Shake, Rattle, and Roll on Saturday
You will need a good breakfast today, so choose a pancake house, and stoke up. The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area probably has more pancake houses per capita than Santa has dependent Clauses. My favorite is the Log Cabin Pancake House on Airport Road; it has been there pretty much forever and stays busy, so go early.

Okay, now yell out a mighty chorus of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and descend upon Dollywood. Take the parkway to Pigeon Forge, and turn at traffic light number eight to indulge your senses in the theme park that Dolly built.

Christmas is a terrific time to visit, with 31?2 million lights all aglow and Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas in full swing. Adults pay $40.15 and children ages 4-11 pay $30.10 to see all the special shows, such as Christmas in the Smokies, which features a live orchestra.

Between performances, soak up the demonstrations of glassblowing and blacksmithing. And if the chilly weather shoos you inside, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in one of the wonderful eateries. At the Backstage Restaurant, you'll get full table service and a great home-style meat loaf.

You have three choices once you leave Dollywood for after-dinner, live entertainment. Kick back at the Louise Mandrell Theater ($26.46), Black Bear Jamboree ($34.95), or Dixie Stampede ($34.99). Take your pick; they're all first-rate.

So, yes, Virginia, there is more to see than Dollywood. After a good night's sleep, you'll be ready to tackle the other options.