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- Christmas in the Heart & Lighting of the Courthouse - in Brady; December 3, 2005; at Brady Courthouse Square
- Budafest - in Buda; December 3 - 4, 2005; arts & crafts, Santa Claus, continuous entertainment, Saturday parade,
carnival, food and book sale
- Old-Fashioned Christmas on the Square - in Caldwell; December 2, 2005
- "A Christmas Carol" - in Ingram; December 1 - 10, 2005; at Elizabeth Huth Coates Theatre
- Main Street Holiday Bazaar - in Hillsboro; November 19 - 20, 2005; at the Hillsboro Civic Center
- Christmas in God's Country & Night Parade - in Hondo; November 19, 2005; food, crafters, rock wall,
kids games, parade, music and entertainment
- Christmas Toy Show - in Granger; December 4, 2005; at the SPJST Hall
- Lighted Christmas Parade - in Taylor; December 4, 2004
- Taylor Garden Club Christmas Bazaar - in Taylor; November 12 - 13, 2005
- A Bartlett Christmas - in Bartlett; December 11, 2004; Arts & Crafts, Food Booths, Music & Entertainment, Christmas Tree Raffle, and featuring Santa's Arrival on a Motorcycle
- Christmas on the Square - in Leakey; November 27, 2004; Features arts & crafts, Santa and Mrs; Claus, and food booths from 9 am to 4 pm Courthouse Square
- The Holiday Market in Junction - in Junction; November 20 - 21, 2004; Annual holiday gift market features premier artisans and craftsmen; Includes Gingerbread Tea Room, entertainment, children's
events; The Stevenson's Center
- Christmas in Junction - in Junction; December 4, 2004; Includes carolers, Santa Claus, Lions Club hayrides; Main Street
- Christmas Tree Lighting & Photos with Santa - in Kingsland; December 4, 2004
- Christmas Tree Lighting & Evening Ranch Tours - in Stonewall; December 19, 2004; Enjoy Christmas on a German farm and view the holiday decorations on the LBJ Ranch; The Johnson family
attends the opening ceremony and lights the Christmas tree; LBJ State Park and Historic Site
- A Timeless Christmas in Johnson City - in Johnson
City; December 11, 2004; re-live a 1920s small town Texas Christmas and experience an 1860s pioneer holiday; tour sites meaningful to Lyndon B. Johnson and his family; boasts the million-light Hill
Country Style Lights Spectacular
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Austin
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- "A Very Chili Christmas" - in Austin; December 19, 2004; Texas music artist, politicians, world famous chili cooks, journalist and Texas personalities serve up their own brand of
chili, soup or caldo; Includes Texas music, wine and food; 3 pm to midnight; Hills Cafe
- Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - in Austin
- Christmas at the Caswell House - in Austin; November 6 - 14, 2004; Activities include daily lunches, live music, four special events and shopping; Reservations strongly encouraged; 1404 W.
Avenue at 15th Street
- Chuy's Christmas Parade - in Austin; November 27, 2004; giant balloons, marching bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats in this kickoff to the holiday season; Congress Avenue
- Lightmare On 37th Street
- Victorian Christmas on Sixth Street - in Austin; November 26 - 27, 2005; re-live a
turn-of-the-century Christmas on Austin's historic Sixth Street; parades, food, drink, handmade arts & crafts, historic Christmas atmosphere
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Bandera
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Bastrop
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- Historic Homes Tour - in Bastrop; December 11, 2004; Visit many of the historic homes of downtown Bastrop
- Christmas Parade - in Bastrop; December 11, 2004; Lighted parade travels down Main Street
- Christmas Candlelight Stroll - in Bastrop; December 18, 2004; Walk through the historic downtown area singing Christmas carols and stopping at several churches for scripture readings and
refreshments; Downtown
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Blanco
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Boerne
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- Dickens on Main - in Boerne; November 26 - 27 & December 3 - 4, 10 - 11 & 17 - 18, 2004; enjoy live music, plays, food, decorated stores, period costumes, carriage rides; Main Street
- Oma's Christmas Fair - in Boerne; December 4 - 5, 2004; Features three buildings of crafts, art and goodies; Kendall County Fairgrounds, Hwy; 46 E
- Weihnachts Fest Parade - in Boerne; December 4, 2004; Lighted parade includes bands, floats, marching units, and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus; Main Street
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Brenham
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- Hometown Holidays - The Lighting of Downtown Brenham - in Brenham; November 20, 2004; Enjoy the magical lighting of downtown; See Santa and stroll the streets; Enjoy the sounds of choirs, bell
ringers and other entertainers; Downtown Brenham, Courthouse Square, Main and Alamo streets
- Poinsettia Celebration - in Brenham; November 20 - 21, 2004; Includes plant seminars, food, live entertainment, Christmas shopping; Ellison's Greenhouses
- Hometown Holidays - in Brenham; December 3 - 4, 2004; Includes carolers and entertainment on Friday; Lighted parade and entertainment are Saturday
- Christmas at the Mansion - in Brenham; December 3 - 4, 2004; Heritage Bells bring the 1869
Giddings Stone Mansion alive; Includes candlelight, entertainment, gingerbread houses; 7 to 9:30 pm Friday and 11 am to 4 pm Saturday; Giddings Stone Mansion, 2203 Century Circle
- Brenham Children's Chorus Annual Christmas Program - in Brenham; December 3, 2004; Begins at 7 pm Brenham High School
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Bryan / College Station
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- Holiday Magic - in Bryan; December 1, 2005; at Sue Haswell Memorial Park
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Burnet
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- Caroling Underground - in Burnet; December 15, 18 & 22, 2004; Longhorn Cavern State Park
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Canyon Lake
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Fredericksburg
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- Christmas Home Tours - in Fredericksburg; December
11, 2004; Offers a self-guided tour through a variety of private historical homes, businesses and historical sites
- Hill Country Regional Lighting Trail - in Fredericksburg; November 26, 2004; - January 1, 2005; Boerne, Bulverde, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City,
Llano, Marble Falls, New Braunfels, Round Mountain and Wimberley have lights and special events
- Holiday Wine Trail - in Fredericksburg; December 3 - 5 & 10 - 12, 2004; Includes wine tasting, appetizers and special food pairings, barrel tasting, art shows and special releases for new
wines; Purchase a grapevine wreath at any winery and receive a ticket for an ornament at each of the wineries; Hill Country Wineries
- Preservation Weekend Celebration - in Fredericksburg; December 11 - 12, 2004; Christmas Home Tour and Evening of Candlelight and Stars are Saturday; Stars of Texas Preservation Awards Luncheon
honors the giants in preserving Texas history; The Gillespie County Historical Society
- Bethany Lutheran Church Christmas Journey - in Fredericksburg; December 10 - 11, 2004; Enjoy a drive-through performance of the Christmas story with eight stations of live performers and
seasonal music; 6 to 8:30 pm Bethany Lutheran Church Parking Lot, 110 W; Austin St
- Kinderfest - in Fredericksburg; December 4, 2004; Christmas party for children ages 10 and younger is from 1:30 to 3 pm Includes Santa, games, entertainment, music, stories, craft making,
