December 2005 Events

*** Due to Hurricane Rita, expect many events to be canceled or postponed. ***

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December 01, 2005
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Thursday

December 01, 2005
World AIDS day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual.

December 01, 2005
CX Debate: Deadline to set up district meet on-line.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 01, 2005
EJH Academics: First day to hold fall/winter meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 01, 2005
ILPC: Yearbook Individual Achievement Awards entries due.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 01, 2005
Dec. 1 - 31
WH Stark House "Christmas Traditions"
Contact: David Hunt, director
W. H. Stark House, 610 Main Ave, Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 883-0871
E-mail: starkmuseum@starkmuseum.org or dhunt@starkmuseum.org
Web: www.starkmuseum.org
Admission: Free Admission. Guided Tours available for groups by appointment. Registration by phone requested.
Take a tour of a historical home decorated for a traditional Christmas of its era.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue - Sat. Closed Sun and Mon and major holidays

December 01, 2005
December 1 - 13
SWLA Christmas Lighting Festival
Contact: Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles area, La.
Phone: 337 439-ARTS, 800 456-7952 or 337 436-9588
Web: www.cityoflakecharles.com
Events include the Lighting Ceremony, lighted boat parade and a fireworks display.
Other area cities share the event with a Santa 5K Run, Kris Kringle’s Arts and Crafts Festival, and Christmas tree ceremonies in most cities.
Annual, held on 1st Saturday of December.

December 02, 2005
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December 02, 2005
December 2 - 4, 2005 at Fri. from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m.
A Very Merry Main Street Market
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: Admission: $6 at the door. Children under 12 admitted free. Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Vendors from around the nation showcase clothing and gift items.
Bonus events scheduled for additional fees include a luncheon and style show, Breakfast with Santa and gingerbread house workshop.
Additionally, League members have collected donations of high-quality, gently-used ball gowns, cocktail dresses and other women's formal wear for the "Glamour Gowns Booth." Shoppers can purchase these high-end fashions for $50 per dress.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
11:30 a.m.
Style Show and Luncheon/Silent Auction
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $35 (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Style show by Bella Bella, YaYa Club, BBS Collection and Alter's Gem Jewelry.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
4 p.m.
Walk of Fame commemorative star presentation for Janis Joplin
Contact: Steve Caldwell of SK Productions and Brent Coon of Coondog Productions
Ford Arena lobby, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission:
Promoters will unveil the cement block designed for local music legend Janis Joplin.
Michael Joplin, brother of the late Port Arthur-raised artist, is scheduled to attend.
Janis Joplin was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. Her "Greatest Hits" album still tops the charts in Billboard. Several new releases have followed her death, with wide acclaim for her boxed set, "Janis." *Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy and the Muzik Mafia concert
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: $35 and $62.50, which includes all taxes, fees, and parking. November 5th tickets will be honored at the door.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
Christmas Tour of Homes
6088 Babe Zaharias Dr. (Tyrrell Park), Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 842-3135
Web site: www.beaumontbotanicalgardens.com
Three homes and the Garden Center are decorated for the holidays and filled with items for sale.
Major plant sales are held in conjunction with this tour. Plants can only be purchased from specialty growers. This is a chance to add unusual specimens to collections.
Beaumont Botanical Gardens sponsors.
Annual. Held on the 1st Friday in December.

December 02, 2005
Lighted Night Time Christmas Parade
Lumberton / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 755-0554
Annual, Est. 2002

December 02, 2005
Share Your Christmas Food and Fund Drive
Contact: Emelie Irving
Phone: 409 839-8777
All schools and businesses in the eight counties served by the food bank are invited to participate in the event. Event includes prizes.
Southeast Texas Food Bank sponsors.

