Cue Julie Andrews...

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings.

These are a few of my favorite things"

Austin is such a special and magical place during the holidays. Christmas lights, decorations, the reds, the greens, the seasonal foods, loved ones, and holiday cheer to make your spirits bright. These are the intricate details that make the holidays in Austin memorable. Like Maria von Trapp, we too have our favorite things that make this time of year so beautiful and full of joy.

Christmas cookies

There may be fewer cookie exchanges this year, but baking and buying cookies is still a favorite holiday tradition. Tiff's Treats and Crumbl Cookies have all the traditional offerings: gingerbread, mint chocolate chip, and snickerdoodles are only a few of the options that are sure to be Santa-approved.

Holiday spirits

Twin Liquors has everything you need for egg nog, holiday sangria, mulled red wine, and christmapolitans to complement rockin' around the Christmas tree.

Christmas florals

Don't get us started on our obsession with all the greenery! Garlands, wreaths, Christmas trees, mini trees, and red flowers. Freytag's has you covered with holiday cheer in the form of Christmas scented bouquets and poinsettias.

All the decorations

Jingle all the way to our beautifully decorated hotels. This year, you can enjoy Christmas tea at the Driskill, movies on the lawn at Hotel Ella, Christmas cocktails and decor at the W, and a 100% chance of snow at the Omni Barton Creek.

Winter wonderland coffees

Cozy up with peppermint mochas, gingerbread lattes, winter blends, and hot chocolate with the little marshmallows from Briggo (now Costa Coffee) and Boomtown Brew.