December is just around the corner and this last week of November brings with it two holiday celebrations. Not only are we celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday but the celebration of Hanukkah begins this week on November 28th. Be sure to read all about how to play the game of dreidel and get a yummy recipe for latkes to try this week. Like we need any more food, right?
In both holidays, family traditions hold strong and are usually carried down from generation to generation. One of the things I have learned as I have gotten older is how important it is to create new traditions. For me, the holidays should not be a cookie cutter (pun intended) version of the same one we had the year before but rather more about creating space to celebrate each other, no matter how that may look for you.
Some families enjoy huge formal buffets while others may enjoy quiet, small dinners at home. Some enjoy the fanfare of busy parties during the holiday season while others may want to schedule that holiday vacation to decompress and rest from the rush of the last year. No one way is better than the other. No matter how you celebrate, just know that we are wishing you and your family the happiest Thanksgiving and Hanukkah celebration this week!
If you are ready to get your holiday spirit on, take a look at our top 5 recommendations for you and your family to enjoy this week!
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1. Merchant's Open House in Breaux Bridge
Saturday, 11/27/21, Breaux Bridge
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breaux Bridge is celebrating Small Business Saturday with some Christmas shopping in downtown Breaux Bridge. And make note the annual Christmas parade will be on Sunday, November 28th!
2. Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market
Saturday, 11/27/21, Morgan City
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with this holiday market filled with craft vendors, makers, food products and more! The event will take place under the Hwy 90 bridge in Morgan City. Get gifts for your holiday shopping list by supporting local businesses.
3. Breaux Bridge 12th Annual Christmas Parade
Sunday, 11/28/21, Breaux Bridge
2:00 pm
The Breaux Bridge annual Christmas parade is the event to kick off the holiday season. The parade will line up on West Bridge Street near Armory Hall, East on Bridge Street across the renovated Bridge, take a left on Rees Street and parade to Parc Hardy!
Sunday, 11/28/21, New Iberia
3:00pm
Get ready for the sounds of Christmas with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra at this free concert at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
5. Abbeville Annual Christmas Stroll
Thursday, 12/20/21, Abbeville
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Get in the spirit of the season with a night of family fun at the Annual Christmas Stroll in Abbeville. Stroll the decorated streets to visit with friends, do some shopping, do some Santa sighting and enjoy live music all in the historic downtown area.
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