While visions of sugarplums danced...

It's been a long time coming (because retailers have been decorated for what seems like months) but the holidays really are right around the corner. Now, more than ever, its the greatest time of year to enjoy every performance from street musicians to ballerinas around the city. So, grab your roasted chestnuts and find some of the most festive places to be around Boston:

• Nov. 26, 10am-4pm: 1 Maryland St., Savin Hill: Savin Hill Christmas Market 
• Nov. 27, 3pm: TD Garden: Trans-Siberian Orchestra*
• Nov. 30, 7pm-10pm: Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake: Rattlin' Around the Christmas Tree
• Dec. 2, 7pm: The Footlight Club: A Carol Christmas
• Dec. 2, 9pm: Marriot Copley Place: The 25th Annual SnowBall*

• Dec. 3, 10am-4pm: Hill House: Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale
• Dec. 3, 11am-5pm: First Church, Jamaica Plain: Holiday Fair 
• Dec. 3, 1pm: Fanieul Hall Marketplace: 12 Bars of Christmas*
• Dec. 3-18: Wheelock Family Theater: Urban Nutcracker*
• Nov. 25-Dec. 31: Boston Opera House: Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker*

Boldness denotes family-friendly activity.
Star/ * denotes COMSOpolitique recommendation.

We wish you a merry Christmas!

For more holiday ideas, visit Boston.com