DFW Holidays
By Angela Patterson, About.com Guide
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the time for friends and family, food and fun. Whether you dine out, get take-out or prepare a feast yourself, enjoy the time you have with the ones most important to you.
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- DFW Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Feasts
- Where to Buy a Cajun Fried Turkey in DFW
- Where to Buy a Thanksgiving Ham in DFW
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- Autumn at the Arboretum
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Christmas
Tis the season for shopping, awesome food and treats, holiday parades and shows, and my personal favorite: holiday lighting displays. Have fun exploring DFW in all its glory!
- Christmas Things to Do in DFW
- Black Friday
- Holiday at the Arboretum
- Six Flags Holiday in the Park
- Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade in Dallas
- The Trains at NorthPark Center
- Holiday Shows, Plays, Concerts in DFW
- The Best Holiday Lighting Displays in DFW
- Profile: Christmas Lighting Installation in DFW
- Galleria Dallas Christmas Tree
- Merry Main Street in Frisco
- Ice Skating at Galleria Dallas
- Restaurants Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Celebrating the New Year
Where did 2011 go? Whether you dress up or down, dine at a 5-star restaurant or simply gnosh on something casual like Mexican food, New Year's Eve is to be celebrated. DFW has some of the best restaurants, bars and pubs.
Holiday Foods
In this section you'll find restaurants that are open on Christmas day, where to get take-out for a quick-and-easy holiday feast, the best foods of the holiday season, foods that make great holiday gifts and more.
- Restaurants Open Christmas Day and Special Christmas Eve Dinners
- Holiday Treats: Seasonal Drinks, Cookies, Snacks and More
- Holiday Party/Event Catering in DFW
- Where to Buy a Christmas Ham in DFW
- Where to Buy a Cajun Fried Turkey in DFW
- Christmas Dinner Take-Out
Holiday Gift Giving and Shopping
It's better to give than to receive -- and I love to shop. Here are some holiday gift-giving ideas. Remember, you don't just have to buy a present. You can donate to a local charity as well. Most charities will accept a gift of your time as well as a contribution of food, money or clothing. Blankets and coats are especially appreciated this time of year.