After Thanksgiving, the holiday spirit sweeps in with all the excitement of a local weatherman hyping the arrival of an arctic cold front. Whether you want to stay in town or celebrate far from home, we’ve collected some of the best ways to celebrate the season.AmarilloAmarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual Christmas in the Gardens features three hundred thousand lights strung throughout the complex from November 30 through December 22. The merrymaking—accompanied by carolers, hot chocolate, and Santa himself—run from 6 to 8:30 p.m Thursdays through Sundays. Admission is $5 per person, but children age five and under get in free. AustinMusic and art figure prominently in Austin’s Christmas traditions. Visit the Blue Genie Art Bazaar and view the work of more than two hundred artists, or the Armadillo Christmas…The post These Holiday Celebrations Across Texas Will Get You in the Spirit appeared first on Texas Monthly.