qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq=====Christmas 2011=====
Dave and Leslie are celebrating Christmas at home this year in grand style.  Here are some of the things we might include in our holiday merrymaking:

  * **//[[http://alliancetheatre.org/Our-Plays/Now-Playing/a-christmas-carol-fy12.aspx|A Christmas Carol]]// at Alliance Theatre**: Performances December 23 at 7:30 PM and December 24 at 2:30 PM.  $35 and $42/pp.
  * **[[http://www.callawaygardens.com/gardens/events/winter-fantasy-in-lights.aspx|Fantasy In Lights]] at Callaway Gardens**: Package includes one day's admission to Callaway Gardens and driving or trolley tour.  $22/pp in advance.
  * **[[http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/events-classes/garden-lights-holiday-nights|Garden Lights, Holiday Nights]] at Atlanta Botanical Gardens**: Evening displays at the garden include almost a million lights, holiday music and special plants.  Closed Christmas Eve, open Christmas Day.  $18.95/pp.
  * **[[http://www.stregisatlanta.com/Astor-Holiday-Ice-Rink|Ice skating at the St. Regis Hotel]]**: Package includes skate rental, an hour on the rink, and valet parking.  Open on Christmas depending on demand; make reservations at (404) 563.7797.  $30/pp.
  * **[[http://www.lakelanierislands.com/mnol.php|Magical Nights of Lights]] at Lake Lanier Islands**: Admission includes driving tour, marshmallow roast and holiday village.  $40 per car Monday to Thursday; $60 Friday to Sunday.
  * **//[[http://www.puppet.org/perform/rudolph.shtml|Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]// at Center for Puppetry Arts**:  Ticket includes admission to museum and puppet workshop.  Performances at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Saturdays.  Closed Christmas Day and Mondays.  $16.50/pp.