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ABOVE: The main entrance We all know what Santa Claus does in December, "The unique Elfabet Game is one of our most
BELOW: The Great Humbug
but did you ever wonder where he goes in the off- popular attractions," offers Gainer. "There are 26
Adventure dark ride by season? Paul Ruben finds Santa and his elves in elves located throughout the park. The competition to
Sally/Bertazzon Jefferson, New Hampshire find all the elves of the Elfabet becomes a family
affair!"
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anta’s Village is a thoroughly Christmas-themed Another highlight is the entertainment offering
amusement park, and draws mainly from the inside the Polar Theater, where the shows also reflect
New England states and Quebec, Canada. The the park’s family ideals. In 2007 the live production
17 rides and five shows are geared for families. Once Upon A Christmas won first place at the IAAPA
"Theming creates a special feature not found Big E Awards. "Guests love our entertainment too,"
elsewhere," contends Elaine Gainer, the park's adds Gainer, "and RWS and Associates from New
president. "At Santa's Village our mission is to provide York are, in Santa's opinion, the best in the industry.”
a beautiful and joyful day. The landscaping, music,
architecture and decorations all are there to help Christmas Past
guests feel like it's Christmas …even in summer! It's In 1940, Normand and Cecile Dubois moved into
America's favourite holiday, and we all love the spirit.“ nearby Lancaster, New Hampshire, and established a
Families enjoy a personal visit to see Santa Claus, successful dry cleaning business. By the early '50s
feed the reindeer and talk with Rudolf. Along with kid they envisioned something unique for the area – a
friendly rides and attractions, Santa's Village also offers family amusement park. They also recognised the
a scavenger hunt for young guests. Fibreglass elves beauty of Jefferson, especially a 16-acre piece of
from RP Creations are hidden throughout the village land occupied by a grove of fir trees. As they drove
for children to find. Those who discover them receive a past the land with their daughter, Elaine, a young
special gift from Santa. fawn jumped out of the woods into the road in front
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