Houston merchants will kick off the holiday season Friday and Saturday with holiday open houses.
The event was announced late last week by the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce, which is coordinating the activities. This year’s theme is “Let Your Light Shine,” using candles and stars, which are available at Houston Dollar Shoppe for $1. The stars will be placed on the Houston Christmas tree Nov. 29.
Many businesses will sponsor open houses. Complete details will be included in next week’s Messenger.
Here’s a schedule of Christmas activities planned in Houston:
Business Lighting Contest – Deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 24. Judges will review entries based on theme, originality, lighting and work involved. Judging is Dec. 5.
Houston Ornaments – The annual Houston Christmas ornament will feature the Civil War-era Tweed House on Airport Road. They can be purchased at the chamber office and Forbes’ Pharmacy.
Taste of Christmas – The annual cooking contest has customers sampling goodies submitted by cooks on Nov. 29. FFA wagon rides and the tree lighting is at 5 p.m.
Military Names – The chamber is seeking names of those serving in the military. They will be read at the tree lighting.
Christmas Parade – Houston’s annual parade begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. A dog show is at noon.
Tour of Homes – Set for Dec. 6. Forbes’ Pharmacy will sponsor a Christmas movie, “Kung Fu Panda.” A Christmas bazaar is at the community building.
Christmas Movie – Set for Dec. 20.
A Christmas shopping spree is planned at participating merchants Nov. 17 through Dec. 15.