Enjoy the JOY it's time to start celebrating the holidays and extra time off with family and friends. Right now everything is as it should be as we officially enter Winter this weekend. There is snow on the slopes and sun on the sand.  We are so lucky! 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS & WINTER WONDERLANDS: plenty to do and eye candy too.

• Friday evening head to the Music Center Plaza for a Holiday Sing-Along. 
• Head to Redondo Beach and celebrate the Festival of Lights with a special Menorah Lighting on Sunday.
• The 106th Annual Newport Christmas Boat Parade is afloat now through Sunday.  You can view the decorations until the end of the month.
• Ice Station Valencia hosts its annual Snow Day on Sunday.
• Head to Disney Hall for The Klezmetics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah on Monday.
• On Wednesday head to the Music Center for the free LA County Holiday Celebration.
• Ice skate on a pop-up-pond near you.  Chances are the local mall has one.  OUR FAVORITE is still at Pershing Square in Downtown L.A.
• Holiday lights are back in Griffith Park at LA Zoo Lights now through Jan. 4th. 
• Take a Venice Canals Holiday Lights Tour now through January 4th.
• A winter wonderland on the beach? Yes play in the snow and other winter activities at the Venice Winter Wonderland on the boardwalk. On weekends now through January 4th.

You'll find the rest of our weekly picks at EyeSpyLA.com and even more places to go on the Eye Spy LA Calendar - updated daily.

PLAN AHEAD: If you are entertaining visitors during the holiday season or just want to enjoy your extra time off check out our Places to Go Anytime page and our Weekend Getaways page.  You'll also find all the fun fall events coming up through New Year's Eve on the December Calendar or visit our annual HOLIDAY GUIDE for holiday themed events and activities through the end of the year.

SAVE $$$: Visit the Eye Spy LA DISCOUNT page for special discounts on local events and activities.

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!

Eyestrology: Happy Birthday Sagittarius by Cici Psy-Chic

For the month of 11/22/14-12/23/14

Celebrity December Sagittarians: Sarah Silverman (12/1), Britney Spears (12/2), Ozzy Osbourne (12/3), Jeff Bridges (12/4), Frankie Muniz (12/5), Judd Apatow (12/6), Aaron Carter (12/7), Nicki Minaj (12/8), Kirk Douglas (12/9), Raven Symone (12/10), Mo'Nique (12/11), Bob Barker (12/12), Taylor Swift (12/13), Patty Duke (12/14), Tim Conway (12/15), Benjamin Bratt (12/16), Pope Francis (12/17), Brad Pitt (12/18), Alyssa Milano (12/19), Jonah Hill (12/20), Samuel L. Jackson (12/21), Jordin Sparks (12/22), Eddie Vedder (12/23)

This holiday will rejuvenate most signs and see them filled with renewed confidence and joy. There will be sense of connection establishing relationships and rekindling old ones long past. Expect more casual parties in homes rather than elaborate nights out on the town. Earth and Water signs will be happiest hosting while Fire and Air will revel in being the guests. Communication is good so don't be shy among strangers and be open to small-talk by being curious or taking an interest in something new. Use this communal energy to create harmony.

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