Christmas /tags/christmas Christmas en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:03:44 GMT Where to find great holiday lights in the Austin area /austin/2024-12-24/where-to-find-great-holiday-lights-in-the-austin-area Check out this map of great houses and neighborhood blocks that went all out for the holidays. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:03:44 GMT /austin/2024-12-24/where-to-find-great-holiday-lights-in-the-austin-area Wynne Davis Where are the best holiday lights in Austin? They could be in your own front yard. /austin/2024-12-03/christmas-lights-holiday-displays-contest-austin-tx-2024 Admiring your neighbors' holidays lights is one of life's simple pleasures, so KUT is hosting a contest to find the biggest and quirkiest displays in the city. Will yours make the cut? Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:30:00 GMT /austin/2024-12-03/christmas-lights-holiday-displays-contest-austin-tx-2024 Wynne Davis Why is Lala's Little Nugget in Austin always decorated for Christmas? /life-arts/2023-07-20/why-is-lalas-little-nugget-in-austin-always-decorated-for-christmas No matter the season, the iconic Austin dive bar off Justin Lane is filled with snow globes, Christmas trees and strings of red and green lights. But the story behind how this decor came to be is always changing. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:01:00 GMT /life-arts/2023-07-20/why-is-lalas-little-nugget-in-austin-always-decorated-for-christmas Marisa Charpentier With the Christmas Bird Count underway, some are asking: Where have all the birds gone? /energy-environment/2022-12-23/with-the-christmas-bird-count-underway-some-are-asking-where-have-all-the-birds-gone Texas bird enthusiasts are reporting fewer birds even at their backyard feeders. It mirrors a trend of bird decline across the globe. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:10:00 GMT /energy-environment/2022-12-23/with-the-christmas-bird-count-underway-some-are-asking-where-have-all-the-birds-gone Mose Buchele There's an official definition of what makes a white Christmas (and Austin probably won’t have one) /energy-environment/2022-12-14/theres-an-official-definition-of-what-makes-a-white-christmas-and-austin-probably-wont-have-one A weather model showing Texas with feet of snow on Christmas got a lot of attention online. But meteorologists say to take it with a grain of salt. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:46:17 GMT /energy-environment/2022-12-14/theres-an-official-definition-of-what-makes-a-white-christmas-and-austin-probably-wont-have-one Mose Buchele Trying to find that holiday spirit? Here are some activities to check out in Austin. /austin/2022-12-08/trying-to-find-that-holiday-spirit-here-are-some-activities-to-check-out-in-austin From a winter Hogwarts display to an ice skating rink with a view, there are many ways to celebrate the holidays in Austin this December. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:03:00 GMT /austin/2022-12-08/trying-to-find-that-holiday-spirit-here-are-some-activities-to-check-out-in-austin Gillian Navarro After church group excludes LGBTQ floats, City of Taylor organizes its own holiday parade /life-arts/2022-11-28/taylor-organizes-its-own-holiday-parade-celebrating-citys-inclusivity-and-diversity The city co-sponsored a parade with the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance each year. But then the organization changed its entry rules, deciding participants must be "consistent with traditional biblical and family values" � a decision many felt excluded the city's LGBTQ community. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:01:00 GMT /life-arts/2022-11-28/taylor-organizes-its-own-holiday-parade-celebrating-citys-inclusivity-and-diversity Kailey Hunt In Mexico, piñatas are a Christmas essential full of history, art and treats /life-arts/2021-12-22/in-mexico-pinatas-are-a-christmas-essential-full-of-history-art-and-treats Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries, but especially in Mexico around Christmas time, and the story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:18:12 GMT /life-arts/2021-12-22/in-mexico-pinatas-are-a-christmas-essential-full-of-history-art-and-treats Alejandra Marquez Janse, Justine Kenin It's Christmastime at Hogwarts � at least in this Austin family's front yard /austin/2021-12-15/its-christmastime-at-hogwarts-at-least-in-this-austin-familys-front-yard Each October, Circle C resident Joel Pace creates a Harry Potter-themed scene in his front yard and invites the public to come see it � and leave a donation for one of the charities he supports. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:45:39 GMT /austin/2021-12-15/its-christmastime-at-hogwarts-at-least-in-this-austin-familys-front-yard Marisa Charpentier There's a Santa shortage just weeks before Christmas /business/2021-12-01/theres-a-santa-shortage-just-weeks-before-christmas One reason for the shortage could be COVID: Performers tend to be older and living with obesity, both of which increase the risk of severe illness. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:19:23 GMT /business/2021-12-01/theres-a-santa-shortage-just-weeks-before-christmas Cory McGinnis