Christmas Santa Fe New Mexico

If you can t spend the holidays with us we ll share it with you through these magical photos of a santa fe christmas.
Christmas santa fe new mexico. The word that best describes santa fe at christmas is magical. The tradition began in the city s san antonio neighborhood acequia madre near paseo de peralta in the early 1970s. But the time to plan is now. Jul 13 2016 santa fe new mexico is a beautiful place to be during the christmas season.
The historic city of santa fe may be one of the most popular christmas destinations in new mexico so book your vacation rental in advance if you plan to stay there. The santa fe botanical garden hosts glow a popular light festival which includes live music and a nightly laser show in addition to the typical holiday lights. See more ideas about santa fe new mexico mexico. Pin your favorite holiday photos of the city different.
Traditionally las posadas is a novena a nine night celebration but in santa fe it s celebrated on a sunday evening. The annual christmas eve trek up gallery filled canyon road in santa fe is lined with both luminarias and bonfires. Santa fe is a popular southwest destination and rightly so check out the thanksgiving christmas and new year s. Las posadas is an important christmas event here.
The official start to this festival of lights is the annual christmas tree lighting in the historic santa fe plaza. Welcome to susan s christmas shop. In addition to the traditional and modern themed ornaments by well known makers from around the globe rick and janice have been working for years with as many as 45 local artists who create unique decorations just for the shop please stop by when you are visiting santa fe. Claus all in the legendary magic of the palace of the governors.
I offer a unique selection of handmade christmas ornaments nativities cards books east german wooden figures german pewter and unexpected items like wool challis shawls from russia. Thanksgiving christmas or new year s travel based in santa fe new mexico creates a one of a kind historic southwestern holiday experience that singles to families will remember for a lifetime. However the christmas celebrations in santa fe are also deeply rooted in faith history and culture. I m susan weber and i have had my shop in santa fe for almost forty years.
Keeping christmas in santa fe since 1977. December santa fe s beloved christmas at the palace brings the community together for and evening of hot cider cookies live music a chance to operate an antique printing press and the visit of mr. In santa fe cider is served carols are sung and groups walk to the nearby cross of the martyrs. It s the reenactment of joseph and mary s search for a room in bethlehem.
Santa fe in spanish means holy faith and so it is fitting that santa fe new mexico is a true christmas destination.