refreshments; Children are asked to bring a stocking, which will be filled with goodies and returned at the end of the party; Pioneer Museum, 309 W; Main St
- Weihnachten - in Fredericksburg; December 3 - 5, 2004; Christmas market and festival includes a Main Street parade, Christmas tree forest, gingerbread-house contest, German food, and holiday
entertainment by the Fredericksburg Theater Company; Marktplatz on West Main
- Community Christmas Parade - in Fredericksburg; December 3, 2004; Begins at 6:30 pm on the corner of South Adams and East Main Street; Parade travels down to Washington and returns back down
Main to Edison Street; Lighting of the community Christmas tree and program occurs after the parade
- Zweite Weihnachten Party - in Fredericksburg; December 26, 2004; Follows the German tradition of having an after Christmas party with friends to enjoy good fellowship and the Christmas spirit by
singing Christmas songs, refreshments and Christmas goodies; 2 to 5 pm Fellowship Hall at the Historical Society Building
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Kerrville
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- Christmas Art Market - in Kerrville; November 19 - 20, 2004; Local artists present works of jewelry, paintings, porcelains and sculptures; Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
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Llano
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- Santa's Big Night - in Llano ; November 26, 2004; See Santa arrive on the fire truck and have a picture taken with Santa; Llano Courthouse Square
- Christmas Night Parade - in Llano ; December 4, 2004
- Llano Culture Club Holiday Tour of Homes - in Llano ; December 4, 2004
- Starry Starry Nights - in Llano ; November 19 - December 31, 2004; visit the Walkway of Lights and enjoy other activities during the holiday season; Llano River Park
- Santa's Big Night - in Llano ; November 26, 2004; See Santa arrive on the fire truck and have a picture taken with Santa; Llano Courthouse Square
- Lighting of the Historic Llano Courthouse - in Llano ; November 19, 2004
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Marble Falls
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- "It's A Wonderful Life" - in Marble Falls; December 1 - 18, 2005; at Hill Country Community Theatre
- Walkway of Lights - in Marble Falls; November 18 - December 31, 2005; Lakeside Park is transformed into a winter
wonderland; Santa visits on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Mason
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Round Rock
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- Rockin' Around the Holidays Bazaar - in Round Rock; November 13, 2004; Includes vendors and elves' workshop; Clay Madsen Recreation Center
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San Marcos
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- Santa's Ranch Drive Through Christmas Light Park - in San Marcos; November 11, 2005 - January 1, 2006
- Sights & Sounds of Christmas - in San Marcos; December 2 - 4, 2004; Santa's village, ride the carousel, view a live nativity scene and enjoy delicious holiday favorites; Start Christmas
shopping early at the Texas marketplace; San Marcos Plaza
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Temple
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Waco
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- Christmas on the Brazos - in Waco; November 13 - 14, 2004; Includes decorated historic homes and bazaar shopping; Candlelight tour preview is Nov. 12. Historic Homes and Convention Center
- "The Nutcracker" - in Waco; November 21, 2004; performed by the Waco Symphony Orchestra and Austin Ballet; Waco Hall, Baylor University
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Wimberley
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- Creekside Christmas Hill Country Trail of Lights - in Wimberley; November 26, 2004 - January 6, 2005; Stroll the historic Wimberley Square perched on the banks of Cypress Creek; Includes
lighting displays, Santa visits, B&B holiday tour, live nativity, art, holiday exhibits and musical performances; On the square and throughout the village
- EmilyAnn Tree Lighting & Trail of Lights - in Wimberley; November 27, 2004; - January 1, 2005; Tree lighting is Nov; 27; Enjoy lighted vignette displays, entertainment and a nightly
Yule log; EmilyAnn Theatre
- Santa on the Square - in Wimberley; November 28, 2004; a tree lighting and Santa visit; Begins at 5:30 pm Wimberley Square
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Arlington
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- "The Nutcracker" - in Arlington; December 17 - 19, 2004; Presented by The Metropolitan Ballet Company of Fort Worth and Arlington
- Holiday in the Park - in Arlington; November 26, 2004 - January 2, 2005; The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights, choir music, carolers and snow hill for
sledding; Take in a holiday-themed show; Shop arts & crafts booths; at Six Flags Over Texas
- Annual Arlington Parade of Lights - in Arlington; December 4, 2004
- Johnnie High's Country Music Revue - in Arlington; December 1, 8 & 15, 2005; at Arlington Music Hall; two-hour
Christmas musical features elaborate production numbers, amazing performers and more than 300,000 Christmas lights
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Carrollton
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- Santa on the Square - in Carrollton; December 11, 2004; Fun day is geared toward children as they prepare for this jolly season; 10 am to 3 pm Old Downtown Carrollton
- Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting - in Carrollton; December 4, 2004; Celebrate the holidays with the annual parade, live music, Toys for Tots collection, tree lighting and shopping; Old
Downtown Carrollton
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Chappell Hill
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- Christmas Home Tour & Teddy Bear Parade - in Chappell Hill; December 10, 2005; Visit beautiful homes, churches
and historic sites; Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, children's Teddy Bear Parade and Santa's arrival; 10 am to 6 pm Begins at the Old Rock Store, Main Street
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Dallas
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- Candlelight in Old City Park - in Dallas; December 4 - 5 & 11 - 12, 2004; Capture the beauty and magic of holidays past as the park is transformed into a turn-of-the-century Christmas
village; Old City Park
- Chi Omega Christmas Market - in Dallas; November 3 - 5, 2005; at Dallas Convention Center
- Bank One Trains at NorthPark - in Dallas; November 20 - December 31, 2004; Spectacular toy train exhibit features more than 35 O-gauge trains; NorthPark Center
- SnowFest 2004 - in Dallas; November 12 - 14, 2004; Enjoy an indoor winter wonderland with a ski mountain, exhibits; Dallas Market Hall
- "A Christmas Carol" -- Dallas Theater Center - in Dallas; December 1 - 24, 2004; Revisits the Charles Dickens' classic ghost story with theatrical splendor, dazzling costumes, gorgeous
sets and jubilant carols; Arts District Theater
- Angels Sing, 7-Eleven Christmas Celebration - in Dallas; December 8, 10 - 11, 13, & 15 - 18, 2005; at the Morton H. Meyerson
Symphony Center
- Deck the Hall Holiday Concert - in Dallas; December 10, 2005; the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, with choristers and dancers from
Booker T. Washington High School
- Holiday Magic in the West End - in Dallas; December 4, 2004; Enjoy a tree lighting, live entertainment, holiday food samplings, holiday kids activities, and dozens of arts & crafts vendors;