December 03, 2005
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December 03, 2005
Dec. 3 - Jan. 1
Pheasant hunting season, Panhandle (37 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 03, 2005
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa and Style Show
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $10 per adult or $6 per child (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Style Show by Gigi's Clothing.
During breakfast, selections from The Nutcracker will be performed by the Beaumont Civic Ballet.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jason Tyner Charity Baseball Camp
Contact: Camp director Jason Tyner or Morgan Walker of the Southeast Texas Baseball/Softball Academy
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 842-3900 or 409 351-4082 (media line)
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.setexasbaseballacademy.com
Admission: The cost is $35 and all participants receive a T-shirt and lunch. The camp is limited to 75 participants, ages 6-18. Participants are encouraged to bring tennis shoes and baseball equipment. Pre-registration is recommended.
The charity camp will focus on hitting, pitching and base running.
Scheduled to participate this year are: Beaumont native Ben Broussard (Cleveland Indians), Casey Fossum (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) and West Brook grad Jay Bruce (Cincinnati Reds).
All proceeds benefit the Juliet Tyner Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The foundation awards four $1,500 college scholarships to local baseball and softball players.
Annual, Est. 1998
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
2 p.m.
Port Neches Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Contact: Debbie Plaia, executive director
1110 Port Neches Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 772-9154 or 409 722-4023
E-mail: pncoc@swbell.net
Web site: www.portnecheschamber.com
Annual.

December 03, 2005
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Contact: Stephanie Molina, director of marketing
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3716
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Event features hands-on art activities, a visit from Santa and entertainment from Lamar University's Jazz Band. A lighted parade begins at 6 p.m.
Lamar University's Jazz Band will perform as attendees decorate holiday cookies and work with local arts organizations to make ornaments to hang on Beaumont's official downtown Christmas tree.
Fire Museum of Texas also sponsors.
Annual.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
6 p.m.
Winter Wonderland: Beaumont's Christmas Holiday Parade
Contact: Stephanie Molina, director of marketing
801 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-3716
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
Daytime festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with museums, lighted parade at 6 p.m.
The Winter Wonderland parade features holiday floats and high school marching bands.
The City of Beaumont, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Beaumont Enterprise sponsor.
Annual.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
9 a.m.
Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival and Lighted Parade
Contact: Silsbee Chamber Of Commerce
Library Square, Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5562
Web: www.bigthicketdirectory.com/pages/silsbeechamber.html
Admission: Free.
Festivities include the Lighted Parade at 6 p.m., live entertainment, horseshoe contests, a cross-country run, arts and crafts, art exhibits, children's activities, games, a pets on parade contest and more.

December 03, 2005
Christmas Twilight Tour
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
Decorated in period Christmas decorations of greenery and ribbons, Heritage Village features an evening of seasonal music and festive food.

December 03, 2005
Downtown Groves Christmas Parade
Contact: Groves Chamber of Commerce
4399 Main Avenue, Groves, Texas 77619
Phone: 409 962-3631 or 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web: www.grovescofc.com

December 03, 2005
Jasper Christmas Parade, Tour of Homes and Progressive Dinner
Contact: Jasper Chamber Of Commerce
Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn
Phone: 409 384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Sponsored by the Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce.
Annual

December 03, 2005
Las Posadas
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 04, 2005
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December 04, 2005
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues
*Confirmed.

December 04, 2005
2 p.m.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $15 per house (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 04, 2005
3 p.m.
"Sing-a-long Messiah 2005"
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

December 04, 2005
Bass-N-Bucks Season Opener
Contact: David & Tricia Concienne
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 727-8941, 409 727-8941 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.bassnbucks.com

December 05, 2005
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Monday

December 05, 2005
Discovery by Columbus Day
Haiti
Annual. Same date each year.

December 06, 2005
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Tuesday

December 06, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys concert
Contact: Amy Ehrman
707 W. Main Street, downtown Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: $40 and $35.
They offer four-part harmony and upbeat songs. Their hits includes “Elvira,” “Thank God For Kids,” “Fancy Free” and the patriotic favorite “American Made.”
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.
The Lutcher Theater will also collect new toys, cans of food, or coats for the Salvation Army. Bring a new toy and place it under the Lutcher Christmas tree.
* Confirmed.

