160 00:56:04,094 --> 00:56:05,528 - [Laura] Ice climbers 1161 00:56:05,562 --> 00:56:08,932 from all over come to the Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival 1162 00:56:08,965 --> 00:56:10,367 for the holidays. 1163 00:56:10,400 --> 00:56:11,868 Meet climbers, 1164 00:56:11,901 --> 00:56:14,704 see heart pounding climbing feats on the silver screen 1165 00:56:14,738 --> 00:56:18,041 and hear real life tales from the crags. 1166 00:56:18,074 --> 00:56:19,743 - [Dean] The Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival 1167 00:56:19,776 --> 00:56:21,211 is a fascinating spot 1168 00:56:21,244 --> 00:56:23,980 for climbers and land lovers alike. 1169 00:56:24,013 --> 00:56:26,015 Merry Christmas from Montana. 1170 00:56:26,049 --> 00:56:28,118 (bright upbeat music) 1171 00:56:28,151 --> 00:56:29,919 - Okay, it's time to check back in 1172 00:56:29,953 --> 00:56:32,989 and see how our concert's going with Elizabeth Stanton. 1173 00:56:33,022 --> 00:56:35,392 - Elizabeth, take it away. 1174 00:56:35,425 --> 00:56:36,760 - Thanks, Laura and Dean. 1175 00:56:36,793 --> 00:56:39,162 Let's bring up this incredible singer and performer 1176 00:56:39,195 --> 00:56:42,799 with his rendition of this classic carol, "The First Noel". 1177 00:56:42,832 --> 00:56:44,567 We have Elliot Yamin. 1178 00:56:44,601 --> 00:56:45,668 (audience applauds) 1179 00:56:45,702 --> 00:56:48,538 (audience cheers) 1180 00:56:49,906 --> 00:56:54,210 ♪ The First Noel ♪ 1181 00:56:54,244 --> 00:56:58,982 ♪ The Angels did say ♪ 1182 00:56:59,015 --> 00:57:03,019 ♪ Was to certain poor shepherds ♪ 1183 00:57:03,052 --> 00:57:07,457 ♪ In fields as they lay ♪ 1184 00:57:07,490 --> 00:57:12,128 ♪ In fields where they lay ♪ 1185 00:57:12,162 --> 00:57:15,932 ♪ Keeping their sheep ♪ 1186 00:57:15,965 --> 00:57:20,170 ♪ On a cold winter's night ♪ 1187 00:57:20,203 --> 00:57:24,607 ♪ That was so deep ♪ 1188 00:57:24,641 --> 00:57:29,012 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1189 00:57:29,045 --> 00:57:34,050 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1190 00:57:34,951 --> 00:57:38,054 ♪ Born is the King of Israel ♪ 1191 00:57:42,725 --> 00:57:45,295 (gentle music) 1192 00:57:49,566 --> 00:57:53,770 ♪ They looked up ♪ 1193 00:57:53,803 --> 00:57:58,241 ♪ And saw a star ♪ 1194 00:57:58,274 --> 00:58:02,712 ♪ Shining in the East ♪ 1195 00:58:02,745 --> 00:58:06,983 ♪ Beyond them far ♪ 1196 00:58:07,016 --> 00:58:12,021 ♪ And to the Earth it gave great light ♪ 1197 00:58:16,059 --> 00:58:20,563 ♪ And so it continued ♪ 1198 00:58:20,597 --> 00:58:24,901 ♪ Both day and night ♪ 1199 00:58:24,934 --> 00:58:29,372 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1200 00:58:29,405 --> 00:58:34,410 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1201 00:58:35,311 --> 00:58:39,649 ♪ Born is the King of Israel ♪ 1202 00:58:43,086 --> 00:58:47,390 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1203 00:58:47,423 --> 00:58:52,428 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1204 00:58:53,196 --> 00:58:57,300 ♪ Born is the King ♪ 1205 00:58:57,333 --> 00:59:01,871 ♪ Born is the King ♪ 1206 00:59:01,905 --> 00:59:05,642 ♪ Born is the King of Israel ♪ 1207 00:59:17,987 --> 00:59:22,992 (audience applauds) (audience cheers) 1208 00:59:26,696 --> 00:59:28,164 (screen whooshes) 1209 00:59:28,197 --> 00:59:29,766 - We'll be right back with more holiday traditions. 1210 00:59:29,799 --> 00:59:32,035 - On "Christmas Around the USA". 1211 00:59:32,068 --> 00:59:35,238 (bright upbeat music) 1212 00:59:42,378 --> 00:59:46,015 (bright upbeat music) 1213 00:59:46,049 --> 00:59:48,084 (cheerful music) 1214 00:59:48,117 --> 00:59:49,452 All right, we're back 1215 00:59:49,485 --> 00:59:51,721 with even more "Christmas Around the USA". 1216 00:59:51,754 --> 00:59:53,957 - And I am ready for our next stop. 1217 00:59:53,990 --> 00:59:55,224 Where are we heading, Laura? 1218 00:59:55,258 --> 00:59:56,826 - Well, this state is famous 1219 00:59:56,859 --> 00:59:59,629 for being framed where our nation's four great lakes- 1220 00:59:59,662 --> 01:00:00,597 - To Michigan! 1221 01:00:00,630 --> 01:00:01,631 - I had more to say. 1222 01:00:01,664 --> 01:00:02,699 - Oh, but I know. 1223 01:00:02,732 --> 01:00:04,400 It's Michigan. 1224 01:00:04,434 --> 01:00:05,735 - You're very confident. 1225 01:00:05,768 --> 01:00:07,470 Is that your final answer? 1226 01:00:07,503 --> 01:00:08,371 - I was born there. 1227 01:00:08,404 --> 01:00:10,273 That's my final answer. 1228 01:00:10,306 --> 01:00:11,341 It's Michigan. 1229 01:00:11,374 --> 01:00:12,141 - He's right. 1230 01:00:12,175 --> 01:00:12,976 - And so it is. 1231 01:00:13,009 --> 01:00:14,010 We're off to Michigan. 1232 01:00:14,043 --> 01:00:14,844 (Laura chuckles) 1233 01:00:14,877 --> 01:00:15,712 (bright upbeat music) 1234 01:00:15,745 --> 01:00:18,014 (sledge swoops) 1235 01:00:18,047 --> 01:00:19,749 The holidays in Michigan. 