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The Biltmore Estate honored a long-time tradition as Santa Claus, atop a horse-drawn wagon, escorted a 34-foot Fraser fir tree to the front door of Biltmore House. For the 37th year a tree - this tree - will spend its holiday season in the 7-story Banquet Hall of Biltmore House, America?s Largest Home (www.biltmore.com). A feat of engineering logistics makes it possible for Biltmore's team to maneuver the giant tree into place in the Banquet Hall of George Vanderbilt's home, built in 1895. On Christmas Eve 1895, Vanderbilt opened Biltmore House for the first time to his friends and family. In subsequent years, the couple welcomed family, friends and the estate�s employees into the Banquet Hall for the annual Christmas party. Each child who lived on the estate at that time received a gift from the Vanderbilts. Biltmore�s modern-day Christmas celebration is modeled on that first Christmas, with an elaborately decorated, 34-foot tall Fraser Fir dominating the Banquet Hall. Guests will see 57 trees throughout Biltmore House, each intricately designed and decorated by members of Biltmore�s floral team. Miles of fresh garlands and wreaths create a yuletide scent throughout the House, with around 1,000 red and white poinsettias in the Winter Garden and other areas. (Images provided by Asheville.com.) Looking for more happenings in the area? Check out asheville.com's comprehensive visitor center.
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