The Sierra Nevada mountains are blanketed with snow, and in North Lake Tahoe, there are tons of events and activities to get you and your family in the holiday spirit. Whether it’s ice skating, ice carving, horse-drawn sleigh rides, or breakfast with Santa, North Lake Tahoe has what you need to feel merry and bright. Here are 6 activities in North Tahoe that make the holidays magical:Santa Ski Day at Mt. RoseA great way to kick off your holiday vacation at North Lake Tahoe is a visit to Mt. Rose on Dec. 14 to enjoy the annual Santa Ski Day. Starting at 10:30 a.m., skiers dressed as Santa or in full holiday attire can get a discounted lift ticket. Simply wearing a Santa hat does not qualify, so dress as festive as possible.Travelers can also stay shortly after to watch or participate in an ugly sweater contest starting at 1:30 p.m. Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor State ParkMore interested in sightseeing? If so, enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the winter wonderland at Sand Harbor State Park. During the sleigh ride, visitors can listen to holiday stories and Christmas carols while relaxing under a warm blanket.Sleigh rides are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are priced at $50 for adults and $20 for children ages 10 and under. Visitors who are away for the holidays can still enjoy a sleigh ride through the snow until March. Magical Memories at Everline Resort and SpaThe Everline Resort and Spa offers beautiful mountain views, ice skating performances, fireworks, visits from Santa, and a “life-size” gingerbread village. Also, visitors can eat like royalty at a festive holiday buffet dinner at Cascades on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.Torchlight Parade at Granlibakken ResortAnother resort spreading the holiday spirit is Granlibakken in Tahoe. Here, visitors can be a part of the torchlight parade at the historic ski hill on Christmas Eve. Warm attire is advised, and complimentary cookies and winter beverages will be served during the parade.Santa and his elves are set to make an appearance at the ski hill later in the evening to hand out gifts to children. There is no cost to attend, so attend with your loved ones and enjoy the festivities.Northern Lights Festival at Incline VillageIn Incline Village, visitors can enjoy the beautiful Northern Lights Festival, featuring vibrant lights that brighten up Tahoe Boulevard. There is a whole month filled with events, including holiday markets, brunch with Santa, Candy Cane Lane & Village, and the 10th annual Tahoe Film Fest. Northstar Ski ResortTravelers in the mood for holiday shopping can find 35 unique shops at Northstar California in Truckee. This enchanted ski village also offers 18 unique restaurants and a 9,000-square-foot skating rink. Northstar provides fire pits all around the village with complimentary s'mores to feed the holiday sweet tooth.Click here to learn about more things to do in North Lake Tahoe.