1236 01:00:19,782 --> 01:00:22,385 - [Laura] What better place to dive into Christmas 1237 01:00:22,418 --> 01:00:24,754 than a real live Christmas village 1238 01:00:24,787 --> 01:00:26,389 in Frankenmuth, Michigan? 1239 01:00:26,422 --> 01:00:28,524 - [Dean] Here in Michigan's Little Bavaria, 1240 01:00:28,558 --> 01:00:31,227 it's festival season all year round. 1241 01:00:31,260 --> 01:00:34,864 Frankenmuth celebrates Bavarian classics like Octoberfest, 1242 01:00:34,897 --> 01:00:37,567 including wiener dog races, classic cars 1243 01:00:37,600 --> 01:00:40,703 with the Autofest and the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, 1244 01:00:40,737 --> 01:00:43,373 the world's largest festival for dogs. 1245 01:00:43,406 --> 01:00:47,010 Frankenmuth is always festive, but around Christmas, 1246 01:00:47,043 --> 01:00:49,479 now this is something magical. 1247 01:00:49,512 --> 01:00:51,447 - [Laura] The epicenter of Christmas cheer 1248 01:00:51,481 --> 01:00:54,150 in Michigan lies at Frankenmuth Village. 1249 01:00:54,183 --> 01:00:57,520 Visitors can shop at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, 1250 01:00:57,553 --> 01:01:00,890 the world's largest Christmas decoration store, 1251 01:01:00,923 --> 01:01:03,493 which houses a whopping seven acres 1252 01:01:03,526 --> 01:01:05,261 of Christmas decorations. 1253 01:01:05,294 --> 01:01:07,296 - [Dean] Visitors from all over the world stock up 1254 01:01:07,330 --> 01:01:09,432 on Christmas goodies at Bronner's, 1255 01:01:09,465 --> 01:01:13,436 whether it's ornaments, trims, trees, Christmas lights, 1256 01:01:13,469 --> 01:01:17,707 garlands, stockings, advent calendars, or wreaths, 1257 01:01:17,740 --> 01:01:21,044 Christmas spirit is in no short supply up here 1258 01:01:21,077 --> 01:01:22,445 in the heart of Michigan. 1259 01:01:22,478 --> 01:01:24,414 (bright upbeat music) 1260 01:01:24,447 --> 01:01:26,883 - Well, if you've ever been to this next location, 1261 01:01:26,916 --> 01:01:29,152 you'd know it's famous for its national parks 1262 01:01:29,185 --> 01:01:30,420 and it's skiing. 1263 01:01:30,453 --> 01:01:32,221 - Some say it looks a little bit like Mars. 1264 01:01:32,255 --> 01:01:33,790 - Skiing and Mars? 1265 01:01:33,823 --> 01:01:35,491 Yes, we're going to Utah. 1266 01:01:35,525 --> 01:01:37,427 (bright upbeat music) 1267 01:01:37,460 --> 01:01:39,462 (sledge swoops) 1268 01:01:39,495 --> 01:01:43,166 Christmas out west to the majestic state of Utah. 1269 01:01:43,199 --> 01:01:44,701 - [Dean] Here in Utah, 1270 01:01:44,734 --> 01:01:47,170 winter time brings out the gorgeous mountain scenery. 1271 01:01:47,203 --> 01:01:49,672 Whether it's checking out the Bonneville Salt Flats, 1272 01:01:49,706 --> 01:01:51,340 skiing in Park City 1273 01:01:51,374 --> 01:01:54,744 or venturing south towards jaw-dropping rock formations, 1274 01:01:54,777 --> 01:01:57,647 there are unforgettable sites to see no matter 1275 01:01:57,680 --> 01:01:58,881 where you go. 1276 01:01:58,915 --> 01:02:00,616 - [Laura] Listen closely around Christmas time 1277 01:02:00,650 --> 01:02:03,386 and you'll hear angelic voices ringing out 1278 01:02:03,419 --> 01:02:05,621 in celebration of the holidays. 1279 01:02:05,655 --> 01:02:09,092 Every year, Salt Lake City's Tabernacle Choir puts 1280 01:02:09,125 --> 01:02:12,829 on the biggest show of its 75 performance season, 1281 01:02:12,862 --> 01:02:14,964 ranked as one of the 10 best choirs 1282 01:02:14,997 --> 01:02:18,801 in the world with over 360 members. 1283 01:02:18,835 --> 01:02:20,236 - [Dean] Around the holidays, 1284 01:02:20,269 --> 01:02:23,206 their Christmas concert includes "Carol of the Bells", 1285 01:02:23,239 --> 01:02:25,308 "Hark the Harold Angels Sing", 1286 01:02:25,341 --> 01:02:27,443 "Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly", 1287 01:02:27,477 --> 01:02:29,445 and many, many more. 1288 01:02:29,479 --> 01:02:31,514 Joy to the world indeed. 1289 01:02:31,547 --> 01:02:33,416 (bright upbeat music) 1290 01:02:33,449 --> 01:02:35,952 We have Elizabeth Stanton standing by on our stage 1291 01:02:35,985 --> 01:02:38,921 ready to bring out the next holiday performance. 1292 01:02:38,955 --> 01:02:41,958 - Let's welcome the whimsical workings of a magician 1293 01:02:41,991 --> 01:02:44,761 who brings the magic of Christmas to life. 1294 01:02:44,794 --> 01:02:46,195 Here's Murray SawChuck. 1295 01:02:46,229 --> 01:02:48,064 (audience applauds) 1296 01:02:48,097 --> 01:02:48,998 (audience cheers) 1297 01:02:49,031 --> 01:02:50,199 - Hey, everybody, how are you? 1298 01:02:50,233 --> 01:02:51,901 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 1299 01:02:51,934 --> 01:02:54,971 One of my favorite things about Christmas is breakfast. 