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Despite being stuck in the hospital, George H.W. Bush still honors his Christmas tradition

By Whitney Radley

12.26.12 | 1:17 pm

A Christmas Day trip to Gigi's Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar in Houston has been a standing tradition in the George H.W. Bush household. The former president remains at Methodist Hos ...

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Moving Christmas and other green-themed, interactive Christmas tales for kids

By Aleksander Chan

12.22.12 | 3:03 pm

In Moving Christmas, Brandon Camp’s and Richard D’ovidio’s new children’s book that’s been launched across the whole gamut of modern book release platforms with the he ...

Dale Watson Annual Christmas Show

The Continental Club Austin

12.25.12

The Texas country singer performs classic Christmas songs. 

The Manhattan Transfer in concert

Bass Concert Hall

12.19.12

The Grammy-winning jazz vocalist group celebrates 40 years together with a medley of holiday classics from their two bestselling Christmas albums, An Acapella Christmas and The Christmas Album.&nbs

Barton Creek Resort and Spa's Third Annual Holiday Lights and Ice

Barton Creek Resort and Spa

12.26.12

Barton Creek Spa and Resort celebrates its third annual Holiday Lights and Ice with 200,000 lights and its 4,100 square foot ice rink, the largest outdoor rink in Austin. 

Holiday History Lesson

When it comes to holiday decor, can you mix wreaths and menorahs?

By Rachael Abrams

12.13.12 | 7:13 pm

Confession: I have a mistletoe and a wreath — and I love Christmas trees — but I celebrate Hanukkah. Like millions of other non-Christians, my fondness for festivity caused me to b ...

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Culture Poll: Win a wintry prize by casting your vote for the best holiday activity in Austin

By Caitlin M. Ryan

12.12.12 | 7:00 pm

As the year wraps up, we're taking the opportunity to take the temperature of Austin. We've already rounded up what you all deemed the top Food + Drink stories of the year, and now we want ...

Divine Presents

Six ways to give more this holiday season: Gift ideas that give back

By Shelley Seale

12.12.12 | 12:25 pm

It's upon us once again: the holiday season of shopping, food, parties and general merry-making. It's also the time of year when many people look to share the spirit of the season, and with ...

Christmas Day Buffet at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

12.25.12

The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa's Christmas Day Buffet features a lengthy lineup of delicious dishes steeped in holiday tradition. Among the tempting offerings are breakfast fixings

43rd Annual Lighting of Christmas Tree at LBJ State Park

12.16.12

The lighting of the Christmas tree at LBJ State Park and Historic Site has become a time-honored tradition, an event started by President and Mrs. Johnson in 1970. Park visitors can enjoy perf