Holidays
A Menorah placed by Beit Messiah of Georgetown, TX is pictured at Founder’s Park on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The congregation’s Lights of Hanukkah will hold events here on December 20th and December 21st beginning at 6p.m. each night. Seasonal lights are abundant in Downtown Georgetown this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Georgetown Holiday Lights
Out and About: Shop small for the holidays
Of the Faith: Nativity Open House features unique international scenes
Dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, 3-year-old Zychia Jones watches the Christmas Stroll parade.
A smooth Christmas Stroll
Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
All wreathed up and ready to shine
Breck Madson had a good spot to watch the parade on Austin Avenue during the annual Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Temperatures remained in the 40s, with occasional rain. (Sun Archive)
Have a sweet time at the Christmas Stroll
Keeping healthy for the holiday season
Church member Nancy Bottinger enjoys spending time with her almost 7-month-old granddaughter Alice Wasson while they attended the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Photos: Come Home for Christmas Celebration
Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Winter event guide: Holiday fun is around the corner
From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.