Haunting Tales of the Abandoned Witch Weeping

In the depths of the forest, a solitary figure stood, her sobs echoing through the trees. She was an abandoned witch, banished from her coven and isolated from all she had known. The weight of her loneliness and sorrow bore heavily on her fragile frame, causing her to tremble with every tear she shed. Her once vibrant and colorful robes were now tattered and stained with dirt, a reflection of her broken spirit. The beautiful pendant that once adorned her neck, a symbol of her magical prowess, now hung limply, its enchantments long faded. The witch had been exiled for practicing black magic, a forbidden art in her coven.

Address: 1825 Festival Plaza Drive.

It gives them an opportunity to help with our own mission at Opportunity Village and also a way we can show our community thanks for helping us throughout the year, Judkin said. Look no further than the Winter Parq the promenade connecting the Flamingo and LINQ hotels where, by the Flamingo at least, bright pink decorations are de rigueur.

The witch had been exiled for practicing black magic, a forbidden art in her coven. In her desperation for power, she had crossed a line that could not be uncrossed. Yet, as she stood in the darkness of the forest, she couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, a yearning for the life she had left behind.

Dates to know for Las Vegas’ holiday attractions

Check out Las Vegas’ holiday favorites, and the new Enchant experience at Resorts World.

Cars tour through Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Monday Nov. 30, 2020. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Elipagephoto

Mia Meija, 11, guides her little sister Gabby Barreto, 2, on the ice at the Rock Rink in Downtown Summerlin on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Las Vegas. Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal/rookie__rae

A ballpark transformed: Enchant Las Vegas lit up the basepaths in 2021. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The "Hopeful Holidays" winter display at the Bellagio Conservatory in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

People enjoy some skating on the ice rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Favion Martinez of Las Vegas proposes to Janely Borjas, as Martinez’s daughter Emma, 6, looks on, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at the Ethel M Chocolates’ Cactus Garden in Henderson, after the annual lighting ceremony. (Chitose Suzuki/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @chitosephoto

With the holiday season quickly approaching, here are some dates to remember for your Las Vegas holiday favorites.

Las Vegas Christmas Lights Map

Curated and created by locals, the Las Vegas Christmas Lights Map is a free guide of local attractions and homes with the best holiday decor in town!

To add a home that is not already on the map, email [email protected] or text 702-608-0215.

Christmas in Color at Cowabunga Bay Water Park

Dates: Open until Jan. 1

Address: 900 Galleria Dr., Henderson

Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. nightly

While it may be too cold out to hit the pool, you can still head to Cowabunga Bay in Henderson to enjoy over a million holiday lights synched to music from your car.

Tickets can be purchased online. General admission, which is one ticket per vehicle, is $35. Party Pack tickets are $55 and include entry for one vehicle, two light wands, four 3D glasses, two lightblub necklaces and an air freshener. Some proceeds go toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Menorah lighting at Clark County Government Center

Address: 500 S. Grand Central Parkway

A menorah lighting ceremony will be help in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center. Attendees can enjoy jelly donuts and other refreshments with event host Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft and Rabbi Levi Harlig of Chabad of Southern Nevada.

The Dancing Dreidels dance troup are scheduled to perform after the menorah lighting according to a Clark County news release.

The event will also be livestreamed to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for those unable to attend.

Rose Rooftop at Resorts World becomes ‘Igloo’

Dates: Open until Feb. 11

Address: 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight

The Rose Rooftop at Resorts World is bringing back its yearly transformation into a winter wonderland with seasonal cocktails, treats, decor, fire pits and giant private igloos.

Featured ‘Igloo’ cocktails include the Naughty List, POLAR eXpresso and the White Christmas Margarita, among others, according to a Resorts World news release.

To make a reservation or for more information, visit zoukgrouplv.com/roserooftop.

Light the World Giving Machine in Downtown Summerlin

Dates: Nov. 16 through Jan. 1

Address: 1980 Festival Plaza Dr.

What if you could donate to charity with just the press of a button?

The Giving Machine, a vending machine that allows customers to give back during the holiday season by donating money for meals, school supplies, medicine and more. The machine is set up at Downtown Summerlin until New Year’s Day.

The machine will be doubling all donations made to local charities on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Customers can donate by using a credit card, or Apple and Google Pay.

Last year, the Downtown Summerlin Giving Machine raised $739,786 dollars across seven charities. Donations range from $5 to $250. Nonprofits benefiting from the vending machine this year are Three Square Food Bank, Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, HELP of Southern Nevada, Project 150 and Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, according to a Giving Machine news release.

Tivoli Village’s Holiday Tree Lighting

Date: Starting Nov. 21

Hours: 6 to 8 p.m.

Address: 400 S. Rampart Blvd.

Tivoli Village transforms into a holiday wonderland with a 40-foot-tree and horse-and-carriage rides offered on select dates throughout December.

The Magical Forest at Opportunity Village

Dates: Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 , open Thursday through Sunday. Closed Christmas Day.

Hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Address: 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.

The Magical Forest will be back for its 31st season with photos with Santa, food trucks, rides and more.

All money spent at the Magical Forest goes to Opportunity Village, which provides programs and services for over 3,000 people with disabilities, according to Opportunity Village’s website.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Dates: Nov. 10 through Jan. 8 , open Sunday through Thursday.

Hours: 4:45 to 9 p.m.

Address: 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd. For directions, go to glitteringlightslasvegas.com/directions. Glittering Lights asks visitors to not use GPS.

See millions of holiday lights from the comfort of your car while also giving back to the Southern Nevada community at the annual Glittering Lights display. Goodwill of Southern Nevada will be collecting clothing and household goods and accept donations to help connect Southern Nevadans to jobs. Concessions will support local Boy Scout troops.

