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The 2018 Longwood Christmas focuses on a theme of 'trees reimagined'

Betsy Price
The News Journal
This forest of 17 floating trees glows with white lights at night at A Longwood Christmas.
This forest of 17 floating trees glows with white lights at night at A Longwood Christmas.
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A forest of 17 floating trees. some as high as 30 feet, is one of the centerpiece presentations of the 2018 Longwood Christmas which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
A forest of 17 floating trees. some as high as 30 feet, is one of the centerpiece presentations of the 2018 Longwood Christmas which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Addie Spicer/Longwood Gardens
A forest of 17 floating trees. some as high as 30 feet, is one of the centerpiece presentations of the 2018 Longwood Christmas which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
A forest of 17 floating trees. some as high as 30 feet, is one of the centerpiece presentations of the 2018 Longwood Christmas which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Hank Davis/Longwood Gardens
Trees studded with poinsettias welcome guests to the conservatory during A Longwood Christmas.
Trees studded with poinsettias welcome guests to the conservatory during A Longwood Christmas.
Courtesy Of Hank Davis/Longwood Gardens
This 24-foot tall white fir in the Longwood Gardens conservatory is garnished with red ornament swaths and sits amid a woodland of white frosted trees and winterberry holly.
This 24-foot tall white fir in the Longwood Gardens conservatory is garnished with red ornament swaths and sits amid a woodland of white frosted trees and winterberry holly.
Courtesy Of Hank Davis/Longwood Gardens
This 24-foot tall white fir in the Longwood Gardens conservatory features 6,000 icicles and a swath of red ornaments; that's monkey-puzzle tree in the foreground.
This 24-foot tall white fir in the Longwood Gardens conservatory features 6,000 icicles and a swath of red ornaments; that's monkey-puzzle tree in the foreground.
Courtesy Of Hank Davis/Longwood Gardens
The 12-foot tumbleweed tree, made out of tumbleweeds imported from the American Southwest, decorates the silver garden at Longwood Gardens.
The 12-foot tumbleweed tree, made out of tumbleweeds imported from the American Southwest, decorates the silver garden at Longwood Gardens.
Courtesy Of Hank Davis/Longwood Gardens
The dining room tree at A Longwood Christmas features a garland of books, as the 2018 show takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
The dining room tree at A Longwood Christmas features a garland of books, as the 2018 show takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
This tree of stacked children's books will be donated after A Longwood Christmas ends Jan. 6.
This tree of stacked children's books will be donated after A Longwood Christmas ends Jan. 6.
Courtesy Of Hank Davis/Longwood Gardens
Paper/book artist Dannielle Vincent of Downington created 25 decorative book art sculptures for Longwood Garden's Christmas exhibit, which turns the dining room into a library.
Paper/book artist Dannielle Vincent of Downington created 25 decorative book art sculptures for Longwood Garden's Christmas exhibit, which turns the dining room into a library.
Courtesy Of Marisa De Los Santos
The tree in Longwood's Mediterranean garden is fashioned out of 600 rectangular pieces of glass, stained in various shades of green.
The tree in Longwood's Mediterranean garden is fashioned out of 600 rectangular pieces of glass, stained in various shades of green.
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of William Hill/Longwood Gardens
The canopy cathedral treehouse during A Longwood Christmas in 2018, which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
The canopy cathedral treehouse during A Longwood Christmas in 2018, which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of William Hill?Longwood Gardens
One hundred red and white orbs float above the flower garden walk during A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
One hundred red and white orbs float above the flower garden walk during A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens' popular Wildlife Tree is reinvented as a 13-foot conical tree covered in 200 handmade birdhouses.
Longwood Gardens' popular Wildlife Tree is reinvented as a 13-foot conical tree covered in 200 handmade birdhouses.
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens' popular Wildlife Tree is reinvented as a 13-foot conical tree covered in 200 handmade birdhouses.
Longwood Gardens' popular Wildlife Tree is reinvented as a 13-foot conical tree covered in 200 handmade birdhouses.
Courtesy Of William Hill/Longwood Gardens
More than 500,000 lights spread over 150 trees light up Longwood Gardens during its 2018 Christmas exhibit.
More than 500,000 lights spread over 150 trees light up Longwood Gardens during its 2018 Christmas exhibit.
Courtesy Of Larry Albee/Longwood Gardens
Lookout Loft during A Longwood Christmas in 2018, which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Lookout Loft during A Longwood Christmas in 2018, which takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
More than 500,000 lights on 150 trees add sparkle to the grounds during A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
More than 500,000 lights on 150 trees add sparkle to the grounds during A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
Courtesy Of Carol Deguiseppi/Longwood Gardens
More than 500,000 lights on 150 trees add glitter to the grounds during A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
More than 500,000 lights on 150 trees add glitter to the grounds during A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
Courtesy OfWilliam Hill/Longwood Gardens
More than 500,000 lights spread over 150 trees light up Longwood Gardens during its 2018 Christmas exhibit.
More than 500,000 lights spread over 150 trees light up Longwood Gardens during its 2018 Christmas exhibit.
Courtesy Of Longwood Gardens
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Duane Erdmann/Longwood Gardens
The house in the center of Longwood's meadow all lit up for A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
The house in the center of Longwood's meadow all lit up for A Longwood Christmas in 2018.
Courtesy Of Duane Erdmann/Longwood Gardens
This is one of three popular firepits on the grounds during a A Longwood Christmas.
This is one of three popular firepits on the grounds during a A Longwood Christmas.
Courtesy Of Duane Erdmann/Longwood Gardens
More than 500,000 lights spread over 150 trees light up Longwood Gardens during its 2018 Christmas exhibit.
More than 500,000 lights spread over 150 trees light up Longwood Gardens during its 2018 Christmas exhibit.
Courtesy Of Longwood Gardens
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
A Longwood Christmas in 2018 takes on a theme of "trees reimagined."
Courtesy Of Sue Hare/Longwood Gardens
The Open Air Theatre fountains run lighted shows every few minutes during A Longwood Christmas. but the main fountains close for the winter.
The Open Air Theatre fountains run lighted shows every few minutes during A Longwood Christmas. but the main fountains close for the winter.
Courtesy Of Larry Albee/Longwood Gardens