Universal Studios Hollywood attracts tourists with holiday festivities

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Universal Studios Hollywood attracts tourists with holiday festivities

STORY: Universal Studios Hollywood attracts tourists with holiday festivities DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of holiday decoration and activities in Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles STORYLINE: Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, in the western U.S. state of California, is presenting a variety of holiday activities to attract tourists. The holiday activities include fan favorites "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and "Grinchmas," and other festivities. "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" brings the spirit of the holiday season to the village of Hogsmead, an all-wizarding village in Harry Potter. The village is transformed with festive decor and merriment. Visitors can savor hot butterbeer while enjoying a capella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir. In the section of "Grinchmas," located in the heart of the theme park, a topsy-turvy 65 foot-tall Christmas tree is decorate

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