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Holiday Season - Charlotte Celebrates Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and New Year's Eve!

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Page Highlights	Pick up our December issue at a location near you for loads of holiday ideas and these great stories:
Family Outings and Activities	Slowing Down During the Holidays
Charlotte Santa Sightings	Centsible Seasonal Fun
Holiday Family Photos	Top Board & Card Games of 2009

Charlotte Parent Holiday Page

Hanukkah Celebrations


			Jewish celebrations include menorahs, songs, games and more.

Hanukkah traditions and activities

Easy Potato Latkes

Tis the Season - Hanukkah Story

Christmas Traditions around the World


			Learn about holiday traditions from around the world. Want to know where an indoor Christmas Tree was first celebrated? Click here.

Say Merry Christmas in other languages


			What do Feliza Navidad, Joyeux Noel and Mele Kalikimaka have in common? They all mean Merry Christmas in other languages.

Elf Yourself


			Wonder what you would look like as an elf? Upload your photo here and make it happen!

Download Christmas Coloring Pages


			Download Christmas coloring pages and keep the kids busy and happy this holiday.

Charlotte Santa Sightings

Santa's been sighted outside the North Pole!
Want a photo of the kids with Santa? Need to know where your little ones can share their wish list? Look no further.

For a complete list of Santa sightings, check out our calendar.


	Store Sightings			Other Sightings
	Carolina Place			Belmont Christmas Parade
	Concord Mills			Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
	Northlake Mall			Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
	Southpark Mall			Breakfast with Santa

Celebrate Kwanzaa


			African-American families celebrate the holidays with songs, stories and lots of love!

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture

Kwanzaa Stories, Crafts and Recipes

Kwanzaa Party Games

Family Holiday Events and Activities

Charlotte holiday events family celebrations

Looking for things to do with with the whole family this holiday season?

From holiday concerts to tree cutting farms, we've got you covered! Check out these ideas...


	Holiday on Ice			McAdenville Christmas Lights
	Lights Before Christmas			Gingerbread Lane
	A Plantation Christmas			"The Nutcracker"
	Santa's Bag			Festival of Lights & Luminaries
	Statesville Tree Lighting			Dallas Christmas Parade

NAPPA TOP TOYS of 2009

Take a look at the best toys
of the season for kids of all ages .

Holiday Recipes

Need a great Christmas
morning recipe? Looking for
New Year's snacks?
Try out these delicious dishes
that will help get you through the
holiday season.

What's For Breakfast?

Hot Cocoa, French Toast Souffle, New
Orleans Bread Pudding and Baked Brunch Casserole are just a few of the goodies
you'll find on this recipe page.

Vegetarian Holiday Dinner

Tofu Turkey, Rice Stuffing, Broccoli
Casserole, Mushroom Gravy and Pecan Pie
make for a delicious vegetarian table.

The Twelve Cakes of Christmas

Gingerbread, Chocolate Yule Log,
Barvarian Torte, Eggnog Cheesecake,
Cranberry Pudding and traditional Red Velvet
will have everyone screaming with joy.

Family Photos

Send us your favorite holiday photos!
Upload a snapshot of your celebration.
Check out other local families.

New Year's Eve Fun

First Night Charlotte

Holiday Hijinks

These kitties sing their favorite Christmas carols!