The Shops at West End Market Place
- Neiman Marcus/Adolphus Children's Parade - in Dallas; December 4, 2004; Holiday floats, giant balloons, storybook, movie, and TV characters, marching bands, Miss Texas,; Nationally televised
event benefits the Children's Medical Center Dallas; Downtown
- St. Lucia Swedish Yule Bazaar - in Dallas; December 4, 2004; Includes a candlelight procession with Swedish choir music; After the processional, children can visit with Jultomte (Santa);
Traditional Swedish food and beverages are served; Shop crafts and other Scandinavian products at the Yule Bazaar; Bazaar is from 11 am to 5 pm, and Santa Lucia Celebration begins at 2 pm King of
Glory Lutheran Church, 6411 LBJ Freeway
- Christmas Boat Parade & Bonfire - in Dallas; December 11, 2004; Lavishly decorated boats light up the lake; Enjoy holiday carolers, a fireworks show and a visit with Santa; Lynn Creek Park
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Denton
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- Christmas Home Tour - in Denton; December 5, 2004
- Holiday Lighting Festival of Denton - in Denton; December 2, 2004; Includes lighting of the
Christmas tree on the Historic Courthouse Lawn, horse-driven trolley rides with Santa, a children's arts & crafts area, and live music featuring Brave Combo; 5:30 to 10 pm Downtown Square,
110 W; Hickory
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De Soto
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Fort Worth
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- Christmas in the Stockyards - in Fort Worth;
December 4, 2004; Stockyards National Historic District
- Michael Martin Murphey's "Cowboy Christmas" - in Fort Worth; December 8, 2004; Bass Performance Hall
- Handel's "Messiah" - in Fort Worth; December 6 - 7, 2004; Performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus; Bass Performance Hall
- Texas Ballet Theater Presents "The Nutcracker" - in Fort Worth; December 3 - 5, 2004; Bass Performance Hall
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Garland
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- Christmas on the Square - in Garland; December 9, 2004; Features Santa Claus, Garland's official tree lighting, holiday entertainment, delicious treats, crafters, carriage rides, Polar Express
train, Garland Power & Light's "Avenue of Lights," and much more; 5 to 10 pm Parade of lights begins at 6 pm Historic Downtown Garland
- Road to Bethlehem Drive-Through Nativity - in Garland; December 9 - 11, 2004; St. Philip's United Methodist Church
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Grand Prairie
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- Winter Wonderland - in Grand Prairie; December 4, 2004; Includes the grand arrival of Santa Claus, holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides; City Hall Plaza sparkles with lights during the
holiday season
- Navidad en el Barrio - in Grand Prairie; December 3, 2005; at Traders Village
- Annual Christmas Boat Parade - in Grand Prairie; December 11, 2004; Includes holiday carolers, food, boat parade, Old Saint Nick and a fireworks display; Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake
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Grapevine
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- Carol of Lights - in Grapevine; November 29, 2004; Sing along with local choirs as the switch is thrown lighting thousands of lights in historic downtown Grapevine; Begins at 7 pm Gazebo, 325 S;
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- Christmas on Main Street - in Grapevine; December 3 - 4, 10 - 11 & 17 - 18, 2004; Get into the holiday spirit; Holiday characters stroll along Main Street; Take a free buckboard ride, and
bring children for a personal visit with Santa and Mrs; Claus; Ride the Polar Express
- Parade of Lights - in Grapevine; December 2, 2004; Join thousands of merrymakers in viewing one of the largest evening parades in North Texas; An enchanting display of more than 100 colorfully
lighted floats pass through historic downtown to the tune of numerous marching bands playing holiday music; Begins at 7 pm Find a good spot along Main Street to watch
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Irving
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- The Age of Chivalry: 12th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Tree Decorating Competition - in Irving; November 27, 2004; - January 2, 2005; Festive exhibition features holiday sights and
sounds, holiday open house, Santa Claus and greeting card workshops; Main Gallery, Irving Arts Center
- Holiday Extravaganza Parade & Tree Lighting - in Irving; December 4, 2004; Begins at 4 pm Downtown
- "Home for the Holidays" - in Irving; December 11, 2004; Be a part of a favorite holiday tradition with the Irving Symphony Orchestra, the Irving Chorale, and a visitor from the North
Pole; Begins at 8 pm Carpenter Performance Hall, Irving Arts Center
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Lewisville
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- Holiday at the Hall - in Lewisville; December 4, 2004; Enjoy ice skating, parade, costumed characters, tour of homes, carriage rides, live entertainment; Old Downtown Lewisville
- Old Time Christmas Stroll - in Lewisville
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Midlothian
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- Holiday Light-Up Parade - in Midlothian; December 6, 2004; Begins at 6 pm
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- Christmas in the Park - in Buffalo; December 3, 2005; at Shelly V. Pate Memorial Park; parade, Dickens' family
dress-up contest, Santa, Mrs. Santa, carriage rides, camp fire, entertainment and tree lighting
- Lighting of the Town - in Coldspring; November 27, 2004; Includes a trades day from 9 am to 4 pm, Christmas lights turned on at 6 pm,; Courthouse Square
- Christmas in Crockett - in Crockett; November 20, 2004; More than 200 vendors sell homemade arts & crafts; On the Square
- Old-Fashioned Christmas - in Jacksonville; December 9 - 12, 2004; Includes the lighting of Hazel Tilton Park, downtown parade and tour of homes; Downtown
- Annual "Christmas Festival in the Pines" - in Jasper; December 4, 2004; Features a Christmas parade, tour of homes, progressive dinner, and arts & crafts; Courthouse Square,
Downtown Jasper
- Christmas Train - in Jefferson
- 22nd Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes - in Jefferson; December 2 - 4 & 9 - 11, 2004; of Jefferson's oldest and most beautiful homes are adorned in natural greenery and candles; Enjoy "A
Christmas Carol" performance, Christmas choirs, Enchanted Forest and life-sized gingerbread house; Downtown Jefferson
- Christmas in the Patch - in Kilgore; November 20, 2004; includes the official lighting of the more than 60 oil derricks throughout town; Includes the lighting of the 35-foot Christmas tree,
Christmas music, fireworks and laser light show; World's Richest Acre
- Moscow Ballet's Great Russian "Nutcracker" - in Kilgore; November 29 - 30, 2004; Dodson Auditorium at Kilgore College
- Christmas in the Park - in Kirbyville; November 27, 2004; Enjoy all-day entertainment, craft and food booths, Santa House and kiddie train rides; Magnolia Park, Hwy; 96 at Hebo Street
- Country Christmas - in Liberty; November 30, 2004; Parade begins at 6 pm from the football stadium parking lot; Enjoy wagon rides, pictures with Santa, musical entertainment and face painting;
Humphreys Cultural Center
- Connie Hines Mistletoe Christmas Show - in Longview; November 5 - 6, 2005
- Cowboy Breakfast & Lighted Christmas Parade - in Marshall; December 4, 2004; Features a chuck-wagon breakfast with singing groups, dancers; Parade includes more than 100 lighted entries
