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RÉVEILLON DINNERS

New Orleans

Prior to settling in Louisiana, French Catholics

broke their Christmas Eve fast with a

glorious midnight feast. Called Réveillon,

these decadent aff airs would last until the

wee hours of the morning, and they carried

that tradition to Louisiana. In recent years,

restaurants around New Orleans—including

Arnaud’s and The Grill Room at the Windsor

Court Hotel—have started off ering prix fi xe

Réveillon menus (at dinnertime, thankfully).

holiday.neworleans.com

CELEBRATION IN THE
OAKS New Orleans

What began in 1984 as a tent full of

Christmas trees decorated by local artists
has grown into a holiday extravaganza

with over 1 million lights and more than
165,000 visitors. From November 29
through New Year’s Day, New Orleans’ City

Park Botanical Garden and surrounding
areas are bedecked with holiday spirit. For
the best view, take the 2-mile-long train ride

around some of the most festive displays.
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CAROLING IN JACKSON

SQUARE New Orleans

With a brisk breeze blowing off the Mississippi

River, hundreds of people will gather in

Jackson Square on Sunday, December 22,

to sing Christmas classics. Shortly before

6:30 p.m., candles will be distributed to

help brighten the mood (but you may want

to bring a lighter just in case). For the best

experience, plan to arrive early so you can

claim a good spot.

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