(festive music)

- Christmas is here.

Hi everyone, I'm Ashley Key

with the Christian Broadcasting Network,

and I'm here in a winter wonderland,

a charming German-style Christmas village

with fun for the whole family

right here on the CBN andRegent University campus.

Your Christmas Village experience

begins with our breaktaking40-foot evergreen,

sparkling with over 25,000lights and ornaments.

Laughter ripples through the air

as kids of all ages enjoythe village's festive rides

and attractions.

What's your favoritepart about the village?

- It's just seeing the decorations

and seeing everything that's going on.

It's kind of festive andgets you in the spirit.

- The hot apple cider 'cause it's cold.

And the music.

The music was nice in the chapel.

- I just like the Christmas atmosphere

and all of the differentlights, and just the people,

they seem to be having agreat time so it's wonderful.

- I'm here at my personal favorite spot

out of all of CBN's ChristmasVillage, Santa's Cottage,

complete with elves and Mrs. Claus.

Okay, so what did youask Santa for Christmas?

- Batmobile that transforms into a robot.

- A Batmobile thattransforms into a robot?

That's awesome.

- I wanted a scooter.

- A scooter?

Oh my goodness.

Warm up with some hot cider

and chat with OperationBlessing volunteers.

Visit local artisans sellingone-of-a-kind Christmas gifts

and even swing by our CBN Superbook tent

to watch an exclusivenew Christmas episode.

♪ We wish you a merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you a merry Christmas ♪

- And what Christmascelebration is complete

without remembering the real reason

why we celebrate Christmas,the birth of our Savior,

the hope of the world, Jesus Christ.

(gentle music)

- In the season of hustle and bustle,

I think this reallykind of narrows it down

to bring it back to why we celebrate

and why it all really mattersand brings us all together.

- Yeah.- It's just

a wonderful reminderof why we're all here,

Christmas, what it's all about,

and it's just wonderful toget to see it acted out.

- 'Cause it's all about Jesus.

- Yeah.- I agree with that.

- You agree? (laughs)

- This is a really nice wayof bringing people together,

just having fun, and I like that.

- This is awesome.

This is like a Hallmarkmovie brought to real life.

- [Ashley] Oh my god.

- [Together] Merry Christmas!

- [Together] Merry Christmas!

- From our CBN and RegentUniversity family to yours,

a very blessed and merry Christmas!

(gentle music)