There is much to do in celebration of the holidays in Detroit, Michigan; but it helps to have all of the information regarding shows, concerts, displays, shopping opportunities and gift ideas all in one place. The 2009 Detroit Christmas Guide will help keep you organized and prepared as you head out to face the holidays.
Admittedly, Christmas activities seem to start earlier and earlier, but that's okay because they are fun and magical and distract us as we slip into a Michigan winter. There is plenty to do from now until the New Year, so take a step back in time, marvel at lighted displays and pet a reindeer.
A lot of holiday-related shows and short-term events dot the Metro Detroit Area in November and December.
Let the holiday season officially begin! The holiday spirit really soars when communities and cities all across the Metro-Detroit have their Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies. And as long as there is a big crowd gathered...let’s have some fun!
Whether it is Detroit-related gift ideas, cost-saving tips or information about Detroit stores and malls, there is much to know and process before heading out the door with a shopping list in hand.
Whether you want a 10-foot Scotch Pine or a 25-foot Concolor Fir, a Detroit Christmas Tree Farm or Lot will help you find it. Of course, you may have to cut it yourself. In some cases, you'll find even more than trees: Santa, reindeer, hayrides and hot cider.
Part of the fun of Christmas time is traveling throughout the Metro-Detroit area to marvel at the myriad of decorations and lights.
In addition to hosting one of the biggest, most-respected Thanksgiving parades in the nation, Detroit is remembered for special-holiday displays at the Hudson's Department Store and the Ford Rotunda.
Michigan's Blue Law bans alcohol on Christmas Eve from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. on December 26th. Where did this ban come from? Should it continue? This blog entry outlines the law's background, argues for alcohol consumption on the holiday and provides you with two polls through which to log your opinion.
Find out when the holiday falls this year, its history and how it is celebrated.
