Celebrating the Holidays in Fredericksburg, TX
Fredericksburg during the holidays is a magical place with Christmas Nights of Lights, the 26-foot tall German Christmas Pyramid and timeless holiday traditions and activities. Here are a few of the best ways to experience the holiday season in Texas Hill Country.
1. Fredericksburg’s Christmas Night of Lights
Through the month of December, you are invited to learn about the town of Fredericksburg’s German heritage, listen to holiday carols and countdown to the lighting of the Marktplatz and community Christmas Tree. Fredericksburg’s Christmas Nights of Lights continues nightly through Thursday, Jan. 6. Each evening the holiday music and carols will start at 5 p.m., the audio presentation about the town’s history will be at 6 p.m., concluding with the countdown to the lighting. Music will typically end at 6:30 p.m, just in time to find a cozy place in town for a bite to eat.
2. Visit The Fredericksburg German Christmas Pyramid
Every year a 26-foot-tall structure called a Weihnachtspyramide, or Christmas Pyramid decorates the center of the Town of Fredericksburg. These Christmas Pyramids are a traditional German decoration dating back to the 16th century. Fredericksburg’s Christmas pyramid which was handcrafted in Germany, was first displayed at Marktplatz during the 2009 holiday season and lights the center of town through the first week of January. Learn more about the Christmas Pyramid and its unique history here.
3. Holiday Shopping in Hill Country
Fredericksburg is the perfect destination for one-stop holiday shopping. Spend the day browsing through more than 150 shops, art galleries and boutiques along Main Street while simultaneously enjoying the festively lit atmosphere. With an abundance of handmade, locally crafted jewelry, artwork, antiques and more you are sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone!
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