- Wonderland of Lights - in Marshall; November 24 - December 31, 2004; features nightly tours, entertainment, candlelight home tours, carriage rides, lighted Christmas parade, nightly visits with
Santa, outdoor ice skating rink and much more; Ends with a "New York, Texas-style" New Year's eve celebration, complete with a crystal ball falling from the Marshall Hotel to an illuminated
2005 sign
- Christmas in Historic Montgomery Stars over
Montgomery - in Montgomery; December 10 - 12, 2004
- Deck the Halls Christmas Crafts Extravaganza - in Mount Pleasant; November 20, 2004; 8:30 am to 4 pm Mount Pleasant Civic Center
- "Holly, Jolly Christmas" - in Newton; November 27, 2004; Includes Santa's workshop, Christmas train, gumbo dinner and lighted parade; Caney Creek Park
- Lighting Courthouse Square - in San Augustine; November 23, 2004; begins at 6 pm Courthouse Square
- Tour of Homes - in San Augustine; December 11, 2004; Visit beautiful old homes, decorated for the holidays
- Christmas Parade - in Winnsboro; December 6, 2004; Area churches, business, clubs and organizations present floats decorated with lights; Main Street
- Christmas in Tyler County - in Woodville; December 3 - 4, 2004; Enjoy a craft fair, food vendors, live music, family pancake breakfast with Santa, fashion show, parade, live nativity, magical
Christmas ball, art walk, demonstrations, tour of homes, photos with Santa; Woodville Town Square
- Christmas Twilight Tour - in Woodville; December 4, 2004; Explore the village by light from oil lamps and lanterns; Includes live nativity, natural greenery, cookies and hot apple cider, Santa
Claus, music and a Christmas program; Heritage Village, Hwy; 190 W
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Granbury
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- Merry Groovy Christmas - in Granbury; November 11 - 13, 18 - 20 & 25 - 27, 2005
- Country Christmas Celebration - in Granbury; November 26, 2004; enjoy a lighted float parade, holiday carol sing-along, candle lighting and a visit from Santa
- The Enchanted Forest - in Granbury; November 26 - 28 & December 4 - 5 & 11 - 12, 2004; stroll through a snow-filled forest featuring magical Christmas scenes
- "Merry Texas Christmas Ya'll " - in Granbury; December 2 - 5, 9 - 12 & 16 - 19, 2004; Granbury Live, 114 N; Crockett St
- Candlelight Tour of Homes - in Granbury; December 4 - 5, 2004; Historic homes and public buildings are opened to the public
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Greenville
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- Altrusa Tour of Homes & Craft Bazaar - in Greenville; December 5, 2004; Visit beautiful homes, decorated for Christmas; Craft Bazaar is from 1 to 5 pm Greenville area
- Candlelight Home Tour - in Greenville; December 4, 2004; All homes featured are on Park Street; 4 to 7 pm
- Annual Christmas Parade - in Greenville; December 3, 2004; Includes marching bands, floats, antique cars, horses and Santa Claus; Downtown Greenville
- Park Street Lantern Parade - in Greenville; December 11, 2004; Includes children, singers, bell ringers and bagpiper, along with Park Street residents dressed in period costumes; 5:30 to 6
pm 2301 Park St
- Park Street Wagon Rides - in Greenville; December 10 - 18, 2004; Beginning near Park Street Baptist, the wagons and carriages make a comfortable tour of the homes of Park Street; Rides last
about 40 minutes; 2301 Park St
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Nacogdoches
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- Holiday in the Pines - in Nacogdoches; November 19 - 20, 2004; Offers a shopping extravaganza from 10 am to 8 pm Friday and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday; Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
- Lights Up Nacogdoches - in Nacogdoches; November 20, 2004; Official opening ceremony of the Nine Flags Festival; Downtown Square
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Palestine
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- Victorian Christmas Train Ride - in Palestine; December 4, 11 & 18, 2004; Ride a turn-of-the-century steam engine train and enjoy strolling carolers, Santa and refreshments; Experience a
Christmas of yesteryear, and enjoy the Old World charm of the era; Admission charges; Reservations required; Palestine Depot, Texas State Railroad
- Christmas on the Square - in Palestine; December 11, 2004; Enjoy carolers, strolling minstrels and other entertainment to bring you the true meaning of Christmas; Find unique gift items; Bring
the family to the Christmas parade of lights at 7 pm 10 am to 9 pm Historic Downtown Palestine
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Paris
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- Christmas in Fair Park - in Paris; December 4, 2004; Features a Christmas parade, Santa, arts & crafts, train ride for kids and food; Paris-Lamar County Fairgrounds
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Texarkana
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- Holiday Open House at the Ace - in Texarkana; November 30 - December 31, 2004; Includes holiday vintage clothing on display, decorations and Victorian era music; Includes activities and
refreshments; Ace of Clubs House, 420 Pine St
- Twice as Bright Festival of Lights - in Texarkana; December 1 - January 3, 2004; Features thousands of lights throughout downtown, horse and carriage rides, historic home tours, choir concerts,
Santa and live reindeer; Downtown Texarkana
- Junior League of Texarkana Mistletoe Fair - in Texarkana; November 19 - 21, 2004; Holiday bazaar offers clothing, jewelry, handbags, giftware, sporting goods, toys, music, food and
entertainment; Four States Fairgrounds
- Twice as Bright Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony - in Texarkana; November 29, 2004; tree lighting ceremony includes the regional chorale, local children's choirs, handbells, live
reindeer and Santa Claus; Kicks off the Twice as Bright Festival of Lights that runs through Jan; 1, 2005; U;S; Post Office, Downtown
- Regional Christmas Parade - in Texarkana; December 6, 2004; Includes floats, bands, organizations and groups from across the four states region; Begins at 7 pm Downtown Texarkana
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Tyler
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- Holiday in the Pines Tour of Homes - in Tyler; December 4 - 5, 2004
- Kinkade Candlelight Christmas - in Tyler; November 13 - December 24, 2004; Special events throughout the holiday season at Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery & Showcase Art Gallery
- 26th Annual Mistletoe & Magic - in Tyler; November 11 - 13, 2004; More than 90 merchants from around the country bring holiday wares to this shopping event; noon to 9 pm Thursday and
Friday and 10:30 am to 5 pm Saturday; Harvey Convention Center
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- "Christmas in the Outback" Arts & Crafts Show - in Edna; November 13, 2004; this indoor and outdoor show features a wide variety of gifts, collectibles and decorations from 9 am to
4 pm Jackson County Services Building Auditorium
- Christmas Parade - in Port Neches; December 3, 2005; floats, bands, dance schools, Christmas
theme and music
- Holiday Tour of Homes - in Edna; December 5, 2004; Visit Jackson County homes decorated for Christmas; Tickets are available at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce office
- Community Christmas Celebration - in Ingleside; December 2, 2005; at N. O. Simmons Community Park; carolers, Santa
Claus, live reindeer, hayrides, lighting of the 25-foot Christmas tree
