3 days until Christmas...

With just 3 days until Christmas my true love gave to me not french hens, but European cuisine at Erna's Elderberry House.

Erna's Elderberry House is central California's only five-star restaurant, a truly magnificent dining experience that combines the elegance of Europe's finest traditions and hospitality with the culinary genius of Chef Gunnar Thompson. An evening at Erna's is a memorable experience, as the flavors of expertly prepared dishes, matched perfectly to an amazing wine, makes you feel like royalty.

Dinner at Erna's is perhaps the best Christmas gift one could give for a lover of fine food.

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7th day before Christmas

The seventh day before Christmas, my true love gave to me seven swans a swimming the grace of a swan at the Tenaya Lodge ice skating rink, located just outside of Yosemite.

Nothing says The Holidays like a beautiful ice skating rink, and taking to the ice with friends and family. If the stresses of the Holiday season has you feeling like an ugly ducking, regain your inner - and outer- swan at the Ascent Spa at the Tenaya Lodge. You can even purchase gift certificates so your true love can choose the time of their pampering.