Secret snowflake gifts. A bottle of pinot for the company party. The perfect ugly reindeer sweater to go with your black leggings. And a partridge in a pear tree.
Kris Kringle’s list of naughty and nice has got nothing on your holiday shopping sheet. Sure, the holidays are often described as a time where we are called to open our hearts a bit. Love thy neighbor. Miracles on 34th Street. All that jazz.
However, we also know the holidays are a time when we are called to open our wallets a little wider as well. Definitely don’t skip out on thinking of those around you; however, be sure not to forgo treating yourself to the holiday festivities as well.
Free Holiday Concerts
Staples – Friday, Dec. 12 & Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 & 8 p.m.
Fairfield Ludlowe – Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 12 p.m. & Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Fairfield Warde – Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Nothing induces a sense of community and nostalgia like high school jazz bands, chamber choirs, and orchestras playing gorgeous renditions of holiday songs. Admission is absolutely free at all of these performances. Staples High School celebrates its 74th annual Candlelight Concert this year. Be sure to fill out and send in a form to reserve seats before December 1! For Fairfield Warde’s Carillon Holiday Concert and Fairfield Ludlowe’s Candlelight, reserve tickets between December 1 and December 9. Only phone requests to (203)255-8469 will be accepted.
See the Winter Solstice, Live!
Sunday, December 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Westport Library
Want to watch the winter solstice go down? Astronomer Bob Berman and engineer Paul Cox will be your guides! Both will provide expert commentary on the solstice as well as a collage of images of the Moon that you definitely cannot get a glimpse of with your favorite Instagram filter.
Frozen Sing-A-Long
Sunday, December 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Westport Library
Either you have children who refuse to stop singing “Let It Go”, or you yourself have become the Frozen fanatic in your friend group. Tucker the kids out or save your roommate the headache from your regular nightly routine of singing through the Frozen soundtrack in its entirety.