1300 01:02:55,004 --> 01:02:56,806 I love getting up as a kid, having breakfast, 1301 01:02:56,839 --> 01:02:59,375 and I always did this trick where I take a handkerchief, 1302 01:02:59,408 --> 01:03:01,878 I put it inside my fist just like this. 1303 01:03:01,911 --> 01:03:03,346 Every year I'd do it. 1304 01:03:03,379 --> 01:03:05,081 My family knew what I was doing, but they'd go with it. 1305 01:03:05,114 --> 01:03:06,582 I'd snap my fingers 1306 01:03:06,616 --> 01:03:08,785 and go, "What color does the handkerchief change into?" 1307 01:03:08,818 --> 01:03:10,019 And they'd go, "I don't know." 1308 01:03:10,052 --> 01:03:11,988 And go, "Well, it changes into an egg. 1309 01:03:12,021 --> 01:03:14,190 And the red handkerchief's actually here in my pocket." 1310 01:03:14,223 --> 01:03:17,226 And they'd always clap, and they always loved it 1311 01:03:17,260 --> 01:03:19,562 and hopefully it fooled you guys right now. 1312 01:03:19,595 --> 01:03:21,798 But I always like to teach tricks. 1313 01:03:21,831 --> 01:03:23,032 I'm gonna teach you how this works. 1314 01:03:23,065 --> 01:03:24,534 First of all, you get a red handkerchief. 1315 01:03:24,567 --> 01:03:25,768 Second of all, you get an egg 1316 01:03:25,802 --> 01:03:27,370 and you cut a hole in the back of the egg. 1317 01:03:27,403 --> 01:03:29,338 It's super simple just like that. 1318 01:03:29,372 --> 01:03:32,008 An egg and two handkerchiefs, all right? 1319 01:03:32,041 --> 01:03:33,376 So when you go shopping, the idea's 1320 01:03:33,409 --> 01:03:34,544 that I would get two handkerchiefs 1321 01:03:34,577 --> 01:03:36,579 but make sure they're the same color. 1322 01:03:36,612 --> 01:03:38,614 If not, it probably won't work, all right? 1323 01:03:38,648 --> 01:03:40,216 First thing you do is take this red handkerchief 1324 01:03:40,249 --> 01:03:43,052 and you roll into a tiny ball just like this. 1325 01:03:43,085 --> 01:03:44,353 This is so you can actually manipulate it 1326 01:03:44,387 --> 01:03:45,555 a little bit easier, right? 1327 01:03:45,588 --> 01:03:47,590 That goes in the right pocket, all right? 1328 01:03:47,623 --> 01:03:49,225 The egg goes in the right pocket as well. 1329 01:03:49,258 --> 01:03:51,160 Why? Because I'm right-handed, all right? 1330 01:03:51,194 --> 01:03:52,228 So if you happen to be left-handed, 1331 01:03:52,261 --> 01:03:53,796 my suggestion's to put the stuff 1332 01:03:53,830 --> 01:03:55,264 in your left pocket, all right? 1333 01:03:55,298 --> 01:03:57,400 Then what you do is basically something called palming. 1334 01:03:57,433 --> 01:03:58,701 I need to teach you, all right? 1335 01:03:58,734 --> 01:03:59,969 It's kinda where you hold an egg right here 1336 01:04:00,002 --> 01:04:01,437 in the palm, top 1337 01:04:01,470 --> 01:04:03,940 and bottom, hold together, and your fingers wrap around it. 1338 01:04:03,973 --> 01:04:06,008 So when you hold it like this, you can't see it, all right? 1339 01:04:06,042 --> 01:04:07,443 At least you shouldn't, all right? 1340 01:04:07,476 --> 01:04:09,545 And the red handkerchief goes in the left pocket. 1341 01:04:09,579 --> 01:04:11,814 Second of all, I wear a hoodie that has big pockets 1342 01:04:11,848 --> 01:04:13,182 so I can get my hands in and outta the pockets, 1343 01:04:13,216 --> 01:04:14,317 that's very important. 1344 01:04:14,350 --> 01:04:15,518 So here's how you start. 1345 01:04:15,551 --> 01:04:16,452 You pull up the red handkerchief 1346 01:04:16,485 --> 01:04:17,520 and you wave it up and down. 1347 01:04:17,553 --> 01:04:18,955 It's called misdirection, okay? 1348 01:04:18,988 --> 01:04:20,323 Or, you can just smack 'em in the face 1349 01:04:20,356 --> 01:04:21,891 and they go blind for three seconds. 1350 01:04:21,924 --> 01:04:23,626 (audience laughing) I don't advise that though. 1351 01:04:23,659 --> 01:04:24,894 When you take the egg, you sneak it right out. 1352 01:04:24,927 --> 01:04:26,362 Put it right down by your side. 1353 01:04:26,395 --> 01:04:27,964 Don't start waving it around looking for a taxi, 1354 01:04:27,997 --> 01:04:29,232 it's not the time. (audience laughing) 1355 01:04:29,265 --> 01:04:30,433 Then you take the red handkerchief, 1356 01:04:30,466 --> 01:04:32,301 and you push it into the old fist of mystery. 1357 01:04:32,335 --> 01:04:33,569 Well, it's not much of a mystery, 1358 01:04:33,603 --> 01:04:35,338 'cause I've already told you it's going into the 1359 01:04:35,371 --> 01:04:36,606 egg, exactly. 1360 01:04:36,639 --> 01:04:37,773 So make sure you push it all the way in there. 1361 01:04:37,807 --> 01:04:39,308 Don't be sloppy. 