- La Posada de Kingsville - in Kingsville; November 20 - December 15, 2004; activities include parade of lights, tour of homes and visits with Santa; Downtown Kingsville
- Christmas Traditions - in Orange; December 1 - 31, 2004; This historical home is decorated for a traditional Christmas of the era in which it was occupied by the Stark family; W;H; Stark House
- "Old-Fashioned Christmas" - in Orange; December 7-9, 2004; Heritage House Museum
- Parade of Lights - in Kingsville; December 4, 2004; Consists of sparkling floats with children, musicians, lighted angels, horses; Begins at 7 pm Downtown plus in and around Kleberg and Yoakum
- Campfire Christmas - in Richmond; December 10 - 11 & 17 - 18, 2004; Offers a traditional holiday evening festival with music, decorated homes, great food; Reservations required; Call ext; 0
to make a reservation; George Ranch Historical Park
- Christmas in Rosenberg - in Rosenberg; December 4, 2004; Capture the holiday spirit and delight in the sights and sounds of Christmas in Rosenberg 1883 -- the year the Gulf, Colorado & Santa
Fe Railway Company laid out the town site; noon to 9 pm Free Admission; Historic Rosenberg
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Angleton
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- Sixth Annual Tour of Homes - in Angleton; December 5, 2004; Visit five area homes decked in their Christmas best
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Clear Lake, Kemah & League City
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- Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy - November 19, 2005; in League City
- Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake - in Clear Lake; December 10, 2005; beautifully lighted and
extravagantly decorated boats travel leisurely through the lake and up Clear Creek Channel to Galveston Bay
- Christmas in Kemah
- Tree Lighting Ceremony - November 19th
- Holiday Open House - November 25 - 27, 2005
- Blizzard by the Bay - November 26, 2005; come play in the snow!!
- "The Nutcracker" ballet - in Clear Lake; December 2 - 4 & 9 - 11, 2005; at University of Houston – Clear Lake, Bayou Theater;
an amazing journey begins when young Clara joins her family and friends
at a holiday party and is given a Nutcracker by mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer.
- Festival of Trees (League City, TX) - in League City
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Conroe
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- 26th Annual Children's Christmas Parade - in Conroe; December 4, 2004; Features a parade with a special guest, Santa Claus; The courthouse is aglow with beautiful lights during the holiday
season; Miracle of Lights Holiday Event -- carnival games, rides, candy cane hunt and more -- follows the parade; Begins at 2 pm Downtown Conroe and Heritage Place
- A Symphony Holiday Celebration - in Conroe; December 7, 2004; Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents holiday music with a guest artiSt. Begins at 7:30 pm Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport
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- Live Nativity/Streets of Old Bethlehem - in Conroe; December 11 - 12, 2004; St. Mark Lutheran Church
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Corpus Christi
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- Christmas at Centennial House - in Corpus Christi; December 11 - 12, 2004; The 1849 Centennial House is the oldest house in Corpus Christi; The museum is furnished in the style of the 1850s and
is decorated for an 1850 Christmas; Tours and Christmas pantry are available; noon to 5 pm Centennial House, 411 N; Upper Broadway
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Galveston
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- Third Annual Festival of Lights - in Galveston; November 20, 2004 - January 2, 2005; Kicks off the holiday season with Santa Claus parachuting in to turn on the switch, Nov. 20; Includes more
than a million twinkling lights; Nativity, Christmas Castle, Santa's Workshop, City of Bethlehem, 65- foot Christmas tree, IMAX Nutcracker,; Visitors can strap on skates and slide across the outdoor
ice rink or listen to holiday music performed by local choirs and bands; Moody Gardens
- Eighth Annual Harbor Parade of Lights - in Galveston; November 26, 2004
- Dickens On The Strand - in Galveston; December 3 - 4, 2004; features Victorian costumed entertainers (and visitors are encouraged
to come in costume), parades, vendors, Snow On Sunday and more
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Houston
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- Candlelight Tours - in Houston
- Holiday Home Tour - in Houston; November 14, 2004; Enjoy beautiful homes decorated for the holiday season by local florists and decorators; Sponsored by the North Harris County Branch American
Association of University Women
- Festival of Lights - in Houston; November 19, 2005 - January 7, 2006; at Moody Gardens
- Revels Houston: A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice - in Houston; December 11 - 12 & 18 - 19, 2004; Moores Opera House, University of Houston
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Huntsville
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- Trail of Lights Kickoff - in Huntsville; December 4, 2004; Kicks off the holidays with entertainment, crafts, food and fun; Parade begins after dark followed by the lighting of the downtown
square
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Padre Island
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- Annual Island of Lights Holiday Parade - in South Padre Island; December 3, 2004; Begins at 6:30 pm Padre Boulevard
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Port Arthur
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- Los Posadas - in Port Arthur; December 4, 2004; Candlelight parade depicts the hardships Mary and Joseph encountered along their way to Bethlehem; Downtown Port Arthur
- Winter Odyssey - in Port Arthur; December 12, 2004; - January 2, 2005; Features ice skating; Downtown Port Arthur
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Spring
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Tomball
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- Holiday Parade - in Tomball; November 20, 2004; Features more than 175 entries; Miss Tomball Pageant is held at the Tomball Intermediate School
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Victoria
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- "The Nutcracker" - in Victoria; December 4 - 5, 2004; Performances are 2 and 8 pm Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday; Victoria College Auditorium
- Lighted Christmas Parade - in Victoria; December 4, 2004; Begins at 6 pm Downtown Victoria
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Wharton
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- Lighted Holiday Parade - in Wharton; November 23, 2004; Night parade includes vehicles, floats, marching bands; Ends with Santa riding into town on a fire truck and visiting with children in the
gazebo on the Courthouse lawn; Downtown
- American Cancer Society Home Tour - in Wharton; December 12, 2004; Visit five homes decorated for Christmas
- Evening of Carols - in Wharton; December 12, 2004; Historic Plaza Theater on the Courthouse Square
- Brunch with Santa - in Wharton; December 4, 2004; Includes games, sing along, crafts and photo opportunities; Wharton County Library presents holiday storytelling; Begins at 9 am The Inn Keeper,
118 W; Milam
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- A Dickens Christmas Festival & Lighted Parade - in Cooper; December 4, 2004; Celebrate the season with a garden club tea, vendors, breakfast with Santa, children's activities, lighted
