A Time for Celebration - Holidays in Sedona Sedona, Arizona It is that time of year again: The Holiday season. This is a time to be thankful for all one has and a time to reconnect with family and loved ones. This Holiday season, why not celebrate in Arizona’s Red Rock country, Sedona? Imagine majestic Red Rocks with caps of white snow set against a deep blue Sedona sky… Also, there are so many fun events that happen during the Holiday season in Sedona that this is a trip that can please the entire family. Ready to celebrate? Good! There are so many activities in and around Sedona that are not only fun for the family, but are also sure to put everybody in the Holiday spirit. For example, the Verde Canyon Railroad that winds its way along the Verde River. During the Holiday season this railroad offers the Santa Claus Express. Bring the kids to meet Santa, eat some goodies and sing songs. There are also Jeep Tours. These tours are popular for good reason. They take one back into the Red Rock country and to places one can’t reach by foot. There are so many to choose from too; wild, mild, sunset, wine country and more. Feeling adventurous? How about a Hot Air Balloon ride? Bundle up the family and soar high above Sedona’s natural beauty. Upon landing enjoy a Continental breakfast complete with a champagne toast. Remember, there are also a lot of Holiday events that one can attend. The Red Rock Fantasy (November 17th-December 31st) at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa has been a Northern Arizona tradition for over twenty years. Sip hot chocolate and stroll through a Holiday wonderland of over one million lights. At Tlaquepaque there are a couple of fantastic events. The Festival of the Trees (November 25th-December 3rd) has forty trees decorated by local artists on display. One can even bid on their favorites and take one home! Another event at Tlaquepaque is the Festival of Lights (December 10th), featuring 6,000 luminaria, Holiday lights and live music by The River of Life Choir. One other event not to miss is the annual tree lighting ceremony in Uptown Sedona. Santa makes a visit, there is music and Holiday treats. There is also great skiing and snowboarding just 45 minutes from Sedona in Flagstaff. Spend a day on the slopes and then come back to Sedona for an evening of fun. Need more? Sedona has it! It is home to many unique art galleries, shops and restaurants. Plus there are world-class spas, golf, hiking and mountain biking. So this year celebrate the Holidays with a trip to Sedona. And see for yourself why Good Morning America recently named Sedona one of America’s ten most beautiful places.   Article and photo submitted by: Arizona Tourism Center