events aglow 2021-2022 TAOS HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
Events at Taos Pueblo will be closed to the public for 2021 due to the pandemic, this includes the traditional dances held on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Visit taospueblo.com for updated information.
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Taos received a genuine white Christmas in 2019 as snow blanketed the valley and mountains, providing a blessing for those doing the Matachines Dances at Taos Pueblo on Christmas Day.
From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, the Historic District of Taos and surrounds celebrate New Mexican festivities happening throughout the holiday season. With the falling of snow on candlelit farolitos that line the streets in front of old adobe shops and homes, one is transported to another time and place. Yuletide is the entire holiday season and includes all the unique traditions of the holiday season here in the mountains of Northern New Mexico.
Angel Tree Project Now through Dec. 18 The 25th year helping children impacted by domestic and sexual violence, Community Against Violence (CAV) accepts donations of gift cards (or monetary donations CAV uses to buy gift cards), dropped off by Friday, Dec. 18, for families with children being worked with throughout the year. Suggestions for ages 0-7 years: $30; ages 8-12: $40; ages 13 and older: $50. Great local gift card sources are restaurants and fast food outlets; Ace Hardward; Big 5; O’Reilly’s; Randall’s; Twirl; Walgreens; and Walmart. Dropp off or mail to CAV, 945 Salazar Road, Taos; or donate online at taoscav.org. For information, call Loretta Romo at 575-758-8082 or email lorettar@taoscav.org.
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Online Store Now thorough Dec. 17 Featuring artwork and many festive holiday souvenirs and merchandise. New 20 percent double-discount to all members. Orders must be placed by Thursday, Dec. 17, to be received by Dec. 25. Free contactless pick up with code LOCAL at checkout. Visit taosartmuseum.org/museum-store.html. Located at 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Call 575-758-2690.
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The pre-pandemic town of Taos-sponsored Tree Lighting Ceremony featured singing, dancing and a whole lot more.
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