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    Christmas spirit is alive in Danish town of Solvang, despite lull in tourism

    A hint of Christmas spirit is still alive in the quaint, Danish tourist town of Solvang, and despite stay-at-home orders, some people can’t help but see it for themselves.

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    By Saul Gonzalez • Dec 23, 2020 • 25m Listen

    A hint of Christmas spirit is still alive in the quaint, Danish tourist town of Solvang, and despite stay-at-home orders, some people can’t help but see it for themselves. While the local chocolate shop and bakery owners say tourism is down to a fraction of what it usually is this time of year, some Californian travelers say the risk is worth a day escaping their worries in this fantasyland.

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      In Solvang, where Christmas drives tourism, business owners say they’re safely open for visitors

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    3 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      In Solvang, where Christmas drives tourism, business owners say they’re safely open for visitors

    2. 7:1110 min

      Kids are okay and more resilient than adults: LA teachers on another semester of remote learning

    3. 17:118 min

      How to volunteer, in person or virtually, this holiday season in LA

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