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Would you like to know some of the best places to go for the holidays?  Even if you live in Sacramento you may have missed some of these places.  These are my top choices for the best holiday places in and around Sacramento. Do you have a favorite place you would like to share? 

Each year the Holiday Home Tour in the Fabulous 40's welcomes thousands of holiday guests the first weekend in December.

This year is no exception. December 5-7, 2008 Holiday Home Tour  begins with the Fabulous 40's neighborhood homes elegantly decorated by top designers and florists.

Five exquisite homes will be featured and the tour begins on 46^th Street between J and M Streets and winds its way through East Sacramento ending on 41^st Street between J & M.

Tickets are $20 when ordered online by email to tickets@shpsholidayhometour.com and $30 the day of the tour.

This Fabulous 40's Holiday Tour is a fundraiser each year for Sacred Heart Parish School and is organized by the Parents. This year's 5 holiday homes feature Craftsman Bungalow, Comfortable Contemporary, European Revival, Georgian Colonial and Spanish Eclectic architecture.

You don't want to miss this yearly event so make sure you get your tickets now. Times and dates for the Holiday Tour are as follows:

• Friday, December 5 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Saturday, December 6^th 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Sunday, December 7^th, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

The designers this year are

• La Maison Marche
• Arborgast Design Group
• The French Hen
• Freddric Bradford
• haus by David Randall
• Twiggs and Curtis Popp

This is one of Sacramento's finest real estate neighborhoods it is always such a thrill to show homes in the Fabulous Forties. Sprinkled with small shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, five parks and the ambiance of tranquility draw many to live here.

Click to view homes for sale in the Fabulous 40s neighborhood and let me know if this is where you would like to call home.

OLD SAC Holiday Schedule

Heritage Holidays in Old Sacramento a favorite for many will be starting the holiday season on November 26th with the tree lighting and finishing with the best New Year's Eve fireworks. If you need any information about the events be sure to call (916) 442-7644

• Tree Lighting Ceremony - November 26
• Train Time for Santa = November 28-30
• Polar Express at the CA State Railroad Museum December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21
• Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Steamer's - December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21
• Visions of Eden - Ornament Artist on site - December 6
• Lighted Boat Parade - December 6
• Discover California Annual Christmas Party - December 12
• New Year's Ever Fireworks Show - December 31

ICE SKATING DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO

Want to get that holiday feeling by ice skating? We may not have snow but you can still go and skate each year at Westfield Plaza in Downtown Sacramento.

Just head-on down to Westfield Downtown Plaza Ice Skating between 7^th and K Streets. They opened November 7^th and will remain open as weather permits until January 19, 2009. Costs $6 for 2 hours, $2 skate rental and for more information just call (916) 442-8575

• Sunday - Thursday Noon - 8:00 pm
• Friday - Saturday  10:00 - 10:00 pm

Special Holiday Times

• Thanksgiving Day, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Christmas Eve , 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Christmas Day CLOSED
• New Year's Eve, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• New Year's Day, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

IMAX is a great added feature for the holidays so head on over to The Esquire IMAX Theater in Downtown Sacramento at 1211 K Street. You can buy your tickets on-line or by phone (916) 443-IMAX

• The Polar Express - 3D  November 21, 2008
• Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa, December 15, 2008

This year if you want to hire someone to install your Christmas lights and holiday decorations, The Christmas Light Pros are ready for you. Just call 1-866-WE-HANG-4-U or (916) 317-0738. Whether you live in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Folsom, Davis, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove or Loomis these folks are ready to hang your decorations.

APPLE HILL is a MUST for the HOLIDAYS

And no holiday would be the same without a trip to Apple Hill off Highway 50 just east of Placerville for crafty Christmas decorations, delicious baked goods and loads of family fun as well as getting your Christmas tree. Don't forget to pick up the biggest and best apple pie while you are at Apple Hill. They are delicious!

If you would like to cut down your own tree be sure to check out all of the Christmas Tree Farms.

Apple Hill celebrates with an Old Fashioned Christmas from 8:30 am until sunset at #81 Santa's Acres. Click for a map or call (530) 644-7692 for more information.

The above map also shows the locations of the Christmas Tree Farms at Apple Hill.

If you have never been to Apple Hill this is a MUST.

Give a gift to a child

While you are having holiday fun and enjoying all the wonderful places to visit and shop during the holidays remember to pick up a special toy and drop it off at the Toys for Tots designations. Click to see all of the many drop off locations to donate a toy for Toys for Tots.

 Most local Fire Departments accept your donations. Don't wrap your gift. Just drop it off. How easy is that? Make a child's Christmas, a special time as it should be. These are tough economic times for everyone so your donation is especially appreciated this year. We can all manage at least one gift for a needy child.

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