Night at the Lights

Biltmore is delighted to share this special behind-the-scenes look at the annual raising of our 35-foot Banquet Hall Christmas tree--a beloved tradition that goes back 125 years to the time when George Vanderbilt first opened his grand home to friends and family on Christmas Eve, 1895.

Explore Biltmore's Youtube channel and discover the magic of the holidays! George Vanderbilt opened Biltmore House for the first time to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895. Today, Biltmore’s Christmas celebrations are based on what we’ve learned from our archives about that first holiday celebration. That attention to tradition and detail is what has made Christmas at Biltmore one of the Southeast’s most beloved holiday travel destinations.

The new Christmas Market in Bruges, called “Winter Glow”, which stretches from the Market Square, via Minnewater all the way up the train station.

The Yi Peng Festival originated in the ancient Lanna kingdom, which once ruled northern Thailand. It is celebrated en masse in the town of Mae Jo each year.

For the twenty-sixth year, the magic of Christmas is rekindled in Como! Discover the architectural projections of Magic Light Festival, the Christmas market and the ice rink.

Multicolored curtains of light fill the skies over northern Norway in a new time-lapse video made from aurora images taken this month. Filmmakers Claus and Anneliese Possberg used about 600 frames to create the video.

On 25th February 2014 Sun produced X4.9 flare which on 27th February caused G2 (KP 6) geomagnetic storm on Earth. It was the brightest aurora display so far during this solar maximum which I could witness with auroral displays overhead in the far north of Scotland.

Above all, Christmas in Stockholm means candlelight and hearty food. As it gets dark here early, the city puts on an impressive light show.

When the weather turns cold and the days get shorter, Leavenworth, WA is transformed into the quintessential winter wonderland. It's no wonder people claim to feel like they're in a snow globe! From stunning downtown light displays and annual winter events, to mountains, rivers, and meadows perfect for outdoor winter recreation, Leavenworth has everything you need for the perfect winter vacation.

Explore the dazzling holiday lights of New York City! Stroll through the beautiful lights at Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Plaza, and Saks Fifth Avenue .

As Big Ben strikes midnight we bring in the New Year live from Embankment with London's famous fireworks, one of the most spectacular firework displays to be seen anywhere in the world.

Diwali is certainly one of the biggest, brightest and most important festivals of India. While Diwali is popularly known as the "festival of lights". The celebration of Diwali as the "victory of good over evil" refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance. While the story behind Diwali and the manner of celebration of the festival differ greatly depending on the region, the essence of the festival remains the same - the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness.

Rise lantern fesitval takes place in the Mojave Desert, 25 miles south of Las Vegas. Rise elevates hope, ignites dreams, and creates memories you will never forget. Because, every dream needs a voice.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a spectacular light show and fireworks!

In Nanjing, China, celebrating the Chinese New Year isn’t complete without the Qinhuai lanterns. Lighting up the sky each year, the lanterns are part of a tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. Made mostly of bamboo, each lantern has an important story or meaning and is believed to bring good fortune. Yeliang Gu comes from a lantern-making family and started the craft when he was just 8 years old. All year, he stays busy preparing for that one special night. Join in the celebration as Gu’s creations light up the sky.

Sensorio, an immersive new destination located in Paso Robles, California, launches its first phase with an illuminated art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. The British-based artist has created his largest site-specific project to date, with the enormous multi-acre walk-through artwork, Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio. Field of Light is a sculptural composition that covers Sensorio’s rolling hills with an array of over 58,800 stemmed spheres lit by fiber-optics, gently illuminating the landscape in subtle blooms of morphing color. Powered by solar, the stunning exhibition is expected to captivate thousands of visitors, inviting them to engage with the countryside through an ethereal light-based, sculptural experience.

Hanukkah, which began at sundown on December 12 in 2017, is one of the most joyous of Jewish holidays. Learn more about the traditions and history behind the Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah).

Chuck Barringer sets up a Christmas light show with music and animated lights at his North Kensico Ave., White Plains house and includes his neighbors' houses in the show Dec. 1, 2016.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA - transforms into a winter wonderland!

Canyon Lights, is an annual winter festival held from November to January at the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancover, Canada. The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment.

A video by Radim Schreiber. "In this short movie, I tried to capture my feelings and experiences with fireflies in the woods near my house in Fairfield, Iowa. I wanted to document not only their beauty and magical glow, but also behavior in their natural environment."

Held annually in the Snug Harbor area of NYC. Drone footage shows 8-acres of the colorful light displays at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens.

National Museum is alive and kicking at Singapore Night Festival 2019. Don't miss this opportunity to witness this amazing 3D projection mapping light show.

A mile of more than a million lights are on display in the parking lots of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Nov. 13th - Jan. 2nd, 2021 Monday - Sunday 5pm - 9:30pm.

Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz read new stories from authors Erica Landis, Magin LaSov Gregg, Anna Megdell, Mikhal Weiner and Lara Pasternak Robicheaux for our annual Hanukkah Lights special.

Gemma finds out about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights celebrated around the world.

On the darkest night of the year, the Paul Winter Consort celebrate the winter solstice at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

David Maxwell gets into the festive spirit with Christmas trees as well as finding out how to brighten up the winter garden with some strategically placed lights. David will also find out why it’s not a good idea to ignore the winter harvest.

The lack of light that we experience in winter months can do a lot of damage to health and productivity. Human beings thrive on light. So, what can you do to get through the dark half of the year and feel better? Join Steve for a quick ten-minute podcast on how to beat those winter blues.

Join Nigel Slater on a walk through midwinter, all the way up to Christmas Day. There’ll be recipes for some of your festive favourites and some new ideas to excite your palate in these cold months. You'll take a tour of the Christmas markets, cook some sticky treats, spice the wine, and wind your way through the season to Christmas Day.