December 06, 2005
Independence Day in Finland
Annual. Same date each year.

December 07, 2005
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Wednesday

December 07, 2005
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2005
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Thursday

December 08, 2005
Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 5 to 7 p.m.
Eggnog Thursdays
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
* Confirmed.

December 08, 2005
Christmas Cards should be mailed by today
U.S. Post Offices
To ensure packages arrive by 12/25, mail by 12/1. Seasonal cards need to be mailed by 12/8.
Do not guess zip codes. Use correct zip codes to ensure the quickest delivery.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2005
Dec. 8, 2005 - Jan. 1, 2006
Christmas Exhibit at the McFaddin-Ward House
Contact: McFaddin-Ward
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-1906
Web: www.mcfaddin-ward.org

December 08, 2005
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Widely observed in Catholic countries
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2005
Lighted Christmas
Sour Lake / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 287-3512

December 08, 2005
Dec. 8 - 10
YMBL South Texas Shootout Basketball Tournament
Contact: Ron Hayes
Fairgrounds, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77701
Beaumont
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web site: www.ymbl.org
Young Mens Business League sponsors.

December 09, 2005
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December 09, 2005
Dec. 9 - 11
Christmas trail ride for Buna nursing home
Contact: George Moye or Cecil Jones
Phone: 936 402-5453 or 409 994-5271
E-mail: se_tx_trailriders@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/se_tx_trailriders
Admission: Ride is $10 per person, 10 and under free. BYOH (bring your own horse).
Southeast Texas Trail Riders sponsors.
Annual. Held 2nd weekend in December.

December 10, 2005
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Saturday

December 10, 2005
Human Rights Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 10, 2005
Academics: Deadline to submit orders for Invitational Set A materials.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 10, 2005
Football: 6-man finals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 10, 2005
Football: Div. I 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A finals.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 10, 2005
10 a.m.
Christmas Open House
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
* Confirmed.

December 10, 2005
Constitution Day in Thailand
Annual. Same date each year.

December 11, 2005
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Sunday

December 11, 2005
Dec. 11 - Jan. 1, 2006
Winter Odyssey
Contact: Linda Hilton, office manager
downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 800 235-7855 or 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 13, 2005
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Tuesday

December 13, 2005
6 p.m.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Contact: Cindy Clifton, executive vice president
1515 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77642
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web site: www.nederlandtx.com
Nederland Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau sponsors.
Annual

December 15, 2005
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Thursday

December 15, 2005
Eggnog Thursdays continues
* Confirmed.

December 16, 2005
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Friday

December 16, 2005
Dec. 16 - 18
Christmas trail ride for Kountze nursing home
Contact: George Moye or Cecil Jones
Phone: 936 402-5453 or 409 994-5271
E-mail: se_tx_trailriders@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/se_tx_trailriders
Admission: Ride is $10 per person, 10 and under free. BYOH (bring your own horse).
Southeast Texas Trail Riders sponsors.
Annual. Held 3rd weekend in December.

December 17, 2005
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Saturday

December 17, 2005
Football: 1A finals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 17, 2005
Football: Div. II 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A finals.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 17, 2005
4 to 7 p.m.
H.E.B. "Feast of Sharing" Christmas Dinner
Contact: Harvey Zernial by phone or Kari Short by e-mail
Ford Park Exhibit Hall, Beaumont
Phone: 409 722-1369 or 409 985-8801
E-mail: kshort@shortcom.com
Admission: The event is free and open to the public.
Local H-E-B stores with the support of many community leaders host a holiday meal for the public.
Annual. Est. 1992. Held on the Saturday after to Dec. 15.


