Christmas events in Chicago
Make it the best holiday season ever with our guide to Christmas events, from holiday markets to ice skating
You have to be a special kind of person to love our winters, but you don't even have to like Christmas to like Christmas in Chicago. That's because holiday events of all kinds abound this time of year, from annual festivities like Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza to winter-long excursions like ice skating. Just remember how beautiful the city looked this holiday season when you're arguing over dibs with your neighbor in February.
Christmas in Chicago
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Christmas dinner specials
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Holiday and Christmas concerts in Chicago
Get into the holiday spirit with everything from classical carols to rock-and-roll jingles
Christmas plays and holiday theater in Chicago
A sleigh full of holiday favorites and new Christmas plays, comedy shows and dance performances is one its way
Where to cut down your own Christmas tree
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Christmas cocktail recipes
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Chicago's best gift shops
Anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, the holidays or "just because," you can find a lot of reasons to buy something special from one of Chicago's best gift shops. Maybe you want to give the one you love a night out at one of Chicago's best fine dining spots or tickets to the concert of the year. But honestly, there's no better feeling than watching a friend or loved one unwrap that perfect gift. To take the stress out of browsing some of the city's best and newest stores, we compiled our favorite go-to gift shops, stocked with clever items for any budget that are sure to please. (And we won't tell anyone if that "gift" is just for yourself. Promise.)
Do your Christmas shopping at a holiday market
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The 50 best Christmas films
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11 great holiday party spots
Plan a night that will fill your colleagues or friends with holiday cheer
The 9 best gift shops
Take the stress out of gift giving by visiting these go-to Chicago gift shops
December 2015 calendars
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