1362 01:04:39,342 --> 01:04:40,877 'Cause if for some reason when you push it all the way 1363 01:04:40,910 --> 01:04:43,479 in here, but for some reason it doesn't go all the way in, 1364 01:04:43,512 --> 01:04:44,947 it's gonna come out with half the handkerchief 1365 01:04:44,981 --> 01:04:46,249 hanging out the back of it. 1366 01:04:46,282 --> 01:04:47,516 Looking like Humpty Dumpty with a cape. 1367 01:04:47,550 --> 01:04:49,352 And if he had a cape, he wouldn't have fallen. 1368 01:04:49,385 --> 01:04:50,486 Snap the fingers like this, boom. 1369 01:04:50,519 --> 01:04:51,687 There's your egg, reach in here. 1370 01:04:51,721 --> 01:04:54,357 Bam, red handkerchief, just like this. 1371 01:04:54,390 --> 01:04:56,792 (audience laughing) Red, green, same color. 1372 01:04:57,693 --> 01:04:59,428 If you're closing your eyes. 1373 01:04:59,462 --> 01:05:01,197 But the reason, if you have a green handkerchief here, 1374 01:05:01,230 --> 01:05:03,065 you have to have a green handkerchief inside the egg. 1375 01:05:03,099 --> 01:05:04,567 Very similar. 1376 01:05:04,600 --> 01:05:06,135 Oh, you don't, you don't understand what I'm doing? 1377 01:05:06,168 --> 01:05:08,237 Well, here's what you, if you get caught with this 1378 01:05:08,271 --> 01:05:10,673 and they do see the hole, just use your magic powers 1379 01:05:10,706 --> 01:05:14,110 and snap your finger, and then just take the hole right off. 1380 01:05:14,143 --> 01:05:15,845 (audience exclaiming) See, there's no hole anymore. 1381 01:05:15,878 --> 01:05:18,481 And take the egg, and then you just crack it. 1382 01:05:18,514 --> 01:05:20,750 So you have a real egg, just like that. 1383 01:05:20,783 --> 01:05:22,585 (audience clapping) Merry Christmas, you guys. 1384 01:05:22,618 --> 01:05:23,552 Happy Holidays. 1385 01:05:23,586 --> 01:05:28,591 (gentle cheerful music) 1386 01:05:28,925 --> 01:05:31,761 - We have even more 'Christmas Around The USA'. 1387 01:05:31,794 --> 01:05:33,629 - Coming up right after this. 1388 01:05:33,663 --> 01:05:38,668 (gentle cheerful music) 1389 01:05:44,040 --> 01:05:49,011 (gentle cheerful music) 1390 01:05:49,345 --> 01:05:52,348 - Welcome back to 'Christmas Around The USA'. 1391 01:05:52,381 --> 01:05:55,151 - We're exploring the entire country to find the most 1392 01:05:55,184 --> 01:05:58,654 interesting holiday traditions, and the best holiday meals. 1393 01:05:58,688 --> 01:06:01,357 - Not to mention, some great performances along the way. 1394 01:06:01,390 --> 01:06:03,526 But, but I have to know, I have to know. 1395 01:06:03,559 --> 01:06:04,794 Where are we off to next, Laura? 1396 01:06:04,827 --> 01:06:08,464 - Well, Dean, you have a 50/50 shot at this one. 1397 01:06:08,497 --> 01:06:12,034 We're going to a state that ends in Dakota. 1398 01:06:12,068 --> 01:06:14,670 - Well, North Dakota, the only state I haven't visited. 1399 01:06:14,704 --> 01:06:15,571 - That's right. 1400 01:06:15,604 --> 01:06:16,405 Good guess. 1401 01:06:16,439 --> 01:06:17,239 - Oh, I got it right. 1402 01:06:17,273 --> 01:06:18,441 All right. 1403 01:06:18,474 --> 01:06:19,575 It's a little holiday magic right there. 1404 01:06:19,608 --> 01:06:23,946 (gentle cheerful music) 1405 01:06:23,980 --> 01:06:26,549 - [Laura] North Dakota is known for its farmlands, 1406 01:06:26,582 --> 01:06:29,118 and beautiful wide open spaces. 1407 01:06:29,151 --> 01:06:32,188 What better way to take it easy and enjoy the holidays 1408 01:06:32,221 --> 01:06:36,492 than in the good old fashioned small towns of North Dakota. 1409 01:06:36,525 --> 01:06:38,127 In the town of Medora, 1410 01:06:38,160 --> 01:06:41,630 you can come enjoy an old fashioned cowboy Christmas, 1411 01:06:41,664 --> 01:06:44,934 complete with hay rides and holiday buffets. 1412 01:06:44,967 --> 01:06:48,104 Visitors are transported back to the Wild West 1413 01:06:48,137 --> 01:06:50,239 in cheery Christmas fashion. 1414 01:06:50,272 --> 01:06:53,542 So, if you are looking for a nice and quiet Christmas, 1415 01:06:53,576 --> 01:06:56,078 North Dakota is the place to go. 1416 01:06:56,112 --> 01:06:58,681 Because I'm almost positive there's more animals 1417 01:06:58,714 --> 01:06:59,882 than people out here. 1418 01:07:01,384 --> 01:07:03,853 - Well, I think we would both get some coal in our stockings 1419 01:07:03,886 --> 01:07:06,956 if we didn't visit the other state that ends in Dakota. 1420 01:07:06,989 --> 01:07:08,991 - Ah, that's a risk I don't wanna take. 1421 01:07:09,025 --> 01:07:11,227 And I also hear they have some incredible 1422 01:07:11,260 --> 01:07:13,262 Christmas food down there 1423 01:07:13,295 --> 01:07:14,430 - Sold. 1424 01:07:14,463 --> 01:07:16,599 To my dad's home state of South Dakota. 1425 01:07:20,369 --> 01:07:21,537 (gentle bright music) 1426 01:07:21,570 --> 01:07:23,539 - [Laura] South Dakota is famous for its 1427 01:07:23,572 --> 01:07:26,609 incredible landmarks, and breathtaking scenery. 1428 01:07:26,642 --> 01:07:30,012 Of all the places in the USA, where else can you see 1429 01:07:30,046 --> 01:07:33,749 historical icons faces carved into mountainsides? 