New orleans at christmas time

Have you ever considered spending Christmas in New Orleans? They have Reveillon dinners, thousands of Christmas lights, caroling in Jackson Square, and so much more.

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LARC's Noel Acadien au Village in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Things to do in New Orleans at Christmas time.

The best options for a special restaurant meal on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Snake and Jakes Christmas Club Lounge | More of a dive bar than a lounge, Snake and Jakes is an infamous local hangout. They're even open on their namesake holiday!

The holiday season in New Orleans is one of the best times to visit. From age-old traditions like Celebration in the Oaks driving tour to breathtaking light displays in hotel lobbies and personal residences, it is the time of year when many come together to celebrate not only Christmas but Hanukkah and other holiday celebrations.

The Big Easy is an obvious answer for a party getaway, but Christmas in New Orleans is equally awesome. Here are six reasons to spend the holidays there.