{"id":13455,"date":"2011-12-02T09:41:14","date_gmt":"2011-12-02T09:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/?p=13455"},"modified":"2021-07-27T14:29:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T13:29:01","slug":"celebrating-christmas-in-new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/celebrating-christmas-in-new-orleans.htm","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Christmas in New Orleans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>No matter where you live, no matter what nation you belong to, Christmas is one annual holiday that is celebrated with magnificent zeal and zest all around the world. Every place on the glob adds in its own flavor to this jubilant time of year and every corner is seen decorated with brilliantly dressed, shimmering Christmas trees. If you\u2019re booking flights to America this Christmas then you should probably not miss out on a city which although glows with colors and festivities all year round but above all offers a Christmas celebration definitely worth experiencing, at least once in a lifetime. Those who have already planned to book <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/flights\/usa\/new-orleans.htm\">Cheap flights to New Orleans<\/a><\/strong> in America well before time for the upcoming Christmas frenzy know what magnificence they\u2019re about the experience. The city kicks in its preparation for the big \u201cJingle Bells \u201cevent as soon as Thanksgiving\u2019s hype fades out, or even before that. The journey from thereafter, leads those in New Orleans into an aura of sheer excitement and jubilance.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at some of the biggest customary highlights of how Christmas is celebrated in New Orleans.You can Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/flights\/usa\/new-orleans.htm\">Flights to new orleans from uk<\/a> with Travelhouseuk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jingle bells all the way to January, at the \u2018Celebration in the Oaks\u2019:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Orleans is one city with tremendous ideas for celebrating the greatest event of the year, Christmas, but there is one which takes precedent over all others when it comes to stunning adornments. This is the ravishing celebration in the Oaks at the famous City Park. The park lushes with centuries old oak trees lined with dazzling lights to create an ambience as if the stars had come down to the earth. With splashing colors of fountain rays and acres of head-to-toe ornamented area would make you feel as if you\u2019re at a wonderland. There are a number of tours offered at the park especially during this part of the year which let to have a full fledged treat for sight and mind. Don\u2019t miss the miniature train tour, the antique timber carousel and the highly entertaining, the kids favorite gallery of children\u2019s tree collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Srumptious Reveillon Dinners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cReveillon\u201d is a century-old European tradition, originally belonging to the Catholic Creoles, that latter influenced the Americans. In older days, as a customary ritual, the Catholics would fast for a daylong period to break it with lavish dinners and parties serving royally delicious eateries and cuisines. Elaborate meals such as the chicken, fish, oyster, sweet pies, sweet\/baked potatoes, extravagant desserts and expensive drinks and brandies are an essential part of this celebration that carries along the entire Christmas season.<\/p>\n<p>Today, this traditional event brilliantly continues its legacy at the city of New Orleans. The celebration begins on the New Year\u2019s Eve and stretches into lean hours of night, at times till the sunshine smiles again. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a catholic or not, the Reveillon dinner is very commonly celebrated among all sects in New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Fiesta at along the stunning Canal Street<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>This Christmas, be a guest at the \u2018Canal Street-Home for the holidays\u2019 celebrations. This event is especially designed for families and children. Beginning from early December, you would see the canal street, one of the longest storied streets in New Orleans, sparkling with lights as various events and lighting arts showcase marvelous sights. Another highly entertaining and unique event is the Reindeer Run &amp; Romp event which contests a \u00bd mile run to and from the canal street.<\/p>\n<p>This year, experience Christmas in a uniquely entertaining way at the city of New Orleans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter where you live, no matter what nation you belong to, Christmas is one annual holiday that is celebrated with magnificent zeal and zest all around the world. 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