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"The sun is shining,
The grass is green,
The orange and palm trees sway.
I've never seen such a day
In Beverly Hills LA. ... "
White Christmas

New York may have a a better chance at a white Christmas ... but California still has the dazzle! Around the Web, check out what's happening this year as the holiday season kicks off with spectacular events and mega-watt light shows in a California city near you.

And don't miss the annual Hollywood Santa Parade ...starring ...who else?

Hollywood Santa Parade - Facts, information & history behind the Tinsel Town celebration (formerly known as the Hollywood Christmas Parade) including pictures, parade route map celebrity profiles, contact details.

LADWP Light Festival - The official LA celebration centering around Griffith Park with a complete calendar of events, information on nightly displays, special events.

Hunky Santa at Beverly Center - Only in LA, (or more exactly, Beverly Hills) with a chance to meet with a slimmed-down buff Santa for fun holiday photo ops. Includes a complete description and contact details, from AOL LA City Guide.

Marina del Rey Boat Parade - This year's schedule and entry form, information on prizes for best theme, lights & music, plus lots of history and fun facts on the annual nautical Christmas tribute.

Crystal Cathedral Ministries - Glory of Christmas - Music and grandeur combine with spectacular visuals at the annual show in Garden Grove, with a behind the scenes look at the production, photo gallery, current schedule, directions, map.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair - San Francisco's celebration where visitors meet with all the popular Dicken's characters, enjoy Victorian fare and libations and otherwise kick back for holiday fun. Includes admission prices, schedule, contact details.

Bracebridge Dinner "Christmas in Yosemite" - Join the fun in the manor hall at the Ahwahnee Hotel for an 18th century Christmas celebration in jolly old England, with information on booking, the complete menu, and contact details.

Christmas Tree Farms in California - Where to find cut-your-own farms throughout the state, browseable by county.

California Christmas Tree Retail Lots - A good listing including LA, San Jose, Fresno and points north & south with hours, locations & contact details for retail lots certified by the California Christmas Tree Association.

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