1430 01:07:33,783 --> 01:07:37,620 Like at Mount Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. 1431 01:07:37,653 --> 01:07:41,490 The beautiful Rocky Badlands, an incredible place 1432 01:07:41,524 --> 01:07:45,161 for all kinds of critters, both day and night. 1433 01:07:45,194 --> 01:07:48,431 You can even go panning for nuggets of gold. 1434 01:07:48,464 --> 01:07:52,535 Christmas in South Dakota is perfect for any history buff, 1435 01:07:52,568 --> 01:07:55,838 or someone who just has an adventurous spirit. 1436 01:07:55,871 --> 01:07:57,873 (gentle bright music) 1437 01:07:57,907 --> 01:08:00,276 - Let's check in with co-host, Elizabeth Stanton, 1438 01:08:00,309 --> 01:08:01,877 and see what's up next. 1439 01:08:01,911 --> 01:08:05,147 - The holiday season is all about giving. 1440 01:08:05,181 --> 01:08:07,850 This magician has a gift for everyone. 1441 01:08:07,883 --> 01:08:09,452 Here's Murray SawChuck. 1442 01:08:09,485 --> 01:08:11,887 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1443 01:08:11,921 --> 01:08:13,089 (gentle playful music) - What's up you guys? 1444 01:08:13,122 --> 01:08:15,157 Merry Christmas, and happy holidays. 1445 01:08:15,191 --> 01:08:17,259 This is my favorite time of year. 1446 01:08:17,293 --> 01:08:19,528 And I love memories of Christmas. 1447 01:08:19,562 --> 01:08:21,931 And one of my fondest memories, and funniest memories, 1448 01:08:21,964 --> 01:08:24,934 is wrapping a present for my mom for Christmas. 1449 01:08:24,967 --> 01:08:27,603 And she really wanted a pair of shoes. 1450 01:08:27,636 --> 01:08:30,139 And so I actually wrapped a pair of shoes. 1451 01:08:30,172 --> 01:08:31,240 (gentle playful music) 1452 01:08:31,273 --> 01:08:32,741 But what I didn't remember is, 1453 01:08:32,775 --> 01:08:36,712 I forgot to put the shoes inside the box. 1454 01:08:36,745 --> 01:08:38,247 Well, this is exactly what happened. 1455 01:08:38,280 --> 01:08:39,582 She opened it for Christmas Day, 1456 01:08:39,615 --> 01:08:41,450 and there was nothing inside the box. 1457 01:08:41,484 --> 01:08:42,384 Nothing at all. 1458 01:08:42,418 --> 01:08:43,853 And I thought, oh no. 1459 01:08:43,886 --> 01:08:46,155 And I remembered I left the shoes underneath my bed 1460 01:08:46,188 --> 01:08:47,323 'cause I didn't want her to see them. 1461 01:08:47,356 --> 01:08:49,391 She wanted these shoes for a long time. 1462 01:08:49,425 --> 01:08:50,893 As a magician, though, I knew what to do. 1463 01:08:50,926 --> 01:08:52,995 I took back the box, I did this, and I said, 1464 01:08:53,028 --> 01:08:54,463 mom, here's your shoes. 1465 01:08:54,497 --> 01:08:59,101 And she got herself a brand new pair of shoes for Christmas. 1466 01:08:59,135 --> 01:09:04,073 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1467 01:09:05,341 --> 01:09:07,810 - Now it's time to head over to a state filled 1468 01:09:07,843 --> 01:09:11,147 with snow capped volcanic mountains, rainy days, 1469 01:09:11,180 --> 01:09:12,948 and tons of parks. 1470 01:09:12,982 --> 01:09:15,251 - Ooh, you almost had me there with volcanic. 1471 01:09:15,284 --> 01:09:17,153 but we've seen Hawaii. - Yeah. 1472 01:09:17,186 --> 01:09:19,088 - So it has to be Washington? 1473 01:09:19,121 --> 01:09:20,689 - Did the rain give it away? 1474 01:09:20,723 --> 01:09:21,991 - That was a good hint, yes. 1475 01:09:22,024 --> 01:09:23,659 But something tells me this time of the year, 1476 01:09:23,692 --> 01:09:25,728 it's covered in snow instead. 1477 01:09:29,532 --> 01:09:31,567 (gentle bright music) 1478 01:09:31,600 --> 01:09:35,171 - [Dean] Here in Washington, the coffee capital of the USA, 1479 01:09:35,204 --> 01:09:37,606 Christmas brings out some of the most classic ways 1480 01:09:37,640 --> 01:09:38,874 to celebrate the holidays. 1481 01:09:38,908 --> 01:09:40,476 - [Laura] Whether it's enjoying the beautiful 1482 01:09:40,509 --> 01:09:43,879 Mount St. Helens, touring Puget Sound, 1483 01:09:43,913 --> 01:09:47,249 grabbing some fresh fish at Pike Place Fish Market, 1484 01:09:47,283 --> 01:09:50,319 whale watching, or dancing in the rain. 1485 01:09:50,352 --> 01:09:55,124 Washington transforms into a wonderland during the holidays. 1486 01:09:55,157 --> 01:09:56,959 - [Dean] Especially when you get what Seattleites 1487 01:09:56,992 --> 01:10:01,430 hope for, a snowy Christmas in the Pacific Northwest. 1488 01:10:01,463 --> 01:10:02,698 When there's snow on the ground 1489 01:10:02,731 --> 01:10:04,767 and Christmas cheer in the air, 1490 01:10:04,800 --> 01:10:07,870 it's the perfect time for a sleigh ride. 1491 01:10:07,903 --> 01:10:10,472 Visitors slide through the beautiful mountain scenery, 1492 01:10:10,506 --> 01:10:13,709 and on through to a magical Christmas village. 