Christmas parade, entertainment; Downtown Historic Square
- Krist Kindl Markt - in Copperas Cove; December 3 - 5, 2004; Offers an open air market in the German manner with handcrafted gift items, delicious food and entertainment; Downtown Copperas Cove
- Moonlight Madness - in Decatur; December 4, 2004; Enjoy a lighted evening parade and shopping
- Grayson County Holiday Tour of Lights - in Denison; November 19 - December 26, 2004; Enjoy driving through Christmas lights; Loy Lake Park
- Holiday by the Tracks - in Elgin; December 4, 2004; Historic Downtown Elgin and two local tree farms celebrate the season with live music, kids activities, pictures with Santa, live nativity,
lighted evening parade; noon to 5 pm Live nativity begins at 5 pm Parade starts at dusk; Call ext; 17 for more information
- Festival of Lights - in Hallettsville; November 27 - 28, 2004; On the Square
- A Pioneer Christmas - in Independence; December 4, 2004; Experience pioneer life at Coles Settlement; Meet Texas Santa, Texas Rangers and period craftsmen; Shop the pioneer market, and take a
plantation tour; 10 am to 6 pm Corner of FM 50 and FM 390
- Christmas Bazaar - in Lexington; November 27, 2004; Lexington City Park Building
- Holiday Home Tour - in Lockhart; December 4, 2004; 1 to 5 pm
- Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - in Luling; November 27, 2004; Go-Texan vendors, pictures with Santa and door prizes; Thump Pavilion, Downtown
- Nighttime Parade - in Madisonville; December 4, 2004; Christmas parade arrives downtown at 6 pm This year's theme is "Mistletoe and Memories;" Santa visits with children after the
parade
- Christmas Parade - in Navasota; December 2, 2004; Includes food vendors and some craft items; Main Street
- Holiday Craft Show - in Sealy; November 27, 2004; more than 40 vendors from Southeast Texas; Sealy High School Cafeteria
- Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade and Fireworks -
in Sealy
- Festival of Lights - in Smithville; December 4, 2004; Includes arts & crafts fair, food booths, Children's Fest, Santa's House, Main Street train rides, antiques and gift shops, live music
and a lighted Main Street parade; 10 am to 10 pm Downtown and Smithville Recreation Center
- Parker County Heritage Society Christmas Candlelight Tour - in Weatherford; December 11, 2004
- Christmas Parade - in Whitesboro; December 1, 2004; Evening parade features Santa Claus; Downtown Whitesboro
- Majestic Lights Over Coleto Creek - in Yorktown; December 2 - 31, 2004; Creek Park
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Athens
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- Christmas Park Land of Lights - in Athens; November 10, 2005 - January 1, 2006; over two million lights, one thousand wood
cutouts, more than 30 scenes with different music and five drive-thru tunnels
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Bellville
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- American Cancer Society Christmas Homes Tour - in Bellville; December 3 - 4, 2005; tour of six beautiful homes lavishly decorated for the
holidays
- Small Town Christmas - in Bellville; December 2 - 3, 2005; breakfast with Santa, children's pageant, gingerbread house decorating, art
show, hay rides, live entertainment, bands, choirs, Madrigal Carolers strolling around the Historic Town Square filled with over 50 vendors of wonderful Christmas merchandise
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Cameron
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- Christmas Celebration & Parade - in Cameron; December 4, 2004
- Christmas Tour of Homes - in Cameron; December 4, 2004
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Cleburne
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- Candlewalk Tour of Homes - in Cleburne; December 4, 2004; Visit turn-of-the-century homes in historic parts of Cleburne; Map comes with tickets
- Whistle Stop Christmas Parade - in Cleburne; December 3, 2004; Begins at 6 pm Hulen Park
- Whistle Stop Christmas Lights - in Cleburne; December 1 - 31, 2004; Offers 11 acres of Christmas lights; Hulen Park
- Whistle Stop Activities - in Cleburne; December 3 - 4, 2004; Includes a live nativity, entertainment, food, Santa land, rides and Christmas lights; Hulen Park
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Clifton
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- Lighted Christmas Parade - in Clifton; December 3, 2004; Parade is followed by an open house at Bosque Memorial Museum and Bosque Conservatory
- Norwegian Country Christmas - in Clifton; lighted Christmas parade, traditional Norwegian folk dancers, Santa on his Viking ship; tour the Heritage Village
- Norwegian Christmas Home Tour - in Clifton; December 4, 2004; Includes a tour of homes, history and art; Visit Heritage Village, Norwegian churches, dancers and good food
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Comanche
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- Historic Home Tour - in Comanche; December 6
- Lights of Christmas Parade - in Comanche; December 11, 2004; Santa visits with children at Old Cora -- the oldest original courthouse in Texas; parade begins at 6 pm Downtown Square
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Cuero
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- Christmas in the Park Lighted Display Driving Tour
- in Cuero; November 23, 2004 - January 2, 2005; Drive-through lighted holiday displays at Municipal Park
- Community Christmas Tree Lighting - in Cuero; November 22, 2004; corner of Courthouse and Esplanade streets
- Christmas Lighted Parade - in Cuero; November 27, 2004
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Gonzales
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- Stars Over Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center - in Gonzales; December 4 - 5, 2004; Cabins and houses are decorated for Christmas; Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center, US
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- Christmas Historic Homes Tour - in Gonzales; December 4 - 5, 2004
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Hico
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- Christmas Tour of Homes - in Hico; December 4, 2004; Tour about 10 homes beautifully decorated for Christmas
- Christmas Craft Market - in Hico; November 27, 2004; arts & crafts of all types
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La Grange
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- Trail of Lights - in La Grange; December 4, 11 & 17 - 18, 2004; see the Kreische family home on a walkway of lights; Monument Hill State Historic Site
- Light Up La Grange -- Lighted Parade - in La Grange; December 4, 2004; Courthouse Square
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Salado
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- A Christmas Carol at Tablerock - in Salado; December 3 - 4 & 10 - 11, 2004
- Christmas Stroll - in Salado; December 3 - 4, 10 - 11, 2004; Enjoy strolling carolers in vintage dress, live musical performances, live multi-person nativity, shopping, food; Salado Historic
District
- "A Christmas Carol" - in Salado; December 3 - 4 & 10 - 11, 2004; Presents an adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous yuletide story; Begins at 7 pm Admission is $5 for adults and $3
for children; Tablerock Festival of Salado
- Salado Historical Society Christmas Tour of Homes -
in Salado
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Shiner
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- Christmas Jubilee/Santa in the Park - in Shiner; December 2, 2004; 6 to 8 pm Welhausen Park
- Christmas Tour of Shiner - in Shiner; December 12, 2004
