And the Most Festive City in Texas Is…

If you’re feeling like a Scrooge this Christmas and need your spirits lifted, pay a visit to the most festive city in Texas. 

While the holidays can be stressful, I love this time of year. It’s rare that I’m not in the Christmas spirit. 

Sure, Christmas is rough on the bank account (especially if you have kids), but it’s so worth it to see the joy on my kids' faces when they open presents. In fact, I can honestly say that I enjoy giving gifts more than receiving them.

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But there’s so much more to Christmas than exchanging gifts – and I’m here for it all. 

From going to special church services to viewing Christmas decorations, watching Christmas movies, going to Christmas parades, and of course, listening to Christmas music, there’s so much to love about the season. 

Every city I’ve ever lived in was festive this time of year, but one city I used to call home is the most festive in the Lone Star State and is among the most festive in the entire country, according to a report by Utilities Now. 

Arlington Named the Most Festive City in Texas 

With two major Christmas light shows, festivals, markets, or parades, researchers ranked Arlington the 3rd most festive city in the United States. Also, the residents of Arlington search the most for Christmas lights and local light displays per capita.