the Northern Lights
noun
: large areas of green, red, blue, or yellow light that sometimes appear in the night sky in far northern regions
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For tourists such as Joy from Bangkok, the opportunity to experience Christmas magic and view the Northern Lights makes Rovaniemi the ideal destination.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Every week, the series takes you and your kids on a new adventure: from a sunny beach town that’s suddenly inundated with snow to a perilous journey to see the Northern Lights to an experiment with Gigantification fluid that transforms a babysitter into a giant Pumpkin Spice latte.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Of course, for adults the Northern Lights will be one ofthe top experiences on their list.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Looking to secure a winter deal to a Scandi destination like the cozy, snow-laden Lofoten Islands or Finnish Lapland for a chance to peep at the Northern Lights?
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Every week, the series takes you and your kids on a new adventure: from a sunny beach town that’s suddenly inundated with snow to a perilous journey to see the Northern Lights to an experiment with Gigantification fluid that transforms a babysitter into a giant Pumpkin Spice latte.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Of course, for adults the Northern Lights will be one ofthe top experiences on their list.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Looking to secure a winter deal to a Scandi destination like the cozy, snow-laden Lofoten Islands or Finnish Lapland for a chance to peep at the Northern Lights?
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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