Festive Foraging

Visit These Local Farms to Pick Your Own Christmas Tree

No better way to really feel the joy of the season.

11/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

ROCKIN' AROUND

The Galleria to Host the 33rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The annual ice spectacular and tree lighting will take place on November 12.

11/02/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Chestnuts Roasting

Five Fire Safety Tips To Have a Safe Holiday Season

The Houston Fire Department shared a guide on how to prevent fires during year-end festivities.

12/13/2021 By Craig Hayes

Giving Thanks

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, November 18-21

The holidays are here once again.

11/18/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Former The Voice Contestant to Perform at Galleria Christmas Tree Lighting

Dana Monique appeared on season 20 of The Voice.

11/11/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Bah humbug

Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Houston

Here are all the places to drop your tree off in the Bayou City.

01/04/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Oh, tannenbaum

Here’s Where You Can Chop Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Houston

From “Charlie Brown trees” to towering Virginia pines, these local farms have everything you need to deck your halls.

12/02/2020 By Raven Wuebker

No "Bah Humbugs" Here

Alley Takes Its Annual Production of A Christmas Carol Online

The company will also be transforming the George R. Brown Convention Center into a winter wonderland for Deck the Trees.

10/26/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Ice House

On a Christmas Tree Farm, a Tiny House with Big Charm

Holiday Acres in Manvel makes for a festive weekend getaway.

12/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Let the Holiday Shopping Commence

The To-Doux List: Nov. 8-10

This weekend brings vintage vibes, farm-fresh fashion, and Santa on ice.

11/07/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Holly, Jolly Houston

The Ultimate Holiday Family Fun Guide

How to make the most of the best time of the year.

10/28/2019 By Houstonia Staff

Holly, Jolly Houston

How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree

Caroline Harper Knapp—of the popular lifestyle blog House of Harper—shares her tips. Plus: Where to find a real Christmas tree in the Houston area.

10/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux and Gwendolyn Knapp

Clutch City

Trim the Tree with These Houston-Inspired Ornaments

Get into the Christmas spirit with these Bayou City baubles.

11/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

A Tree Grows in Houston

Tribute Trees Are the Gift That Keeps on Growing

Trees for Houston offers a charitable take on the Christmas tradition.

12/12/2017 By Abby Ledoux

The Trees For The Season

4 Christmas Tree Farms To Visit This Holiday Season

No Christmas tree yet? It's not too late to road trip for a fresh one.

12/08/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

O Tannenbaum

Building the Galleria’s Massive Christmas Tree

Houston's heftiest of holiday trees is 56 feet tall, 28 feet wide, and assembled entirely by hand.

12/01/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Magazine

Christmas Trees