You might think that with all the sunshine around here, we don't really get in the holiday spirit. Not true! You can attend a holiday event nearly every day for six weeks somewhere in the Greater Phoenix area from mid-November through the end of December. Use this guide to help you plan your activities and family fun during the winter holidays.
21. When the Relatives Come To Visit
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If you are a newcomer to Phoenix, you'll find that all sorts of friends and relatives (usually from northern states) will drop by to visit in the winter. Why wouldn't they? When guests are in town you might need some ideas for things to do to entertain them. Here are some ideas.
22. Holiday Lights After Christmas Day
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Even when Christmas Day is past, you can find places to enjoy holiday lights well into January.
23. Free Christmas Gift Tags - Santa on a Saguaro
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Just print theis page from your computer and you can use these unique Arizona gift tags.
24. Free Hanukkah Gift Tags - Saguaro Menorah
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Same concept as the Christmas tags, these show three saguaros arranged to form a menorah.
25. Holiday Donations - Don't Get Scammed
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Unfortunately, there are creeps out there who will take advantage of your holiday spirit by posing as a charitable organization and requesting a donation. Here are some tips to help you avoid being scammed.
26. Recycle Your Christmas Tree
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If you bought a real Christmas tree, when the decorations finally come down you'll need to know how to properly dispose of that tree. Every city and town in the area has its own rules for recycling Christmas trees. Find out if your city picks up or if you have to drop off the tree. Why not just cut it up and put it in the trash? Because that just ends up in our landfills, which doesn't do us any good. Recycled trees are turned into mulch and are used to fertilize more trees. That's a good thing.