1493 01:10:13,742 --> 01:10:16,812 - [Laura] This is Washington's Bavarian Christmas village 1494 01:10:16,845 --> 01:10:18,314 in Leavenworth. 1495 01:10:18,347 --> 01:10:22,117 Since the early 1960's, it's been a top tourist destination 1496 01:10:22,151 --> 01:10:24,053 in the Pacific Northwest. 1497 01:10:24,086 --> 01:10:25,688 Beginning in the early morning, 1498 01:10:25,721 --> 01:10:28,324 complete with complimentary breakfast snacks 1499 01:10:28,357 --> 01:10:31,860 and warm wool blankets, you'll board a horse pulled 1500 01:10:31,894 --> 01:10:35,764 sleigh ride adventure that takes you on a beautiful tour 1501 01:10:35,798 --> 01:10:39,735 of the Cascade Mountains, all the way to Red Tail farm. 1502 01:10:41,136 --> 01:10:42,304 - [Dean] Your sleigh will bring you all the way 1503 01:10:42,338 --> 01:10:45,107 to the authentic German town of Leavenworth, 1504 01:10:46,275 --> 01:10:48,811 where you'll enjoy live outdoor entertainment, 1505 01:10:48,844 --> 01:10:50,779 handcrafted food and beverages, 1506 01:10:50,813 --> 01:10:53,782 and browse local artisans wares. 1507 01:10:53,816 --> 01:10:56,552 - [Laura] What a way to celebrate Christmas. 1508 01:10:56,585 --> 01:11:01,557 (gentle upbeat music) 1509 01:11:03,559 --> 01:11:05,828 Okay, you ready to spice things up? 1510 01:11:05,861 --> 01:11:08,530 Down to the land of the famous chili peppers, 1511 01:11:08,564 --> 01:11:10,666 which, coincidentally, are green and red, 1512 01:11:10,699 --> 01:11:12,434 spreading holiday cheer all year. 1513 01:11:12,468 --> 01:11:13,802 - Now you're talking my language. 1514 01:11:13,836 --> 01:11:15,838 Let's go to New Mexico. 1515 01:11:18,874 --> 01:11:20,042 (gentle upbeat music) 1516 01:11:20,075 --> 01:11:21,644 - [Dean] Christmas in New Mexico. 1517 01:11:21,677 --> 01:11:25,014 Here in the Southwest, the unforgettable scenery takes you 1518 01:11:25,047 --> 01:11:27,916 to a timeless way to celebrate the holidays. 1519 01:11:27,950 --> 01:11:31,153 - [Laura] Here, with the warm days and cold desert nights, 1520 01:11:31,186 --> 01:11:33,555 New Mexicans and visitors alike 1521 01:11:33,589 --> 01:11:36,659 enjoy the incredible rock formations. 1522 01:11:36,692 --> 01:11:39,962 Explore the eye-poppingly bright white sands 1523 01:11:39,995 --> 01:11:42,264 at White Sands National Monument. 1524 01:11:42,298 --> 01:11:44,633 Take in the beauty of the Rio Grande, 1525 01:11:44,667 --> 01:11:46,602 and the great Gorge Bridge. 1526 01:11:46,635 --> 01:11:50,039 And behold the mighty crags of Shiprock. 1527 01:11:50,072 --> 01:11:52,741 - [Dean] In Santa Fe, the Christmas season is celebrated 1528 01:11:52,775 --> 01:11:54,143 as a community. 1529 01:11:54,176 --> 01:11:56,445 Kicking off with the Christmas Lighting Ceremony 1530 01:11:56,478 --> 01:12:00,149 at the Santa Fe Plaza, all the way through to Christmas Eve, 1531 01:12:00,182 --> 01:12:02,384 when revelers come to ring in the holiday 1532 01:12:02,418 --> 01:12:06,121 with the annual Christmas Eve Farolito walk. 1533 01:12:06,155 --> 01:12:08,223 - [Laura] On this night, locals and visitors 1534 01:12:08,257 --> 01:12:10,626 head into the chilly night to take in 1535 01:12:10,659 --> 01:12:14,029 beautiful local treasures, the crisp night air, 1536 01:12:14,063 --> 01:12:16,298 and most of all, each other. 1537 01:12:16,332 --> 01:12:19,635 The Christmas Eve Farolito walk is illuminated 1538 01:12:19,668 --> 01:12:21,136 by luminarias. 1539 01:12:21,170 --> 01:12:25,808 Small paper bags each with a candle illuminating the night. 1540 01:12:25,841 --> 01:12:27,476 - [Dean] While most businesses are closed, 1541 01:12:27,509 --> 01:12:29,078 the galleries remain open. 1542 01:12:29,111 --> 01:12:32,715 And strollers enjoy over 100 art galleries 1543 01:12:32,748 --> 01:12:34,583 as they stroll down the canyon. 1544 01:12:34,616 --> 01:12:37,853 A beautiful way to celebrate the most wonderful time 1545 01:12:37,886 --> 01:12:38,721 of the year. 1546 01:12:40,155 --> 01:12:43,826 - Okay, let's head over to our co-host, Elizabeth Stanton. 1547 01:12:43,859 --> 01:12:45,828 - Now, with an all original song, 1548 01:12:45,861 --> 01:12:47,563 here's 'Winterheart' by singer- 1549 01:12:47,596 --> 01:12:49,798 songwriter, Brandon Rogers. 