Christmas in Missouri 2009, St. Louis, Kansas City, Events & Holiday Festivals

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Christmas in Missouri Not for nothin' do they call it the Show Me State — especially around Christmas time.

What with holiday spectaculars going on in Branson, St. Louis, St. Charles, Springfield and Kansas City (and points in between) its sometimes difficult to know where to begin taking in the excitement planned in Missouri during November and December.

But it sure is fun trying ...

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park - A major St. Louis attraction featuring a drive thorugh the park's illuminated pathways with dancing snowflakes, jumping fish, a magical gingerbread house, and more awesome twinkling exhibits.

Breakfast with Santa at St. Louis Zoo - Kid-friendly fun located at the Lakeside Cafe, with a Christmas feast of French toast, donuts and juice, costumed characters, and photo-ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Way of Lights - A dazzling array of lights leading the way to Bethlehem, plus puppet shows, camel rides at the petting zoo, and Christmas tree displays - at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville.

St. Charles Christmas Traditions - The month-long festival with dates and times of special events including daily visits from Santa, Christmas parades, carriage rides, a Los Posadas procession, musical guests, and lots, lots more ...

Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson, Missouri - What's happening at dozens of venues in Missouri's premiere entertainment center with dates, times, travel packages and ticket info along with information on special holiday parades and light shows.

Christmas in the Valley - Mountain charm and holiday fun in Ironton, with a weekend of parades, carriage rides, a Christmas tree lighting, and special entertainment.

Springfield December Events - Upcoming holiday hoopla including the downtown Christmas parade, Monett Festival of Lights and New Year's Eve First Night celebrations.

Kansas City Plaza Lights - Trip the light fantastic with over 80 miles of lights aglow at Country Club Plaza with information on special entertainment, fireworks displays, and interesting historical background and fun facts.

Kansas City Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony - Check the calendar for this year's spectacular at Crown Plaza featuring a 100-foot Christmas tree, a dancing fountain, and top entertainment. While you're here, warm up with a peak at Santa's Gingerbread Village inside Crown Plaza.

Christmas Tree Farms in Missouri - Where to find precut and choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms by region including listings for the Kansas CIty and St. Louis area, with contact info and related links to more holiday fun, including sleigh rides and free hot chocolate and cider.

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