A Guide to the Best Holiday Attracts In and Around The Colony, Texas
The holidays are a time of celebration and to enjoy making memories with the people you care about the most. It’s also a time of goodwill and cheer and sharing in that involves getting out and making your own memories in the community. For residents of The Colony, Texas and our beautiful Waterford Point community, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy and celebrate the season.
Whether you’re a new resident of The Colony, or you’ve enjoyed the community for years, there’s always something new to explore – especially around the holidays. That’s why we’ve taken the time to find a few of the best holiday traditions and attractions in and around The Colony, Texas.
As you set out to make your own traditions this year, here are four holiday attractions that are worthy of being added to your calendar this year.
A Rustic Holiday at The Tribute
It’s right around mid-December that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season really go into full swing. This is the time when social schedules are the fullest and to-do lists are the longest. While the non-stop pace is something that most of us have become accustomed to during the holidays, it’s nice to step back, let go of all the obligations and just enjoy the festive spirit of the season. This year, The Tribute in The Colony, Texas makes this easy with their Rustic Holiday at the Tribute celebration.
2018 is the first year that The Tribute is hosting its cozy, down-home holiday event. The event website says to wear your coziest plaid, so you know this is the type of holiday celebration where you can relax, unwind and enjoy a day or two of fun with family and friends.
The event is a two -day holiday extravaganza during the weekend of December 8-9, with events that include something for everyone. Daily activities include ice skating, trackless train rides, a classic carousel and a tree farm where you’ll find the tree that will make the perfect holiday centerpiece for your new home.
You can expect to hear great holiday music as local musicians take the stage. Plus, you can check out the local artistic talent as you visit huge wooden deer that have been built by a Tribute resident and then painted by a local artist. The deer are for observation only during the event but will be available for purchase through a silent auction with proceeds that benefit the local charities that are closest to the hearts of The Tribute residents.
Tamales for the Holidays
Turkey and stuffing? Eggnog and fruitcake? Food is the center of many holiday celebrations, but those in northern Texas have a delicious holiday tradition that the rest of the country is missing out on – tamales. Tamales have a long-standing tradition of being one of the most loved holiday foods for Hispanic families, but in recent years, the cultural tradition has caught on and spread throughout northern Texas. You don’t want to let this holiday season pass you by without visiting a local culinary artisan and enjoying the tradition yourself.
If you don’t mind taking the short drive to Dallas, you’ll find a gem of tamale perfection at Luna’s Tortillas. The restaurant reportedly sells 5,000 dozen tamales during the few days leading up to Christmas – for those of you who don’t want to get out your calculator, that’s 60,000 tamales in about three days. It’s obvious from these numbers that tamales are an official holiday staple of northern Texas and that Luna’s Tortillas is the place to go for the absolute best.
Christmas Show at Colony High School
Is there any better holiday tradition to have than one that fills you with the holiday spirit while also supporting the younger members of the community? If you want to be entertained and impressed at the same time, you need to add The Colony High School holiday presentation to your holiday itinerary.
Each year the production by local high school students earns the accolades of the community. This year’s presentation, titled Christmas Show at Colony High School, is sure to live up to its reputation. Worried that you won’t be able to fit it into your overly packed schedule? Don’t worry, there are 4 different show times between December 7-9, 2018, with the production taking place at the TCHS Performing Arts Center. This is one of the favorite events in The Colony, so tickets go quickly.
Christmas Piano Concert
There are few things more beautiful than the sound of a renowned pianist bringing the holidays to life in Christmas piano concert. For lovers of classics – both traditional and holiday-related – adding this concert featuring Ko Eun Jeoung, the Chancel Choir and guest musicians to your holiday calendar is a must.
The featured pianist, Ko Eun Jeoung, recently took second place in the prestigious Los Angeles Liszt International Competition. You can witness for yourself the musical talent that earned her that spot as she plays parts of her competition repertoire at this holiday concert. The Christmas Piano Concert will be held on December 16, 2018, at 3pm, located at First United Methodist Church.
While it’s fun to enjoy the holidays with the community, the most important holiday celebrations are the ones that happen in your own home, with the ones you love. At Taylor Morrison, we build homes you can make memories in. You can snuggle up and enjoy a warm beverage around the lakefront fire pit, decompress in the outdoor Zen garden or plan the festive celebrations that will happen in the comfort of your new Waterford Point home.
If you’re looking for a new home in Texas to celebrate the holidays for many years to come, check out our Waterford Point community, located in The Tribute in The Colony, Texas. We can’t wait to tell you more about one of our favorite communities.
Contact Taylor Morrison today to learn more.
