christmas tree

As we come to the close of another year and prepare to celebrate the last Christmas for 2012, there is so much that I am grateful for this year. First of all this will be the first Christmas in 16 years that  I will actually be celebrating Christmas here in Lake Charles. I have to admit, I am a little torn, but  I will get ready to enjoy and have a great time.

It’s time to light up the lakefront in Lake Charles, and it all happens Saturday, Dec. 3. The City of Lake Charles will hold its annual Christmas parade and lighting up of the lakefront. They plan on having a street parade, lighting up the front of the Civic center, holding a boat parade that night and finishing off the night with a fireworks show. Here are all the details on the event:

Technology has given us wonderful things, like the fake Christmas tree. And yes, while the plastic tree is convenient as heck – let’s face it – it’s just not the same as having a REAL tree. And there’s no tree like one freshly cut straight out of the ground at a Christmas tree farm. As the holiday approaches, here’s our list of top local Christmas tree farms where you can do-it-yourself. You might have to drive for some of them, but it’s an experience unlike any other.