A drive through the display takes approximately 40 minutes, and tickets are per car, so load up the whole family, even your pets! Glittering Lights also offers a $2 military discount with valid ID, according to Glittering Lights’ website.

A Living Nativity featuring members from local churches and other groups will also be on display on select days.

ANYDAY tickets, which will allow you to visit any day from Nov 10 through Jan. 8, are $39. For more details on extended wait dates, season tickets and weekday value tickets, visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com.

The Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin

Dates: Nov. 11 to Jan. 16 . Closed Christmas Day.

Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Address: 1825 Festival Plaza Drive.

Every year, Downtown Summerlin transforms its 8,000-square-foot lawn into a winter skating wonderland for all ages.

Skate rentals start at $16, and rides on the holiday train which circles the rink and 40-foot holiday tree are $5 per person. Time on the rink is limited to 75 minutes, according to Summerlin’s website.

Enchant at Resorts World

Dates: Nov. 19 through Jan. 1

Hours: For the most up-to-date list of daily hours, visit enchantchristmas.com/las-vegas-nv-resorts-world-guest-information. Hours change weekly.

Address: 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

What if you could go through the world’s largest Christmas light maze, ice skate, shop, watch live performances and meet Santa all in one location? At Enchant on the Strip, you can.

Visitors can also enjoy s’mores, homemade donuts and more at The Village, Enchant’s shopping center.

Adults can also enjoy cocktails, mocktails and wine at the Tipsy Tree Lounge, according to Enchant.

Tickets start at $44 for adults and $23 for children.

For more information, visit enchantchristmas.com.

Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark

Dates: Nov. 25 through Jan. 1

Address: 1650 South Pavilion Center Drive.

For locals and others interested in avoiding the Strip, but still wanting a grand, magical holiday experience, there’s Enchant at the Las Vegas Ballpark.

Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark, like the location on the Strip, features a Christmas light maze, ice skating, and a shopping village.

General admission tickets start at $34 for adults and $20 for children, making it a less expensive alternative to the Strip experience.

Immersive Nutcracker at The Shops at Crystals

Dates: Nov. 19 through Dec. 30

Hours: See ticket availability at immersive-nutcracker.com.

Address: Level three at 3720 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

From Lighthouse Immersive, the company behind Immersive Van Gogh, there’s “Immersive Nutcrack: A Winter Miracle,” which retells the story of The Nutcracker with Peter Tchaikovsky’s iconic music.

See a life-sized nutcracker, immersive projections and get photo ops for the entire family.

Basic admission is $34.99 per person, with other family packs available.

Bellagio Conservatory’s Winter Display

Dates: Nov. 19 through Jan. 1

Hours: Open all day, every day.

Address: 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Check out the Bellagio’s 7-foot, 440-pound gingerbread house at the hotel-casino’s holiday showcase. Just remember to keep your hands (and mouths) to yourself!

Chocolate trees fill the scene, along with a sweet scent that fills the space.

Gingerbread cookies, chocolates and other sweets are available at the Bellagio bakery located behind the south flower bed of the display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan

Dates: Nov. 15 through Jan. 2 .

Hours: Open Friday through Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m., and during the same hours Wednesday through Sunday from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2.

Address: Boulevard Tower, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Level 4.

The 4,200-square foot rink is $30 per person, and $20 for locals, first responders with ID and military Monday through Thursday. The rink is open for skaters of all ages.

WinterFest on Water Street Plaza

Date: Dec. 1 and 2

Hours: Tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, and parade at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2.

Address: 240 S. Water St., Henderson.

Henderson is welcoming in the holiday season with its annual Winterfest parade — back for the first time since 2019.

The tree lighting ceremony features Christmas carolers, photo-ops with the Water Street tree and hot cocoa. Bring the whole family, for free!

For a full list of special events taking place in Henderson throughout the holiday season, visit cityofhenderson.com.

Holiday Cactus Lights at Ethel M Chocolates

Dates: Nov. 4 through Jan. 1

Hours: 5 to 10 p.m.

Address: 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson.

See a variety of cacti decorated with holiday lights for only $1 per person. All proceeds will go toward Help of Southern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank. Photos with Santa and a food truck will also be available.

Las Vegas Christmas Lights Map

Her tears continued to flow, mingling with the rain that fell from the sky. The forest seemed to empathize with her pain, the leaves rustling mournfully in the wind. The creatures of the night stood silent witness to her anguish, their eyes filled with pity and sadness. As the witch continued to weep, a glimmer of hope flickered within her. Perhaps redemption was still within reach. But she knew that to earn her way back into her coven's graces, she would have to undergo a journey of self-discovery and transformation. She needed to prove that she was capable of repentance and change. With a newfound determination, the abandoned witch wiped away her tears and stepped forward. The path ahead was uncertain and treacherous, but she was ready to face whatever challenges lay in her way. She knew that she had to confront her demons, not just within herself, but also within the world she had once sought to control. And so, the abandoned witch embarked on her journey, leaving behind the safety and familiarity of the forest. She knew that her tears of sorrow would no longer be enough. It was time to embrace her pain, to learn from her mistakes, and to show the world that she was more than just an abandoned witch weeping in the shadows..

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4. Michael - 2 stars - I was genuinely bored while reading "Abandoned Witch Weeping." The storytelling felt disjointed and failed to hold my attention. The narrative was predictable, and the ending was unsatisfying. The author's attempts at creating tension and suspense were feeble at best, leaving me feeling underwhelmed. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and enthralling read.

Inside the Mind of the Abandoned Witch Weeping