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Sulphur Springs
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- Old Time Christmas in Heritage Park - in Sulphur Springs; November 27 & December 3, 2004
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Waxahachie
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- Candlelight Christmas Homes Tour - in Waxahachie; December 3 - 11, 2005
- Festival of Trees - in Waxahachie; November 12 - 13, 2004; Includes a display of decorated trees and a silent auction benefiting Waxahachie Children's Museum; J.F. Wyatt Mansion
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Wichita Falls
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- Christmas Magic - in Wichita Falls; November 4 - 6, 2005; at MPEC Exhibit Hall; exhibitors, entertainment, food,
antiques and a style show
- City Lights - in Wichita Falls; November 20, 2004; Kicks off the Christmas season; Watch downtown come alive as the buildings of historic Wichita Falls are lighted with white lights; Includes
carolers, street vendors, trolley and wagon rides, Kell House tours; Begins at 6 pm Downtown Wichita Falls
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- Christmas in Olde Ballinger - in Ballinger; November 27, 2004; Enjoy a Christmas parade, coronation of Miss Merry Christmas, Santa visit and live entertainment; Includes arts & crafts,
antiques and food booths; Ballinger Courthouse Lawn
- Christmas at the Gap Lantern Light Tours - in Buffalo Gap; December 11, 2004; Buffalo Gap Historic Village
- Christmas Tree Lighting - in Cisco; December 2, 2004; Includes special singing, bands and dramas; Decorated tree is on the grounds of the Hilton Community Center; 309 Conrad Hilton
- Tour of Homes - in Cisco; December 6, 2004; Visit homes elaborately decorated for the season; Ends at a public building for refreshments
- Annual Lighted Christmas Parade - in Cisco; December 4, 2004; Features lighted floats and other entries, Santa, singing and bands; Downtown, Conrad Hilton Avenue
- Cowboy Christmas Ball - in Crowell; December 18, 2004; Crowell Activity Center
- Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade - in Graham; December 2, 2004; Downtown Square
- Tour of Homes - in Jacksboro; December 5, 2004; Visit some of the most beautiful homes -- new and historic -- in Jack County decorated for the holiday season; Jacksboro area
- Christmas on the Farm - in Hale Center; December 9, 2004; Experience traditional customs of Christmas celebrated in the region; Includes seven themed Christmas trees, luminaries and children's
choirs; Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum
- Big Green Christmas & Lighted Parade - in Hamlin;
December 3, 2005
- Lighting of Quanah, Eighth Annual Dickens Festival & Lighted Parade - in Quanah; November 27, 2004; features craft booths, food booths, collectors show, parade marshal's reception, costume
parade, Santa land, carriage rides, live nativity, parade of lites; Downtown Quanah
- Ninth Annual Nighttime Lighted Parade - in Ranger; December 3, 2004; Santa visits with children in the Senior Citizens Center, Main Street; HSU Cowboy Band mini-performance occurs at the Main
Street Gazebo; Parade begins at 6 pm
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Anson
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- "Parade of Lights" Parade - in Anson; December 11, 2004; Includes at least 35 floats of Miss Merry Christmas contestants and 35 other entries; Parade is lead by the famous
Hardin-Simmons six white horses and the Anson band; Main Street
- Christmas Tour of Homes - in Anson; December 4, 2004; Visit five beautifully decorated homes; Enjoy festive finger food and a tour at the Anson Opera
- Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball - in Anson; December 16 - 18, 2004; Features a performance by Michael Martin Murphey on Friday night; Pioneer Hall
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Abilene
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- A Natural Handmade Christmas Festival - in Abilene; December 3 - 4, 2005; at Abilene
Civic Center
- Celebration Park - in Abilene; December 1 - 30, 2005; drive through and view more than 1,500 decorated trees, more than one
million lights, laser light show, traditional Christmas scenes; chorus concert December 16, 2005
- Christmas Carousel - in Abilene; November 3 - 6, 2005; at Abilene Civic Center
- Christmas in November - in Abilene; November 11 - 13, 2005; at Abilene Civic Center
- "The Nutcracker" - in Abilene; November 18 - 20, 2005; Abilene's Regional Ballet Company and guest artists perform at
Paramount Theatre
- City Sidewalks - in Abilene; November 29, 2005; parade and tree lighting
- Swenson House Holiday Open House - in Abilene; December 3 - 5, 2004; Tour the historic house decorated in Christmas splendor
- Christmas Lane - in Abilene; December 9 - 24, 2004; Drive through this winter wonderland, and enjoy the lights and animated figures; Stop and tour Quanna's Winter Wonderland, an indoor display
of animated figures; at Abilene State School
- 21st Annual Living Christmas Tree - in Abilene; December 10 - 12, 2004; Includes song, drama and orchestra music; Shows are 5 and 7:30 pm Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road
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Childress
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- Festival of Lights in Fair Park - in Childress; November 28, 2004 - January 1, 2005; holiday lights and displays throughout the park
- Lighting of Fair Park & Hayrides - in Childress; November 26, 2004; Holiday displays and lights are turned on at City Park; Other events include a treasure hunt and arrival of Santa Claus on
Main Street
- Tour of Homes - in Childress; December 5, 2004; Visit homes selected by the Childress Women's Council
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Colorado City
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- Christmas Festivities - in Colorado City; December 4, 2004; Includes parade, Santa and Festival of Trees; Downtown
- Christmas Ball with Jody Nix - in Colorado City; December 10, 2004; Features country music and dancing; Civic Center
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Lubbock
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- Candlelight at the Ranch - in Lubbock; December 10 - 11, 2004; Volunteers in historic structures re-create holiday activities of the past, lighted by lanterns, candles, luminaries and
fireplaces; 6:30 to 8:30 pm National Ranching Heritage Center
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- The Posadas at San Augustin Cathedral - in Laredo; December 16 - 24, 2004; Partake in the centuries-old traditional posadas as they wind through historic Downtown Laredo
- Christmas Parade - in Pearsall; December 16, 2004; Takes place on Oak Street ending at the Capital Bank of Texas
- Country Christmas - in Pearsall; December 16, 2004; Includes Christmas tree lighting, ROTC drill performance, music by PISD High School band students, roast marshmallows, hot chocolate; Capital
Bank of Texas
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Alice
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- Santa in the Park - in Alice; December 6, 13 & 20, 2004; Area school choirs perform from 7 to 8:30 pm Heldt Park, Downtown
- Alice Wonderland of Lights - in Alice; November 30, 2004; - January 10, 2005; Downtown is decorated in thousands of white lights
- Christmas Parade -- Wonderland of Lights - in Alice; November 30, 2004; Enjoy an illuminated night parade and the lighting of downtown with white Christmas lights; Downtown Alice
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Carrizo Springs
