The 12 Things At Christmas Lake County Gave To Me...
By: Jonathan Jones 12/22/2020
Let's be honest people, a collection of drummers drumming, pipers piping, lords leaping, ladies dancing, maids milking, swans swimming, geese laying, golden rings, calling birds, french hens, turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree seem a little excessive.
I mean, just think of the mess and racket those persons, places and things would make. It is doubtful however that people would turn down five golden rings - sounds like you just made bank.
However, for the purpose of the holiday season, the banger and just good ole fashioned fun, let's see what we can get on the 12 days of Christmas in the land of lakes. Holiday your way in the marquee season's greetings land.
The first thing At Christmas Lake County Gave To Me; The longest wooden coaster drop in the land.
- In 2015, Goliath, a coaster at Six Flags Great America was named the tallest, fastest and steepest drop on a wooden coaster by the Guinness Book of World Records. Since then the steepest and fastest title has been named for other coasters in the U.S. Goliath still retains its longest wooden coaster drop accolade by Guinness.
On the second day of Christmas Lake County gave to me; Two resorts for relaxing...
On the third day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Three malls for shopping...
On the fourth day of Christmas, Lake County Gave to me; Four cocktails distilling...
On the fifth day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Five starlit skies...
On the sixth day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Six flags a-waving...
- Fun Lake County trivia: The flags at Great America reflect the six flags that flew over Texas, the state where the amusement park company originated. The six flags that flew over Texas include the United States of America, Mexico, France, Spain, the U.S. Confederacy and the Texas flag. Continue here to learn about Holiday in the Park Lights and Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience.
On the seventh day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Seven Lake County cities...
On the eighth day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Eight stages for showtunes...
On the ninth day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Nine historic houses...
On the 10th day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; 10 hills for tubing...
On the 11th day of Christmas Lake County gave to me; 11 Waukegan murals...
- “Waukegan Express” Mural at Sheridan and Clayton in Waukegan (commemorating Ray Bradbury).
- “The Waukegan Story” at 133 N. Genesee St. (honoring famous local residents)
- “Unity Hall of Fame” on the side of Family Dollar, highlighting African American heritage at 610 S. Genesee St.
- “Zira” on the side of Delia’s Day Care at 1208 Grand Ave. Everett Reynolds, the artist of this mural also created the “Dream Big” featured above.
- “Ladies of the Lakes” sculptures on Sheridan Road.
- “Waukegan Arts Revolution – A New Beginning” on the Waukegan Arts Council Building at 39 Jack Benny Dr.
- “The Waukegan City of Progress Mural” on Grand Avenue
- “Dream Big” mural on the side of Zuniga Automotive Service and Towing on Belvidere Road. The mural is to instill the confidence and empowerment of children of color and is also an ode to Ray Bradbury
- Arts Park, on Wednesdays throughout the summer in various locations
- Building mural at North Shore Printers Inc at 535 S. Sheridan Rd.
- Ray Bradbury sculpture at the Ray Bradbury Experience Museum at the Waukegan Public Library
On the 12th day of Christmas, Lake County gave to me; Over 12 lakes to play in...
Continue here to find out what's going on this holiday season. Click here to view everything else going on in the land of lakes.