December 17, 2005
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, 2006
Mid-winter break: Beaumont ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

December 18, 2005
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Sunday

December 18, 2005
Dec. 18 - Jan. 31
Woodcock regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 18, 2005
2 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas perform "An Elvis Tribue Tour"
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 892-2257, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: sost.org

December 19, 2005
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Monday

December 19, 2005
Dec. 19, 2005 - Jan. 3, 2006
Winter Break Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

December 21, 2005
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Wednesday

December 21, 2005
Winter Solstice / Yule
Learn more
Annual. Occurs within two days of 12/21 each year.

December 21, 2005
One-Act Play: Deadline to request set additions and to submit plays not on Approved List for consideration as contest entries.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 22, 2005
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Thursday

December 22, 2005
Dec. 22 - Jan. 27
King and Clapper Rails hunting season, Falconry
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 22, 2005
Dec. 22 - Jan. 27
Moorhens (Common Gallinules) and Purple Gallinules hunting season, Falconry
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 22, 2005
Dec. 22 - Jan. 27
Sora and Virginia Rails hunting season, Falconry
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 22, 2005
Eggnog Thursdays continues
* Confirmed.

December 22, 2005
Festival of the god Sul and the goddess Sullis
Annual. Same date each year (winter solstice).

December 22, 2005
Winter begins
Annual. Same date each year.

December 24, 2005
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Saturday

December 24, 2005
Texas state holiday
For state employees, this is also a holiday associated with Christmas.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 24, 2005
Dec. 24 - 26
Athletics: No school sports.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
No school facilities personnel or equipment shall be used for athletic purposes for five consecutive days to include December 24-26.

December 24, 2005
Dec. 24 - Jan 20
Celtic Tree Month of Birch begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

December 25, 2005
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Sunday

December 25, 2005
Christmas Day
Widely observed in all countries by Christians
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Federal legal public holiday. If the 25th is Saturday, the Federal Holiday is Friday before. If the 25th is Sunday, the Federal Holiday is the Monday after. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 25, 2005
Hanukkah (eight days)
214 368-2731 , fax 214 368-2779
e-mail: dallas@ajcongress.org
Web site: www.ajcongress.org/reg_indx.htm
Feast of Lights, victory of the Maccabees and rededication of the Temple.
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.

December 26, 2005
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Monday

December 26, 2005
Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
Kwanzaa (seven days)
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Seven day event begins on the same date each year (12/26).

December 26, 2005
Texas state holiday
For state employees, this is also a holiday associated with Christmas.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2005
Dec. 26 - Jan. 15
Dove hunting season: south zone
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 26, 2005
Dec. 26 - Jan. 4
Dove: Central Zone, regular
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 26, 2005
Dec. 26 - Jan. 11
Dove: regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 26, 2005
Boxing Day
Great Britain and Northern Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2005
St. Stephen's Day
Austria, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and Switzerland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 28, 2005
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Wednesday

December 28, 2005
National Day in Nepal
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
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Saturday

December 31, 2005
New Year's Eve
Celebrated throughout the world
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
All divisions TBA
Duck hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 31, 2005
All divisions TBA
Goose hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 31, 2005
All divisions TBA
Sandhill Crane hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 31, 2005
7 p.m.
New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Contact:
Crocket Street Entertainment District, outdoors and at all clubs, downtown Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-1881 or 409 833-3090
Web: www.crockettstreet.com
Event features a one-price admission to all clubs and a midnight fireworks show.

December 31, 2005
Date TBA
Las Posadas
Contact: Santiaga Flores
Downtown, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017 or 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 31, 2005
Hogmanay Day
Scotland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
New Years Celebration
Contact: Myra Martin
Harvest Time Bible Church, 4430 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-5787

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Old Fashioned Christmas
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536

December 31, 2005
Omisoka (Grand Last Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Orange Christmas Parade
Contact: Darrin Smith or Robert Stacey of the Jaycees
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536, 409 746-3878 or 409 883-0605
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Annual

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Service League - Toy Coffee
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536