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- Country Christmas - in Carrizo Springs; December 2, 2004; Offers shopping, Santa Claus and refreshments; Downtown
- Festival of Lights & Avenue of Trees - in Carrizo Springs; December 3, 2004; Includes the lighting of the park for Christmas, Santa Claus, food booths, and arts & crafts; Veterans Park,
Hwy; 85
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Gilmer
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- Yulefest/Santa Parade - in Gilmer; December 4, 2004; Includes breakfast with Santa, Santa Claus parade and Santa's house on the square; Courthouse Square
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Goliad
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- Christmas Along the Corridor - in Goliad; December 4, 2004; Christmas couriers ride the historic Alamo-La Bahia corridor from Goliad to San Antonio; Route begins at Presidio La Bahia and travels
through Cabeza Creek Crossing, Runge, Kenedy, Helena, Cestohowa, Panna Maria, Hobson, Karnes City, Falls City, Dewees, Poth, Gruene, Bracken, Selma, Schertz, Seguin, Sutherland Springs, Stockdale, La
Vernia, Adkins, Floresville, Poteet, Jourdanton, Pleasanton, Elmendorf and San Antonio; These communities along the route participate with special holiday activities
- Christmas in Goliad - in Goliad; December 3 - 4, 2004; Holiday program of events presented by the Goliad County Historical Commission
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Harlingen
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- Harlingen High School Holiday Choir Concert - in Harlingen; December 2, 2004; Presented by the
Harlingen High School Concert; Begins at 7 pm St. Anthony's Church, 1015 E; Van Buren St
- Arroyo Holiday Lighting - in Harlingen; December 2, 2004; the holiday season with entertainment, food and a community celebration; Features performances by local groups with a selection of
holiday music and a special appearance by Santa Claus; Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on while watching the program; Begins at 6:30 pm McKelvey Park, 1325 S; 77 Sunshine Strip
- Christmas Around the World/Christmas Parade - in Harlingen; December 3, 2004; This downtown tradition for 50 years is comprised of floats, bands and a wide variety of family-style entertainment;
The theme is Christmas Around the World; Begins at 7 pm Jackson Street
- Let Heaven & Nature Sing Christmas Concert - in Harlingen; December 9, 2004; The South Texas Chorale and Festival Orchestra presents a concert of traditional Christmas music with some
surprises; Begins at 8 pm Harlingen Municipal Auditorium
- A Christmas Presentation - in Harlingen; December 10 - 12 & 17 - 19, 2004; Provides entertainment for the whole family; Shows are 8 pm Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm Sunday; Harlingen
Performing Arts Theatre, 1209 Fair Park Blvd
- The Madrigal Dinner, Play & Concert - in Harlingen; December 11, 2004; presented by Harlingen High School Choir; Begins at 7 pm Harlingen High School Cafetorium
- HHS Band Christmas Concert - in Harlingen; December 13, 2004; Sponsored by Harlingen High School Band; Begins at 7 pm Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd
- Pinata Festival - in Harlingen; December 3, 2004; Follows the Christmas parade; Includes music, food and pinatas; Lt; George Gutierrez, Jr; Park, 500 W; Harrison St
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New Braunfels
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- Christmas Tour of Homes - in New Braunfels; December 4, 2004
- Christmas Showcase of Arts and Crafts - in New
Braunfels
- Hope Hospice Tree of Lights Tree Lighting - in New Braunfels; November 11, 2004; Begins at 6 pm NB Market Place
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San Antonio
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- "Die 100ste Deutsche Weihnachtsfeier" - in San Antonio; December 12, 2004; Traditional German Christmas candlelight celebration; Margarite Parker Chapel, Trinity University
- Christmas Showcase of Arts and Crafts (San Antonio)
- in San Antonio
- Feria de Santa Cecilia - in San Antonio; November 26 - 28, 2004; features Mariachi music and the holiday lighting of Market Square
- Annual Holiday Shop Around - in San Antonio; November 13, 2004; Arts & crafts show includes a silent auction and reindeer games for children; 9 am to 4 pm Bulverde United Methodist
Church
- Feria de Santa Cecilia - in San Antonio; November 26 - 28, 2004; Features Mariachi music and the holiday lighting of Market Square
- Fiesta de las Luminarias - in San Antonio; December 3 - 5, 10 - 12 & 17 - 19, 2004; More than 2,500 luminarias line the San Antonio River symbolically marking the "lighting of the
way" for the holy family; Along the River Walk
- Holiday Boat Caroling - in San Antonio; November 27 - December 19, 2004; 175 local choral groups ring in the holidays by singing traditional carols on cruising boats; Performances are 6:30 to 9
pm Join in impromptu sing-alongs; San Antonio River Walk
- Kriskindlmarkt - in San Antonio; December 4, 2004; Beethoven Hall and Garden
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- Frontier Christmas Celebration - in Fort Davis; December 3 - 4, 2004
- Christmas at the Fort - in Fort Stockton; December 3, 2004; Enjoy a beautiful night parade with an abundance of uniquely decorated floats; Parade ends at Historic Fort Stockton for children's
events and music; Includes open house and carolers at 6 pm Historic Fort Stockton
- Lighted Christmas Parade - in Van Horn; December 11, 2004; Since 1994, festive floats of every conceivable size and shape celebrate the Christmas season with a colorful parade along Broadway;
Includes food concessions and the arrival of Santa Claus riding into town
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Midland
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- "A Christmas Carol" - in Midland; November 26 - December 17, 2005; at Cole Theatre; Charles Dickens' classic ghost
story musical, rated "G"
- Christmas at the Mansion - November 21 - December 31, 2005; at Museum
of the Southwest; features decorated trees and wreaths, gingerbread house display, gourmet lunches, tea, Christmas gift shop, Southwest Express model train exhibit
- Men of Music Christmas Concert - December 4, 2005; at the Midland Center
- The Miracle of Bethlehem - in Midland; December 9 - 11, 2005; FREE
- "The Nutcracker" - in Midland; December 10 - 11, 2005; at Lee High School
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Pecos
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- Annual Community Christmas Parade - in Pecos; December 3, 2004; Enjoy an evening of Christmas spirit and lighted floats; After the parade, join in the eighth annual Reeves County Courthouse
Lighting; Pecos High School Parking Lot and Third Street
- Decorating of the Live Christmas Tree - in Pecos; December 1 - 31, 2004; View Christmas trees decorated by local school children; West of the Pecos Museum, 1st and Cedar streets
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San Angelo
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- Christmas at Old Fort Concho - in San Angelo; December 3 - 5, 2004; Features three days full of Christmas cheer, including living history, shopping, special area for children, ongoing
entertainment; Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S; Oakes
- Concho Christmas Celebration - in San Angelo; December 3 - 31, 2004; El Paseo de Santa Angela and the River Walk are aglow with a spectacular array of Christmas lights
- San Angelo Symphony -- "Home for the Holidays" - in San Angelo; December 4, 2004; Features Claudia White; Begins at 8 pm Junell Center of Angelo State University
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