The holiday season is here and there are so many ways to get into the spirit in St. Louis. Sure, you may want to pick out the perfect tree, but below are fifteen other events just begging to become an annual holiday tradition. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa, there's something for everyone this holiday season.
Christmas Traditions Festival
Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way on Main Street in historic St. Charles. There's a Santa Parade every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. featuring authentically dressed Santas from around the world. You'll also see carolers and beautiful decorations as you make your way down Main Street. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays shops and restaurants stay open until 9 p.m. to accomodate holiday shoppers.November 28 - December 27, 2008
St. Charles
Symphony Holiday Concerts
The St. Louis Symphony is celebrating the holidays with a series of special concerts, beginning Saturday, December 13, with El Nino (A Nativity Oratorio). You can also enjoy some of the best songs of the season at A Gospel Christmas featuring CeCe Winans and the Symphony's IN UNISON Chorus. Ticket prices start at $16.December 13-31, 2008
Powell Symphony Hall
Deck the Halls Wreath Exhibit
Local floral designers are showing off their best work at the annual holiday wreath exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The wreaths are on display each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is included with the cost of Garden admission. You also have the chance to own one of the featured wreaths by making a bid during the silent auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit Garden programs.November 21, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Missouri Botanical Garden
Pointsettia Show
Photo by Craig Brewer, courtesy Getty Images
The Jewel Box in Forest Park is beautiful anytime of the year but really shines during the holidays. During the Christmas season, the giant greenhouse is filled with red, pink and white pointsettias. You can take in the display Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $1 but you can get in for free Monday and Tuesday before noon. The Jewel Box is located at the intersection of Wells and McKinley in Forest Park.
December 2008
Jewel Box, Forest Park
December 2008
Jewel Box, Forest Park
Kwanzaa: First Fruits
Photo courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden
Celebrate African traditions at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This year's Kwanzaa celebration will include music and storytelling. There will also be a boutique selling Kwanzaa crafts and jewelry. Kwanzaa is a seven day holiday that takes its name from the Swahili term meaning "fruits of the harvest." The celebration is from noon until 4 p.m. at the Garden's Ridgway Center. Admission is included with a ticket to the Garden.
December 30, 2008
Missouri Botanical Garden
December 30, 2008
Missouri Botanical Garden
