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Holidays in Columbia

With the leaves now starting to change colors and fall off the trees, Columbia turns its attention to the fast approaching holiday season. The celebratory spirit runs through town and is personified both in special holiday events and a cheerful winter atmosphere.

Each year, Columbia plays host to a few traditional holiday events. The season kicks off on the first Friday of December with the Living Windows Festival, when shopkeepers clear out their front windows to make way for live performers. That night, The District features open houses, strolling carolers, holiday treats and visits with Santa all against a backdrop of holiday lights. This family-friendly event is a Columbia tradition that grows more extravagant each year.

Overall, The District is also the perfect place to get in the spirit all season long. Storefronts as well as interiors are decorated to the hilt for the season. Some shops even shut down for a few days to decorate, resulting in grand holiday open houses to unveil their new look. Throughout the season, you may also spot carolers and horse drawn carriages in The District, making it a charming spot to find unique gifts for everyone on your list.

The holidays are also a time for musical performances. Both the University Concert Series and the Missouri United Methodist Church Concert Series provide world-class holiday entertainment. The University Concert Series (http://www.concertseries.org) will feature St. Louis Ballet's The Nutcracker as well as Wynonna Judd: A Christmas Classic at Jesse Hall this December. The MUMC Concert Series (http://www.moumc.org) includes the local tradition of Handel's Messiah sing-along as well as a special program entitled, ‘Holiday Organ Music You Won't Hear in Church.'

Columbia also knows how the ring in 2010! First Night Columbia is a family-friendly celebration in The District and the adjoining Stephens College campus. The night focuses on music, art and celebration and concludes with a countdown and fireworks display at midnight. With something fun for everyone of every age, First Night Columbia is the perfect way to start the New Year off right in a big way.

 

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