It's that time of the year!... Time to smile, time to relax, time to share the moments of joy and time to feel like a kid again. For few magic days we leave the worries and stress behind and enjoy every moment, embracing the glory the beauty of peace and happiness... We have the Christmas to remind us that life is still good and we have plenty to be thankful for.

Christmas is beautiful time everywere but if you travel to Las Vegas there are few places that you must visit, would leave a remarkable impression... Las Vegas, known for its bright lights, glows even brighter during the holiday season. Since the visitor count is lower than usual, the Entertainment Capital of the World is also less expensive on most days from December 15 through Jan. 05.

Start the holidays tour from sparkling themes to Bellagio 

* Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
 Where: Bellagio Hotel
 Admission: Free
 
The indoor conservatory, with its high glass ceiling and live plant garden, will blow you away. The craftsmanship that went into constructing the little details of the Bellagio are fascinating. After you look down, look up. The Italian etched glass that adorns the open ceilings is absolutely breathtaking.Most tasteful decoration honors go to the Bellagio, where the centerpiece of the hotel's conservatory is an elegantly trimmed tree that reaches toward the area's glass roof.

Christmas trees decorate Bellagio, Caesars Palace and all other hotels, Special Shows and Shopping at the newTown Square Center Add Dazzle to the Strip's Bright Lights.

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* Winter Lights Festival
 Where: Las Vegas Springs Preserve
 When: Hours are 6-10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, and daily Dec. 24-30.
 Admission: General admission to the gardens is $4, $2 for ages 5-17; admission for gardens and galleries is $9, $4.50 for ages 5-17.
 Ages 4 and younger are free.
 
 The Winter Lights Festival features a variety of light displays throughout the eight-acre garden.
 
 Enjoy holiday inspired entertainment and refreshments.

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* Gift of Lights
 Where: Sunset Park
 When: 5-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5-10p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 1
 Admission: $13 per car and $2 off with a bag of items for Goodwill.
 A portion of the proceeds will go to the Clark County Scholarship Fund
 Featuring more than 200 animated and twinkling light displays.

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* Chocolate Wonderland
 Where: Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Gardens, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson
 When: Open 5-10 p.m. through Jan.1. On Fridays and Saturdays, Santa Claus will visit 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 22 and local choirs will perform 5:30-7:30 p.m.
 Admission: Free
 
The three-acre botanical cactus garden is decorated with thousands of lights. This year�s theme is Chocolate Wonderland.

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* Magical Forest
 Where: Opportunity Village
 When: Hours are 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 30
 Admission: General admission is $9 for adults, $7 for ages 12 and younger. An adult passport is $14 and children�s passport is $12 access to unlimited rides.
 Featuring holiday light displays, the Forest Express passenger train, a carousel, Alpine Slider and Santa Claus.