The Bracebridge Dinner is a unique Ahwahnee Christmas tradition of grand proportion. Held annually since 1927, the event transforms Ahwahnee Hotel into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth. The inspiration for this ceremony was Washington Irving's Sketch Book that described Squire Bracebridge and English Christmas traditions of that period.

The Ahwahnee Hotel's great Bracebridge Dinner lodging package makes celebrating this event exceptionally easy. Reservations can be made by logging onto www.nationalparkreservations.com or calling toll free 1-866-845-8456.

The event is an elegant and artistic four-hour pageant of classic carols, Renaissance rituals, Middle Age music and sumptuous food. Over 100 players create the roles of the Squire and his family, their servants, the Lord of Misrule, minstrels and other performers. The Ahwahnee Dining Room serves as the Great Hall and stage for the festivities and is decked with magnificent wreaths, an elaborate Squire's table, large banners and traditional Yuletide decorations.

The Bracebridge lodging package includes:

• 2 nights lodging for two adults
• A voucher for a commemorative Bracebridge-themed ornament redeemable at the Ahwahnee gift shop
• Dinner for two at the Bracebridge Celebration on the second night of your package.

It is suggested that make these reservations as early as possible as this is a popular event that fills up to capacity every year!