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Winter Holidays in LA

Christmas and Hanukkah Holiday Season in Los Angeles

By , About.com Guide

The winter holiday season is a festive one in LA. What we lack in snow, we make up for in events in our sprawling metropolis. From parties and concerts to kids' plays and pageants, the winter holiday season in LA is upon us. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa. 

Totally LA Holiday Shopping Guide

Angelinos are different from the rest. So it stands to reason we do our Christmas shopping in a different way too--from sunglasses in the winter to yoga class gift certificates. 

Christmas Traditions in Los Angeles

Celebrate Christmas in the Mexican tradition on Olvera Street or join Bob Barker's puppets for a holiday variety show.

Hanukkah in Los Angeles

Red and green aren't the only hues coloring LA's holiday season. Find out how to put the silver and blue in your Hanukkah in LA. 

Outdoor Ice Skating in Los Angeles

No ice? No problem. Even sunny LA has its share of indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks that could give Lincoln Center folks a run for their money. 

Christmas Caroling and Concerts in Los Angeles

Tune your American Idol-worthy chimes with the best and worst of them. Don't be shy, the holidays are the time to sing Christmas songs with old and new friends. 

Free LA County Holiday Celebration

Find out more about the annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration--an admission-free, three-hour seasonal music and dance show.

Most Unusual Christmas Traditions in Los Angeles

Gondola riding in LA? A visit to the Scientology Santa. Once again, iconoclastic LA has its share of unusual rituals, even for the traditional winter holiday season. 

LA Holiday Tradition: Bob's Holiday Office Party

Don't miss this unusual, quirky annual performance that has been taking place during the Christmas season in LA since 1995.

The Nutcracker in Los Angeles

Discover this classic Christmas spectacular like it was the first time with the kids, or revel in it for the umpteenth time with your close pals. 

Los Angeles Experiential Gift Guide

What do you give the friend or relative who has everything or wants nothing? The unique gift of a Los Angeles experience. 

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Nobody does Christmas-time pageantry with quite the level of pizazz that Hollywood employs. Join in the theatrics and holiday spirit of this annual parade live or at home in front of your TV. 

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