Santa is making is way to Biltmore House! #BiltmoreTreeRaising pic.twitter.com/fvt4WzqWvx
— BiltmoreEstate (@BiltmoreEstate) November 4, 2015
Mr. & Mrs. Claus say hello from #BiltmoreTreeRaising! pic.twitter.com/FHvDtWIX3J
— BiltmoreEstate (@BiltmoreEstate) November 4, 2015
The 35-foot tall Banquet Hall tree made its grand entrance Wednesday morning to an eager crowd.
The crowd is gathered on the Front Lawn for Santa & the tree to arrive! #BiltmoreTreeRaising pic.twitter.com/Z2MfxQYJrE
— BiltmoreEstate (@BiltmoreEstate) November 4, 2015
This year marks the 41st Christmas at Biltmore in Asheville, N.C.
This year marks the 41st #ChristmasatBiltmore. Less than 10 minutes to go until #BiltmoreTreeRaising! pic.twitter.com/cqP1v3drLl
— BiltmoreEstate (@BiltmoreEstate) November 4, 2015
It took a number of strong Santa's helpers to hoist up the massive tree in the Biltmore's Banquet Hall.
Success! Now it's time to decorate! #BiltmoreTreeRaising pic.twitter.com/J5H69W3W2y
— BiltmoreEstate (@BiltmoreEstate) November 4, 2015
With the tree in position, the staff was ready to decorate with 500 shiny ornaments.
With 500 ornaments, the tree will be similar to the one Vanderbilt selected. #BiltmoreTreeRaising pic.twitter.com/H9U813L3xn
— BiltmoreEstate (@BiltmoreEstate) November 4, 2015
The Biltmore's holiday celebration begins Friday and continues through Jan. 10. For more information about Christmas at Biltmore, click here.
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