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6 Festive Activities Across Arizona To Get You In The Christmas Spirit

Just because we live in a desert doesn't mean we can't still get our fill of winter fun!

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Nov 28, 2018

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6 Festive Activities Across Arizona To Get You In The Christmas Spirit

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Phoenix Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights is one of the classic wintery outings that all native Arizonans know and love. Running through January 13th, visitors will be able to see live music, a 4-D theater, three-story high holiday tree, and much much more! Go out to the Phoenix Zoo at 455 N. Galvin Parkway from 5:30-10:30 pm for $12.95-$19.95.

Ahwatukee Christmas Lights

This is definitely something you'll want to see! Every year my family and I get dressed in our pj's, make some hot chocolate, and snuggle up in the car and drive to see the Festival of Lights in Ahwatukee. Featured there are numerous houses intricately covered in thousands of lights, lights connected to the radio in your car, and even little trains that carry candy canes!

Luminarias at the Botanical Garden

My family is going to do this in a few weeks and I am beyond excited! At the Desert Botanical Gardens over 8,000 luminarias light up the walkways as you stroll through while enjoying all the different kinds of live music, hot chocolate, and having fun with friends! This event runs from December 1st through the 23rd and is $29.95-$34.95 for members and $34.95-$39.95 for the general public. Get your tickets while you can because they are selling out fast! (1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix)

North Pole Experience

Guests will enjoy an hour and a half train ride and fun walking activities at the "North Pole" in Williams, Arizona and make memories that will not soon be forgotten! I highly recommend this as well as my family enjoyed it so much when we did it years ago that I am going back this year! For more information visit http://northpoleexperience.com.

Tumbleweed Tree Lighting

Join the rest of Chandler on December 1st from 4:30-9 pm to watch a parade and watch the annual lighting of the tumbleweed Christmas tree! Made up of over 1,000 tumbleweeds, this is a Christmas tree unlike any you have ever seen before! Another tradition all native Arizonans enjoy, you will not want to miss out on this COMPLETELY FREE opportunity! (Downtown Chandler, 3 S. Arizona Ave)

The Nutcracker Ballet

Make your way down to the Phoenix Symphony Hall in Phoenix and enjoy a night watching a beautiful recreation of the Nutcracker ballet, first performed in St. Petersburg and has since become a timeless classic. Tickets are $45 - $80 depending on seating and shows run from December 13th through the 21st.

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6 Festive Activities Across Arizona To Get You In The Christmas Spirit

Just because we live in a desert doesn't mean we can't still get our fill of winter fun!

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Phoenix Zoo Lights

Ahwatukee Christmas Lights

Luminarias at the Botanical Garden

North Pole Experience

Tumbleweed Tree Lighting

The Nutcracker Ballet

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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