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Published: November 09 2014

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – In the true spirit of the holiday season, Hoffman’s Chocolates is excited to announce that its 24^th Annual Winter Wonderland will be open November 22^nd through December 30^th  in the chocolatier’s newly renovated Gardens. The beloved Winter Wonderland, located at Hoffman’s Chocolates Factory, Shoppe, Ice Cream Parlour and Gardens in Greenacres, Florida (5190 Lake Worth Road) is opening one week earlier than usual this year and will be bigger, better and more festive than ever with over 75,000 new LED lights, captivating holiday displays, live entertainment in the new performance area, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and of course, delicious mouth-watering chocolate and confections from the legendary chocolatier.  Admission to the Winter Wonderland is free.

Hoffman’s Chocolates 24^th Annual Winter Wonderland highlights will include:

• Colorful holiday lights and festive ornaments adorning the trees throughout the garden, and a magnificent 14 foot Christmas tree will stand in front of Hoffman’s Chocolates Shoppe.
  
  
• Enchanting and animated holiday displays including a beautifully lit gazebo, cascading fountains, Arctic zone with lighted polar bears and penguins, a new eleven piece Nativity scene, Christmas trees, 6-foot Hanukkah Menorah and the newly renovated pond.
  
  
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet visitors and pose for photos with the entire family. Guests are welcome to bring their cameras.
  
  
• Holiday bell ringers, magicians, musicians and local talent of all kinds will perform on most Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. throughout the holiday season in the new performance area in the gardens. Guests are invited to bring a blanket to sit on the new green lawn and revel in the holiday spirit.
  
  
• 8^th Great Night of HanukkahCelebration will take place on Tuesday, December 23^rd, starting at 5:00 p.m. with a special lighting of a 6-foot Menorah on the last night of Hanukkah.
  
  
• Hoffman’s Chocolates festively decorated Factory Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlour will offer, for purchase, mouthwatering treats for the whole family including scrumptious seasonal ice cream flavors, delicious Mexican Hot Cocoa and Hoffman’s NEW seasonal Milkshakes - Pumpkin Spice, Randolph and Chocolate Aztec.  Hoffman’s Chocolates Shoppe is also the perfect destination to find the sweetest holiday gifts.  Hoffman's gourmet chocolates, specialty gifts and gift baskets are perfect for family, friends, loved ones, teachers, stocking stuffers and corporate gifts.  Hoffman’s Chocolates can ship to anywhere in the U.S.

Please visit www.hoffmans.com/wonderland for additional event details and daily updates on Winter Wonderland holiday performances and happenings.

Hoffman’s Chocolates Holiday Winter Wonderland and store hours are as follows:

HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES WINTER WONDERLAND

November 22th – December 30th^*

The garden will be open nightly from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

*Winter Wonderland will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/27), Christmas Eve (12/24) and Christmas Day (12/25).

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos:

November 22^nd - December 23^rd:  every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

December 21^st -23^rd:  6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will leave promptly at 10:00 p.m. on December 23^rd to deliver presents and start their journey back to the North Pole.

8th Great Night of Hanukkah Celebration

Tuesday, December 23^rd, starting at 5:00 p.m.

HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES HOLIDAY STORE HOURS (Holiday hours begin November 21^st):

Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31):  9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

About Hoffman’s Chocolates
Headquartered in Greenacres, Florida, Hoffman's Chocolates, a subsidiary of BBX Sweet Holdings, is a manufacturer of gourmet chocolates, with several retail locations throughout South Florida. The tradition of legendary chocolates began almost 40 years ago in a small chocolate shop in Lake Worth with a commitment to use the finest and freshest ingredients from around the world.  The Hoffman's Chocolate Factory in Greenacres is a popular tourist destination where guests from all over the world are greeted by the aroma of slow-simmering chocolate and caramel and watch the art of candy making first hand at its observation windows. The company is notable for its elaborate December holiday displays, including the Hoffman's Winter Wonderland, and products such as gift baskets and chocolate covered pretzels.  Other extraordinary creations include the "Snoodle" and “Pecan Caramel Jitterbugs." 

Hoffman's product lines includes over 70 varieties of confections (all hand made using time honored traditions of candy making).  Hoffman’s Chocolates are available via its retail store locations, thru online distribution channels and by direct shipping throughout the U.S.  It has been a favorite local brand for residents throughout Florida.  For more information, please visit www.Hoffmans.com.  BBX Sweet Holdings is a 100% owned subsidiary of BBX Capital (NYSE:BBX).