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Christmas at Longwood Gardens December 2006 Longwood Gardens is an impressive sight all year long. However, during the Christmas season it transforms into something else entirely. Some of the fountains are turned off, but in their place are millions of Christmas lights. You definately want to be there both before and after nightfall.

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Lighted wisteria during the day. They are great looking after dark!	The lake is beginning to ice over already	The Italian Water Garden. The fountains are turned off for the winter, but it is no less impressive.
Gazebo on the lake	A holly tree makes it feel like Christmas	The fountains dance to Christmas music
The fountains dance to Christmas music	The main fountain garden trades water for lights for the holidays. You'll see it lit up later.	Main fountain Garden Christmas tree
The conservatory is amazing at Christmas	One of many Christmas trees in the conservatory	Poinsettias adorn the conservatory
Bird of Paradise	Poinsettias adorn the conservatory	Poinsettias adorn the conservatory. Notice the lemon tree in the center.
Grapefruits	Conservatory pool	Court of Bamboo Christmas tree
Winterberry Holly is one of my favorites	Lillies	Court of Palms Christmas tree
Sugar sculptures from some of the best pastry chefs in the country add a unique flair to the holiday season	Sugar sculptures from some of the best pastry chefs in the country add a unique flair to the holiday season	The conservatory is decked out for Christmas
Poinsettia tree	The white strands on this tree are actually paraffin dipped willow leaves	Living orchid wreath
I've never seen poinsettias lke this at any florist	The Christmas trains winds its way through the palm trees	Living poinsettia wreath
Hibiscus. I could've used this for the luau!	Hibiscus. I could've used this for the luau!	When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland	Winterberry Holly	Reindeer topiary
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland	Lighted wisteria after dark	Holiday fountain show after dark
Holiday fountain show after dark		Tree outside the DuPont mansion
The main fountain garden trades water for lights for the holidays.	The main fountain garden trades water for lights for the holidays.	Lighted Daffodils
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland