the Northern Lights
noun
: large areas of green, red, blue, or yellow light that sometimes appear in the night sky in far northern regions
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The resort offers wake-up call services for guests hoping to catch the Northern Lights.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Holly most recently starred in Canadian legal drama Family Law and TV film Christmas Under the Northern Lights.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
During the summer, the resort’s lake takes center stage with kayaking and fishing opportunities; in the winter, guests may snowshoe or simply marvel at the Northern Lights.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
This top tier model features exclusive interior themes like the new Aurora interior inspired by the Northern Lights, 24 way power massaging seats, and a 28 speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio sound system.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Holly most recently starred in Canadian legal drama Family Law and TV film Christmas Under the Northern Lights.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
During the summer, the resort’s lake takes center stage with kayaking and fishing opportunities; in the winter, guests may snowshoe or simply marvel at the Northern Lights.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
This top tier model features exclusive interior themes like the new Aurora interior inspired by the Northern Lights, 24 way power massaging seats, and a 28 speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio sound system.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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