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FINAL DAYS! Come celebrate the season at Orlando's newest and most affordable holiday tradition during Light Up UCF, featuring the area's biggest free holiday light show, free outdoor Holiday Film Festival and Orlando's only outdoor ice skating rink. Located directly outside the UCF Arena, visitors can enjoy daily holiday events and entertainment through January 10th, 2010. More Details ››

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Glazed Cocktail Franks

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Fire Up Sleigh For Holiday Travel Hotspots

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Holiday Events Showcase

'Joy To The World'

Capture the spirit of the holidays as Bok Tower Gardens celebrates its 15th Annual Christmas at Pinewood. Themed Joy to the World, visitors will tour the 20-room, 1930s Pinewood Estate decked with elegant and elaborate decorations based on verses of the popular Christmas carol, holiday traditions around the world and the joy of the season. Full Story ››

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Recipes

Glazed Cocktail Franks

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Roasted Corn Guacamole

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Share Your Holiday Photos

Gift Buying

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Holiday Fun

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At Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Bash

Bok Tower Gardens is celebrating its 81st Anniversary this Friday through Sunday. Special events include a Moonlight Concert, "Crossing the Moat" and the Birds As Art photography exhibit opening. Event Details ››

Holiday Greetings

Happy Holidays Central Florida

Men and women of the armed forces offer up holiday greetings to Central Florida. Watch the video and read the list of participants. Watch Video ››

List Of Holiday Greeting Participants

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Gift Guide

Looking For Gifts?

Need help buying the right item for your friends and family? Check out the Gift Guide. Full Story ››

Area Mall Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours For Central Florida Malls

We are well into the holiday shopping season and stores and malls are adjusting their hours to accommodate shoppers. We have a list of local malls and their special holiday hours. Full Story ››