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PHOEN IX FAM ILY S N IO IT D A R T Y HOLIDA R L IS T !
OU Y O T D D A O T S IE IT IV T C A Y FA M IL By Jill “MamaBug” Frier
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magic of the holidays! his is the season for the wonders and cial flavor to the The Sonoran Desert brings its own spe Christmas celebraholidays, with western scenes, Cowboy unforgettable desert magic. tions, stunning luminaria displays and ning in the desert like the Nothing warms the heart on a cold eve ive music, warm tamales and soft glow of lights and luminarias, fest er. We want to share a few of posole, and some special holiday che the Valley of the Sun, to give our favorite holiday traditions here is help you make your holiday in you some ideas for new traditions to Arizona one to remember.
RIAS AT o LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINAEN L GARD THE DESERT BOTANICA ns every year is visiting the DesOne of our favorite holiday traditio hes de las Luminarias. More ert Botanical Garden to see Las Noc the many trails throughout than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags line holiday season. The lovely, the Garden every evening during the of different musical entertaintwinkling pathways lead to a variety eshments are available each ment areas, and dinner and warm refr e the beauty and magic of the night. It’s a perfect event to celebrat holiday season in the desert.
o ZOOLIGHTS
astic display of holiday ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo is a fant ghtful walk through the zoo. lights set to holiday music, with a deli s like a nightly snowfall, phoZooLights also features special activitie s and the latest art installment tos with Santa, carousel and camel ride of our favorite family tradiat the zoo. A perennial favorite and one -energy, loud music answer to tions, ZooLights is the bright light, high the Desert Botanical Garden’s the peaceful, gentle, serene setting of and fun way to celebrate the luminaria display next door. A festive ition for every family. season, ZooLights is a great holiday trad
S o GLENDALE GLITTER inning holiday tradition for people
Glendale Glitters is an award-w years, the twinkling light all over the Valley. For more than 20 Historic Downtown Glendale display has illuminated 16 blocks of est free holiday light show with its festive holiday charm. The larg a heart-warming seasonal in Arizona, Glendale Glitters is always e to enjoy the festive lights celebration for all ages, and a great plac of the holidays.
& SANTA'S o TALLEST TREE IN AR IZONA ANTHEM COTTAGE AT THE OUTLETS nsINis going to see
traditio Another one of our family’s favorite istmas Tree at the Outlets at Chr ed orat dec ng, livi Arizona’s tallest the tree and visit Santa Claus Anthem. We always make a trip to see a great place for kids to get at his special Christmas cottage. It’s t they want for Christmas. their picture taken and tell Santa wha
DALE PR INCESS o FAIRMONT SCOTrsTS located at the Fairmont Scottsdale
Santa has a secret headquarte know how to celebrate the Princess – and the Princess certainly into a winter wonderland ms holiday season! The resort transfor remember. Not only can kids to and gives visitors a holiday festival dquarters on the property, they and families visit Santa’s Secret Hea es, s’mores, and magical light can also enjoy festive winter activiti photo taken with Santa Claus. shows while they wait to have their of the festive events that These holiday traditions are just a few all will make special holiday but take place in the Valley of the Sun, le you celebrate the season. Be memories for you and your family whi for more information about celsure to read www.LadybugsBlog.com ive, Western spirit of Arizona. ebrating the holidays in the unique, fest
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