1550 01:12:49,832 --> 01:12:54,837 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1551 01:12:59,141 --> 01:13:02,778 ♪ I wish it was colder ♪ 1552 01:13:02,811 --> 01:13:06,548 ♪ Oh, so I could hold you ♪ 1553 01:13:06,582 --> 01:13:11,220 ♪ By the fireplace ♪ 1554 01:13:11,253 --> 01:13:13,989 ♪ And wait 'till ♪ 1555 01:13:14,022 --> 01:13:17,593 ♪ Christmas comes ♪ 1556 01:13:17,626 --> 01:13:22,631 ♪ To melt my winterheart ♪ 1557 01:13:25,167 --> 01:13:28,704 ♪ Mm, hm, hm, hm, hm ♪ 1558 01:13:28,737 --> 01:13:33,108 ♪ 'Cause these colored lights don't ♪ 1559 01:13:33,142 --> 01:13:36,044 ♪ Feel quite the same ♪ 1560 01:13:36,078 --> 01:13:40,549 ♪ When there's no snow to ♪ 1561 01:13:40,582 --> 01:13:43,485 ♪ Lead the way ♪ 1562 01:13:43,519 --> 01:13:47,823 ♪ For Christmas to come ♪ 1563 01:13:47,856 --> 01:13:52,861 ♪ And melt my winterheart ♪ 1564 01:13:53,495 --> 01:13:54,763 ♪ Oh yeah ♪ 1565 01:13:54,797 --> 01:13:58,367 ♪ Oh yeah, oh ♪ 1566 01:13:58,400 --> 01:13:59,635 ♪ All right ♪ 1567 01:13:59,668 --> 01:14:03,071 ♪ I remember that day in December ♪ 1568 01:14:03,105 --> 01:14:06,742 ♪ We walked on the ice steppin' light as a feather ♪ 1569 01:14:06,775 --> 01:14:11,780 ♪ We felt what we knew would never be the same ♪ 1570 01:14:14,817 --> 01:14:17,820 ♪ Frost on my lips like an old winters kiss ♪ 1571 01:14:17,853 --> 01:14:20,489 ♪ Made it's way to my chest ♪ 1572 01:14:20,522 --> 01:14:22,090 ♪ That's where it left me ♪ 1573 01:14:22,124 --> 01:14:27,129 ♪ A message that sunshine will never do ♪ 1574 01:14:29,531 --> 01:14:33,702 ♪ Oh, and I miss the way your ♪ 1575 01:14:33,735 --> 01:14:38,540 ♪ Face turned every shade of blue ♪ 1576 01:14:38,574 --> 01:14:43,545 ♪ And I'd flame fire for you ♪ 1577 01:14:44,480 --> 01:14:48,650 ♪ 'Till Christmas comes ♪ 1578 01:14:48,684 --> 01:14:53,655 ♪ To melt my winterheart ♪ 1579 01:14:54,323 --> 01:14:55,891 ♪ Oh, oh ♪ 1580 01:14:55,924 --> 01:14:57,559 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 1581 01:14:57,593 --> 01:15:00,362 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 1582 01:15:00,395 --> 01:15:03,665 ♪ I remember that day in December ♪ 1583 01:15:03,699 --> 01:15:07,402 ♪ We walked on the ice steppin' light as a feather ♪ 1584 01:15:07,436 --> 01:15:12,441 ♪ We felt what we knew would never be the same ♪ 1585 01:15:14,843 --> 01:15:18,881 ♪ Oh, frost on my lips like an old winters kiss ♪ 1586 01:15:18,914 --> 01:15:21,149 ♪ Made it's way to my chest ♪ 1587 01:15:21,183 --> 01:15:22,784 ♪ That's where it left me ♪ 1588 01:15:22,818 --> 01:15:27,823 ♪ A message that sunshine will never do ♪ 1589 01:15:29,691 --> 01:15:33,295 ♪ Oh, and I miss the way ♪ 1590 01:15:33,328 --> 01:15:38,333 ♪ Your face turned every shade of blue ♪ 1591 01:15:39,334 --> 01:15:44,339 ♪ And I'd flame fire for you ♪ 1592 01:15:45,507 --> 01:15:49,344 ♪ 'Till Christmas comes ♪ 1593 01:15:49,378 --> 01:15:54,349 ♪ To melt my winter ♪ 1594 01:15:56,919 --> 01:16:01,857 ♪ Heart ♪ 1595 01:16:03,692 --> 01:16:07,796 ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1596 01:16:07,829 --> 01:16:11,166 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1597 01:16:11,199 --> 01:16:12,434 - Thank you so much. 1598 01:16:12,467 --> 01:16:16,405 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1599 01:16:16,438 --> 01:16:18,607 (gentle cheerful music) 1600 01:16:18,640 --> 01:16:22,044 - Stick around, we have even more holiday adventure. 1601 01:16:22,077 --> 01:16:25,547 - On 'Christmas Around The USA', right after this. 1602 01:16:25,581 --> 01:16:28,917 (gentle cheerful music) 1603 01:16:35,924 --> 01:16:39,261 (gentle cheerful music) 1604 01:16:41,964 --> 01:16:44,733 - Welcome back to 'Christmas Around The USA'. 1605 01:16:44,766 --> 01:16:47,603 - Our next stop is known for its changing of the seasons. 1606 01:16:47,636 --> 01:16:49,204 And I think it's time we check out 1607 01:16:49,237 --> 01:16:50,939 how they spend their holiday season. 1608 01:16:50,973 --> 01:16:52,774 - We are off to New England. 1609 01:16:57,012 --> 01:16:58,180 (gentle music) 1610 01:16:58,213 --> 01:17:01,149 We are dreaming of a white Christmas, in New England. 1611 01:17:01,183 --> 01:17:03,051 - [Dean] A storybook classic Christmas 1612 01:17:03,085 --> 01:17:05,821 in snowy, cozy Northeast. 1613 01:17:05,854 --> 01:17:08,056 What better place to curl up as you watch 1614 01:17:08,090 --> 01:17:11,426 the snowflakes pile high through a frosty window pane. 1615 01:17:12,861 --> 01:17:15,130 - [Laura] Cozy Winter times aren't the only great part 1616 01:17:15,163 --> 01:17:16,865 about Christmas in New England. 1617 01:17:16,898 --> 01:17:19,568 Where else can you tour holiday mansion 1618 01:17:19,601 --> 01:17:21,670 after holiday mansion? 1619 01:17:21,703 --> 01:17:24,473 Christmas in New England is a bit nomadic, 1620 01:17:24,506 --> 01:17:27,242 traveling to all of its close neighboring states 1621 01:17:27,275 --> 01:17:29,277 come the holiday season 1622 01:17:29,311 --> 01:17:32,047 - [Dean] In towns and villages scattered across the region, 1623 01:17:32,080 --> 01:17:35,851 from Maine to Connecticut, to Vermont, to Massachusetts, 1624 01:17:35,884 --> 01:17:38,887 and Rhode Island, there are plenty of decorated homes, 1625 01:17:38,920 --> 01:17:42,524 big and small, to flock to come Christmas time. 1626 01:17:42,557 --> 01:17:45,027 - [Laura] For jaw-dropping Christmas elegance, 1627 01:17:45,060 --> 01:17:47,796 New Englander's come to the Breakers Mansion 1628 01:17:47,829 --> 01:17:49,598 in Newport, Rhode Island. 