Although the sparkling magic of the Interlochen Christmas Lights comes alive after dark, there are other displays that touch the senses of the season. Here’s a sampling:

The Sound


Molly the Goldendoodle perks up when she hears the Christmastime music from Mike Saliba’s animated orchestra on Porto Bello Court.

The Word


Passages from the Gospel of Luke on Findlay Drive

The Characters


Those lovable kids from Peanuts on Loch Lomond Drive

The Holy


This wood crafted Nativity, one of many manger scenes throughout Interlochen, is presented on Porto Bello Court

The Jolly


Santa Claus climbs into chimney on Montreau Court

The Folly


They “Willie Love Christmas” on Loch Lomond Drive

The Cuddly


A Christmas teddy bear on Loch Lomond Drive

The Coming Attraction


New San Juan Court resident has ambitious plans for next year

The Reason


Baby Jesus is evoked in Loch Lomond Drive staging