A Lazy Gourmet's Austin Christmas

Eight dining options to save you from cooking

"...having family and friends over for dinner to celebrate Christmas can be a joy, but for those of us..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

I'll Be Home for Christmas

"...Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam Lavorgna, Sean O'Bryan, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon, Andrew Lauer and Alexandria Mitchell. Beware of seasonal..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Holiday Viewing: A Christmas Carol

In this season of giving, who is the best Scrooge?

"...Christmas is about … Humbug! The season of giving …..."

Dec. 24, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Christmas With the Kranks

Holiday pap and circumstance.

"...film season has commenced its congealment. God save us, every one. (Thank goodness for American Movie Classics, then, which..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...sure, it's all about "the reason for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether it's Christmas or Kwanzaa or..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Holiday Viewing: TV Christmas Episodes

Celebrate the season in Sunnydale, the Oval Office, and more

"...The best Christmas episodes take the basic DNA of a TV show..."

Dec. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Crazed for Christmas

Grammy nominations, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and eight days of Christmas

"...its holiday spirit. Like department stores that begin playing Christmas jingles on December 1, we've already blown our festive..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Christmas Dining in Austin

Here are your last minute dining recommendations, slackers

"...only got this weekend left to nail down your Christmas dining plans and spots are filling up fast. Fear..."

Dec. 23, 2017 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas Ball

Back to the land for the holidays

"...Sunday evening, Michael Martin Murphey brings his Cowboy Christmas show to..."

Dec. 12, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

I'll Be Home for Christmas

"...another offers the world a toast and a Merry Christmas. It's a strange and touchy time, and for those..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Customs of Christmas

Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood and food writers Pableaux Johnson, Mick Vann, Wes Marshall, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry, and Barbara Chisholm share their Christmas memories.

"...Waffles, the Cookies, Then Santa Claus Though my mother never prepared a Christmas dinner on her own until after..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Gay Place: Christmas Bacon

Christmas bacon is on the menu at the ND again

"...BedPost Confessions Guest emcee Nikki DaVaughn hosts the BPers first-ever deaf performer Paul Shreeman, ASL interpreter and ukulele queen..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Tired of the Same Old Christmas Movies? Try These Instead.

7 unconventional picks to scratch your holiday itch

"...There’s no shortage of Christmas horror movies to choose from, but there’s only one..."

Dec. 22, 2020 Screens Post

Something Sassy for Christmas

Avant Glam Cabaret says Hello Holiday!

"...in their prance with their Valentine spectacular. And the Christmas spirit has become embodied in the shimmying frames of..."

Dec. 23, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Carjacked for Christmas

Ruby Jane and her mother are carjacked, plus other holiday tales of need

"...Smith's anger and frustration at the past week's events were evident when we spoke on the phone this..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Record Reviews: Christmas

"...Funky Christmas (Polydor)..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Music Review

Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol

This slick and polished musical adaptation of the Dickens classic serves up holiday cheer in abundance

"...We all know the story of A Christmas Carol – or we should, anyway. Let's not waste..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Luv Doc Recommends: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austin Convention Center, Friday, December 21, 2007

"...If you're unable to spend Christmas in Vegas, try not to be pissy about it...."

Dec. 21, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Where to See Christmas Classics on the Big Screen in Austin

Here’s your cure for cabin fever and forced family bonding

"...Christmas may be about friends and family, but after a..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Have Yourself an Animated Christmas

"...Jessica Rabbit: “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Holiday Viewing: Christmas in Connecticut

It's a wonderful lie

"...Christmas movies usually come wrapped in a message: appreciate the..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dear Glutton: Where to Escape Christmas

Hide out for the holidays

"...place in Austin to pretend that it isn't almost Christmas? No music, no decorations, just a peaceful seasonless oasis..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Food Column by Emily Beyda

A Very Krampus Christmas

Seasonal scares at the House of Torment

"...'Twas the week before Christmas, And all through the House of Torment, Not a..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Palmer Events Center, Thursday, December 23, 2010

"...to kick-start an economic recovery by sitting home singing Christmas carols, drinking eggnog, and stringing together popcorn garlands. That's..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Dale Watson's Annual Christmas Show & Dance

Continental Club, Friday, December 25, 2009

"...Ideally by now the manic materialist melee of the Christmas shopping season is behind you. There may be a..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

I'm Dreaming of a No Cook Christmas

When you’re more interested in snacking than cheffing

"...café, and patisserie offers a modern take on the Christmas favorite with coconut dacquoise, passionfruit mousse, coconut mousse, brandied..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

12 Days of Christmas Desserts

Dessert magic from Janina O'Leary

"...12 new desserts that could melt the heart of even the meanest scrooge...."

Dec. 10, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austin Music Hall, Friday, December 22, 2006

"...of fundamental abdominal musculature we all possess, albeit under several inches of luxurious adipose insulation. Kudos to A&F for..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg’s magical tale of the Christmas Eve re-education of a Santa-doubting adolescent gets the motion-capture treatment.

"...Charles Fleischer. Chris Van Allsburg’s magical tale of the Christmas Eve re-education of a Santa-doubting adolescent teetering on the..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black Nativity

Kasi Lemmons’ adaptation of this Langston Hughes work is a muddled church-time reverie.

"...Christmas Eve is a time for redemption according to the..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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