You’ve probably heard a lot of “happy holidays” around the Alamo City — with good reason. San Antonio has plenty of cultures that celebrate the start of astronomical winter, the end of the year, or just the coming of cold weather by gathering with loved ones and giving thanks.
Look forward to:
- Yule begins on Saturday, Dec. 21. Celebrate the shortest day of the year by attending the Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest, Dec. 20-22. Psst — entry is free with a donation to the San Antonio Food Bank.
- Hanukkah (the evening of Dec. 25-evening of Jan. 2) is the Jewish Festival of Lights and you can participate in the festivities at the 27th annual Chanukah on the River on Monday, Dec. 30 at the Arneson River Theater at 4 p.m.
- Christmas (Wednesday, Dec. 25), a cultural and religious festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Listen to orchestra renditions of Christmas songs like “O Holy Night” with “Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings” happening on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 8:45 p.m.
You don’t need to celebrate them all — but let’s all celebrate together.
