Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia is presenting Christmas Town this holiday season. Beginning November 26, visitors can experience all-new attractions, shows and shopping filled with the holiday spirit. This Busch Gardens celebration features more than a million twinkling lights, appearances by Santa, delicious holiday delectable’s, unique gifts and a 45-foot, light-animated Christmas tree. Plus, guests can explore Christmas themes from around Europe and discover new holiday traditions from around the world.

The Busch Gardens attractions open during Christmas Town include the Highland Stables of Scotland, featuring Scottish Blackface sheep, border collies and Clydesdales; Mistletoe Marketplace in Germany, an outdoor market that provides guests an opportunity to find unique hand-made gifts from local artisans; Polar Pathway in France, where Guests can explore an enhanced ice-themed world with dazzling lights, snow and an up-close encounter with live penguins; Santa’s Fireside Feast in Ireland, where guests can gather cozily around the majestic castle as Santa captures the attention of the entire family while recounting a classic Christmas story during a delicious feast; and Santa’s Workshop, a place where children can visit with Santa and his merry elves.

Shows featured during Christmas Town include Deck the Halls, O Tannenbaum, Rejoice, and A Sesame Street Christmas.

During Christmas Town, select rides are also open for guest enjoyment. Caribou Train Station, Curse of DarKastle, Der Autobahn, Der Autobahn Jr., Roto Baron, Europe in the Air, Griffon, Kinder Karussel, Lil’ Clydes, Tweedside Train Station and Der Wirbelwind will be open.

Festive dining and shopping is also available during Christmas Town.

The park will be open for Christmas Town from 3pm-10pm on most days, including Friday and Saturday, while the park will close at 9pm on Sundays. The schedule for the event is November 26 – December 31, 2010. Christmas Town is closed on Christmas day.

Busch Gardens tickets are on sale now.