Whether you are in search of a fairytale sparkling Christmas or you are looking to find a place to defrost from the cold December chill, I firmly believe that New Orleans is one of the best places to enjoy the holiday season.
If you want authentic Southern holiday decorations, decadent Christmas food, rich family traditions, and mild, bearable weather, New Orleans simply can’t be beat. The best Christmas vacations are right here in the South. Folks in the Crescent City know how to spice up the holidays with just the right mix of tradition and surprise. What better way to spend your Christmas vacation than roaming the French Quarter alongside canopies of colorful Christmas lights? Or driving through thousands of oak trees dripping in millions of lights? Find a classic Christmas musical tradition, the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, right on bustling Jackson Square and you might even encounter some historical characters roaming the streets. For a warmer celebration, enjoy cocktails at the Roosevelt Hotel or watch a cooking demonstration at one of the city’s finest restaurants. For classic Christmas celebrations, a magical Teddy Bear tea, brunch with Santa, and holiday courtyard tours are unbeatable. Forgo the skis and head to Louisiana this winter to celebrate Christmas. Here are our picks for what to see, do and eat in our favorite Southern city at Christmastime. Read complete story at OurTribune.com.