12 Dates of Christmas

We are so sorry we have been off the grid for the past couple of weeks. With Sterling finishing up seminary for the semester and getting ready for the holidays, posting has been a little difficult.

But we are back, with a post I think you will really enjoy. Why? Because it’s about the most wonderful time of the year—Christmas. We will be taking a little twist on the song, “12 Days of Christmas,” and feature:

Dallas for Two's 12 Dates of Christmas

So we may be really excited about this, possibly because we have been discussing this post for a while. Now we get to share our fun, holiday date ideas with you! 

1. Lone Star Christmas at the Gaylord Texan- This might be Sterling and my favorite part about Christmas. We love going to the Gaylord and looking at the fun decorations and visiting ICE! We have been going since we were a young couple in college. This year the theme is Frosty, so we will be there. {Bonus tip: if you go before peak season, before November 26, excluding November 22, you can get 50% off your tickets. That is where you will find these newlyweds! Just use GAYLORD as the promo code.} Pictures below are from our previous trips to ICE!
   
   
   
   
2. Ice skating- So what is more seasonal than ice skating?! How many times have you dreamed of skating on the ice at Rockefeller Center? Well DFW may not be NYC, but you can enjoy a night skating with your special someone at either the Galleria in Dallas or at an outdoor rink at the Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth. 
3. Holiday Cookie Exchange at Sur La Table- One of our other favorite things about the holidays is the food! Oh my goodness, my sweet tooth can’t control itself. This class is sure to make your dentist cringe but provide some fun for you and your date. During the class you will make a variety of cookies and then swap them amongst the group, so you leave with a bunch of Christmas cookies! Sounds like our kind of class. 
4. 12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum- When we went to the Dallas Arboretum to look at the pumpkins, we saw them setting up for the 12 Days of Christmas. Of course, I started jumping up and down and telling Sterling we had to go back. As you walk through the Arboretum, you will get to take a journey through the 12 Days of Christmas. You will have to look at the website to fully understand my excitement.
5. Christmas Night In- After going on all these Christmas dates, you just need a night in. We suggest cozying up by the fire, eating s’mores, ordering your favorite food, and watching your favorite Christmas movie. These are some of Sterling and my favorite nights together, especially during the busy holidays. 
6. Christmas Shows and Concerts- During this time of year, you can see a different show or concert almost every night. Some of our favorites are coming to the area this year. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be hitting the American Airlines Center {Carol of the Bells, anyone?!} on December 21st. You can also go see A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker. 
7. Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway – We love looking at lights from the comfort of our car, and this is a great place to do it. Get some cider or hot chocolate to sip on as you look at the beautiful lights. 
8. Fort Worth Parade of Lights- Downtown Fort Worth is so much fun and beautiful at this time of year. On November 28, it will be lit up for its 32nd Parade of Lights. You will find us cozied up and drinking cider or hot chocolate {this is a main food group for us at this time of year}. 
9. Christmas Movie at The Palace Arts Center- Have you ever wanted to watch a classic Christmas movie at a movie theater? Check out some Christmas movie classics playing at The Palace Arts Center in Grapevine throughout December. 
10. Gift of Christmas at Prestonwood Baptist Church- Jesus is the reason for the season, and Sterling and I love watching this show. Not only does it wow you with the amazing nativity, but it is the perfect way to bring in the holiday season. 
11. Chocolate Making Class at Dr. Sue's Chocolate- Sterling and I were walking in downtown Grapevine one Saturday and found ourselves in this adorable shop. Dr. Sue's Chocolate has delicious chocolate, and I think we tried every sample. Imagine our faces when we found out there were chocolate making classes. All I could think was how this would be a perfect date night, and how you could serve your holiday guests your yummy homemade chocolate. 
12. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags over Texas- Many of us DFWers go to Six Flags during the summer months, when we feel like we might fall over from heat stroke. But, with Holiday in the Park, guests can enjoy the park all lit up for Christmas and without the crazy summer heat of Texas. 

Christmas is a such a special time of year to Sterling and I {we got engaged on December 22}. We love celebrating our Savior's birth and creating memories. What special dates do you have planned for this wonderful season?