A Timeless Christmas happens in Johnson City at the LBJ boyhood home and in the Johnson settlement, Dec. 19. The Johnson family will be at the annual Christmas tree lighting at the LBJ Ranch offering special tours, Dec. 20.
830/868-7128.

Artists by the Lake presented by Texas Provincial Furniture and Haydn Larson Studio offers unique gifts and unusual entertainment off FM306 west of New Braunfels, 10am-5pm, Dec. 19. 800/SUNFACE.

Early Bird Special at Sunset Canyon Pottery offers great savings between 6am and 10am if you come in your robe, pajamas, or other sleep attire, Dec. 19. 894-0938.

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Crystal Christmas in Elgin offers an elegant lighted display with more than 25 scenes and a
60-foot drive-through tunnel of lights in Memorial Park at the intersection of TX95 and Main Street nightly through Jan. 3. 512/285-4515 or http://www.elgintx.com.

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This article appears in December 18 • 1998 and December 18 • 1998 (Cover).

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Gerald E. McLeod joined the Chronicle staff in November 1980 as a graphic designer. In April 1991 he began writing the “Day Trips” column. Besides the weekly travel column, he contributed “101 Swimming Holes,” “Guide to Central Texas Barbecue,” and “Guide to the Texas Hill Country.” His first 200 columns have been published in Day Trips Vol. I and Day Trips Vol. II.