A Very Furry Christmas

"A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special Christmas shows and a spectacular music and light show at our 30-foot 1-2-3 Christmas Tree. Don’t miss the fantastic Sesame Street Christmas Parade with festive floats decorated for the celebration and a show-stopping performance that will have everyone getting merry and having lots of holiday fun. Enjoy savory Christmas menus, shop for holiday gifts, visit Santa in his Furry Workshop, and get one-of-a-kind photos with everyone’s furry friends dressed in their holiday best!" -sesameplace.com

A Very Furry Christmas is the theme for Christmas-themed attractions at Sesame Place in November, December, and January.

## Attractions

**Santa's Furry Workshop:** Step into Santa's Furry Workshop for a magical Christmas experience. Meet and take a photo with Santa Claus and tell him your Christmas wishes!

**Rudolph's Winter Wonderland:** Join Rudolph and his friends Clarice and Bumble for a winter wonderland of fun! Try your luck at our Rudolph-themed games of skill and grab some Rudolph merchandise!

**Christmas Storytime:** Gather in Sesame Studio to hear a festive holiday story with one of your favorite Sesame Street friends! Then, be sure to stay after the story for the chance to get a photo and a hug with your favorite furry friend.

**Write Your Letters To Santa:** Visit the festive mailbox by Photos & Rentals to write a letter to Santa Claus with your holiday wishes!

## Shows

**1-2-3 Christmas Tree Light Show:** Gather around our 30-foot, fully illuminated Christmas tree for a festive holiday light show! The giant tree comes to life with holiday images and thousands of colorful lights that glow and dance with the music. This beautiful experience will lift your spirits and is sure to get everyone in the holiday mood!

**Elmo's Christmas Wish:** Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe, and Rosita as they sing and dance about their favorite holiday and talk about what each of them wants for Christmas. Murray even joins the cast, asking audience members about the "Word on the Street," and much to his confusion, hears that people have NOT been saying "Murray Christmas." At the end of the day, Elmo ends up with the best wish of all as everyone brings the Christmas spirit to Sesame Street.

**A Very Merry Sesame Street Sing-Along:** Join Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their friends for a fun, festive sing-along as they share their favorite parts of the holiday season. Full of your favorite holiday songs and heart-warming moments, this show is certain to remind us all what the holiday season is all about.

**Sesame Street Christmas Parade:** The Sesame Street Christmas Parade features fantastic floats decorated for the celebration and three show-stopping performances that highlight the magic of the holiday season. The whole family will enjoy an energetic neighborhood Christmas block party with all of their favorite friends, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, Ernie, Zoe, and Telly. The parade features exciting performances to holiday favorites including “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bells,” and Elmo’s special rap to “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” The Sesame Street Christmas Parade finale will leave everyone with warm, fuzzy feelings and fill their hearts with the Sesame Place Christmas spirit.

**Furry Friends Holiday Dance Party:** Dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to your favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this ALL-NEW Holiday-themed, energetic, interactive Furry Friends Dance Party!

## Dining

**Santa's Christmas Dine**: Join Santa Claus, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster for a delicious, fun-filled, family friendly holiday meal at Dine with Elmo & Friends!

**Cookies & Cocoa With Cookie Monster:** Join Cookie Monster for Cookies & Cocoa! Decorate a gingerbread cookie and get a picture with Cookie Monster!

## Sources

*A Very Furry Christmas*. (n.d.). Muppet Wiki; Fandom, Inc. Retrieved December 11, 2023, from https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/A\_Very\_Furry\_Christmas

*Christmas shows*. (n.d.). Sesameplace.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023, from https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/events/a-very-furry-christmas/christmas-shows/