1629 01:17:49,631 --> 01:17:53,502 Home to 30 Christmas trees, and so much more. 1630 01:17:53,535 --> 01:17:56,571 Those looking for something a little more down to earth, 1631 01:17:56,605 --> 01:17:59,908 visit Olde Mistic Village in Mystic Connecticut. 1632 01:17:59,941 --> 01:18:02,310 Featuring traditional tavern dances, 1633 01:18:02,344 --> 01:18:03,979 horse drawn carriage rides, 1634 01:18:04,012 --> 01:18:06,548 and even a visit from Santa Claus. 1635 01:18:06,581 --> 01:18:09,951 - [Dean] And finally, there's old Sturbridge Village. 1636 01:18:09,985 --> 01:18:12,187 Whisking visitors back to the New England 1637 01:18:12,220 --> 01:18:13,955 of the early 1800's, 1638 01:18:13,989 --> 01:18:18,060 with sleigh rides, caroling, gingerbread and hot cider, 1639 01:18:18,093 --> 01:18:21,530 along with musical performances, and Christmas dinners. 1640 01:18:23,331 --> 01:18:26,168 - [Laura] Now that's what we call a wholesome holiday. 1641 01:18:27,669 --> 01:18:30,372 Well, I think it's time for a little more Christmas music. 1642 01:18:30,405 --> 01:18:32,107 - Oh yes, and we have Elizabeth Stanton 1643 01:18:32,140 --> 01:18:34,976 standing by on our stage ready to bring out the next 1644 01:18:35,010 --> 01:18:36,411 holiday performance. 1645 01:18:36,445 --> 01:18:38,513 - We have an acapella version of a song 1646 01:18:38,547 --> 01:18:41,016 that has lived on the charts every holiday season, 1647 01:18:41,049 --> 01:18:44,219 selling millions of copies year after year, 1648 01:18:44,252 --> 01:18:46,988 here's 'Silent Night' performed by The Sugarplums. 1649 01:18:47,022 --> 01:18:50,492 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1650 01:18:50,525 --> 01:18:53,195 ♪ Silent night, ♪ 1651 01:18:54,696 --> 01:18:59,434 ♪ Holy night ♪ ♪ Holy night ♪ 1652 01:18:59,468 --> 01:19:04,406 ♪ All is calm ♪ ♪ All is calm ♪ 1653 01:19:05,674 --> 01:19:09,578 ♪ All is bright ♪ ♪ All is bright ♪ 1654 01:19:10,846 --> 01:19:14,683 ♪ 'Round yon Virgin ♪ ♪ 'Round yon Virgin ♪ 1655 01:19:14,716 --> 01:19:19,721 ♪ Mother and child ♪ ♪ Mother and child ♪ 1656 01:19:20,722 --> 01:19:24,126 ♪ Holy infant ♪ ♪ Holy infant ♪ 1657 01:19:24,159 --> 01:19:29,164 ♪ So tender and mild ♪ ♪ So tender and mild ♪ 1658 01:19:30,432 --> 01:19:35,170 ♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪ ♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪ 1659 01:19:36,171 --> 01:19:39,608 ♪ Peace ♪ ♪ Peace ♪ 1660 01:19:42,844 --> 01:19:47,849 ♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪ ♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪ 1661 01:19:48,850 --> 01:19:52,721 ♪ Peace ♪ ♪ Peace ♪ 1662 01:19:52,754 --> 01:19:57,392 ♪ Silent night ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 1663 01:19:57,425 --> 01:20:02,364 ♪ Holy night ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1664 01:20:03,565 --> 01:20:07,469 ♪ Son of God ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1665 01:20:08,670 --> 01:20:12,574 ♪ Love's pure light ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1666 01:20:12,607 --> 01:20:16,878 ♪ Radiant beams ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1667 01:20:16,912 --> 01:20:21,917 ♪ From Heaven above ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1668 01:20:23,385 --> 01:20:27,823 ♪ Heavenly hosts sing ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1669 01:20:28,990 --> 01:20:33,128 ♪ Alleluia ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1670 01:20:34,396 --> 01:20:37,833 ♪ Christ the Savior ♪ ♪ Christ the Savior ♪ 1671 01:20:37,866 --> 01:20:42,204 ♪ Is born ♪ ♪ Is born ♪ 1672 01:20:47,209 --> 01:20:52,214 ♪ Christ the Savior ♪ ♪ Christ the Savior ♪ 1673 01:20:53,415 --> 01:20:57,752 ♪ Is born ♪ ♪ Is born ♪ 1674 01:21:07,362 --> 01:21:12,367 (audience clapping) (audience cheering) 1675 01:21:18,273 --> 01:21:20,275 - I think it's safe to say we had an absolute blast. 1676 01:21:20,308 --> 01:21:21,443 - I think we did too. 1677 01:21:21,476 --> 01:21:22,844 Exploring all around the country, 1678 01:21:22,878 --> 01:21:25,680 seeing new ways to celebrate the holidays, 1679 01:21:25,714 --> 01:21:27,349 and an appreciation of the classics. 1680 01:21:27,382 --> 01:21:29,384 - We hope you had as much fun as we did. 1681 01:21:29,417 --> 01:21:31,353 Thank you to our co-host, Elizabeth Stanton, 1682 01:21:31,386 --> 01:21:33,855 and all our performers for rocking in the season. 1683 01:21:33,889 --> 01:21:35,924 - Have a Merry Christmas wherever you are. 1684 01:21:35,957 --> 01:21:37,859 - And a happy New Year. 1685 01:21:37,893 --> 01:21:42,898 (gentle cheerful music) 1686 01:21:46,902 --> 01:21:51,907 (gentle cheerful music) 1687 01:21:55,944 --> 01:22:00,949 (gentle cheerful music)