Visit Christmas in California Directory 

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Christmas is one of America's favorite times of year. And the merchants and business owners love it, too. From tree lighting ceremonies at city halls in California, to lighted tractor parades, farm equipment parades, Santa Parades and marching band, practically every city and town celebrates this special holiday in a community-participation event.

Then there's the theme park and attractions fun. Millions are spent to create a magical atmosphere that makes everyone feel excited and happy to be alive.

13 Ways to Chip in and Help this Christmas

15 California Boat Parades That Won't Put a Squeeze on Your Pocketbook

25 California Cities Celebrate Christmas Year Round – Read the Signs!

A Golden Child is Born, Old West Christmas in California

How Many Americans Spend Their Christmas Away From Home

An Irish Christmas in California

Annual Fillmore Holiday Stroll

An Old Fashioned Christmas in Sutter Creek, California

A Santa Barbara Holiday Tradition – Una Noche de Las Posadas

Avalon Casino Ballroom New Year's Eve Celebration

Avalon Casino New Year's

Beach Digs Holiday Deals in San Diego

Becoming Religious at Christmas in Los Angeles

Biggest Boat Parade Weekend of the Year Comes To California This Week!

Boat Parades Worth Seeing in California

California Delivers on Christmas Tree, But

California Gold Rush Christmas Was Difficult Time to Cope

California Harbor Lights Holiday Photo

Let's Have a California Holiday Parade!

California Letters to Santa Disney Santa

California Pirate Santa Revels in Holiday Spirit, Photo

The Shining Stars of Holidays in California are Poinsettias

California Poinsettia Trends – Plenty of Reds

California Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremonies

California Tree Lighting Ceremonies Sparkle with Meaning

California Turkey Figs and Figgy Pudding Celebrate the Season

Calistoga's Charming Lighted Tractor Parade

Capitola's Surfin Santa is Coming to Town

Christmas in Saigon — California

Christmas Lights to See in California –It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas!

Christmas Snoopy On Ice Launched Thanksgiving Day

Crafters Season to Shine – Craft Faires and Shows Abound in California!

Crystal Cove State Park is Picture Perfect for Gift Giving!

Eco-Holiday Greetings in Corona del Mar, CA

Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gift – Food! Gift Cards for Restaurants are a Hit

Fran Dresher Lightens Up the Lights Universal Studios Grinchmas

Get Out and Celebrate This Weekend in California Where It's a Small World

Give TLC at TCI (Temecula Creek Inn) This Holiday

Going Nuts This Holiday Season? Nutcracker Fever Is On Its Way

Great Dickens Christmas Fair, A San Francisco Treat!

Here Comes Surfing Santa, But Where Did Santas Claus Come From and How Did He Get His Name?

Historic Crystal Cove Tree Lighting Ceremony

Holiday Boat Parades in California

Holiday Escapes in L.A. for Angelenos and Other Visitors

California Christmas Holiday Open House Events

Let's All Have A Holiday Parade, California Style!

Holiday Parades Occupy the Streets of California

Holiday Reflections, Pictures of Waterfront Homes Decorated for Christmas

Hollywood Christmas Parade Still Hanging in There & Entertaining the Crowds

How Black Friday November 25, 2011 Stacks Up

How Can Santa Be in 1,000 Parades Today? Is He Cloned?

Ice, Sand and Sun at Santa Monica Beaches

Ice Skating in a Bikini at the Beach – Only in California!

Keeping the Kids Happy During Holidays at Legoland California

Knott's Berry Farm Charlie Brown Christmas and It's Christmas Snoopy! Ice Spectacular

Rockettes Kick Up Their Feet & Kick Off the Holiday Season at Legoland

Merry Christmas and Greetings from California!

Miss Sassy Santa

Naples Island California Celebrates TV Land Holidays with Action and Lights

Naples Lighted Trees in the Bay California Holiday

No Winter Blues at Bikini Beaches in California

Old Fashioned Shopping Holiday in San Francisco

Pennypickle's Winter Wonderland in Temecula

Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade a Holiday Tradition

Pismo Beach Pier Tree Lighting and Celebration

Pismo Beach Pier Tree Lighting and Celebration

Planning the Holiday Parties for Your Company or Yourself

Post Christmas Strolls – Get Out and See the Lights, Enjoy the Weather!

Retro Holidays from Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix

Retro Holiday Slide Show Hits The Road in California

Dancing X-Mas Trees, Golden Girls in Drag, Jewish Christmas Comedy Show – That's San Francisco!

San Luis Obispo Decks the Halls with Holiday Hotel Deals

Santa Anas Knocked the Wind Out of Santa Claus

Santa Baby! Tiny Santa Sweater Photo

Santa Baby Unimpressed

Santa Claus Drives a Shiny Harley to Deliver Toys in California

Santa Claus Eviction and the People Who Saved Him in Oxnard, CA

Santa Monica Place 1st Christmas Tree Grooves to Music

Science of Ginger Bread

Shoptimism: Why American Consumers Keep on Buying No Matter What

Six Flags Vallejo Discovery Kindgom Holiday Celebration in California

Snow 90210 Rodeo in Beverly Hills

Solvang Annual Julefest Lighting Ceremony

Surfing in Santa Cruz, 3 Girls and a Whole Lot More!

Surfing Santa is Coming to a California Beach Town Near Santa Cruz

Surfing Santa Steers a Sleigh Pulled by Dolphins in Surfside, CA

The Anti-Parade in Sunset Beach, Calif.–It's Called "NO Parade"

The Day AFTER Black Friday, Shoppers Find Shelves Bare in California!

The Nutcracker Ballet is a Sensual Feast, When Done Right!

Things to Do in California – Holiday Cheer

Tracking Santa Site

Trees You CAN Cut and Trees You CAN'T in California!

Trek of a Lifetime! The Nation's Christmas Tree, General Grant

Trek to See the Nation's Christmas Tree in California National Forest

Dr. Seuss Grinchmas, Celebs & Whoville Crooked Christmas Tree

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Selected from Stanislaus Forest

Victoria's Angels Christmas Gifts

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show TV Broadcast

Vintage Christmas Contest Displays in Naples through New Year's Day

Weekend Lights are Bright

Weekend Revelers Could See Rain, Snow – Let is Snow!

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica Nutcracker

Winterscape Carriage Rides, Ice Rink, Concerts & Wine in Yountville, CA!

Yosemite National Park Bracebridge Dinner Dec. 13-25, 2012

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