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  <title><![CDATA[How to Spend Your Winter Break Around Atlanta]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The fall semester has come to an end, and the Georgia Tech campus will close from Monday, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, and classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 8. From shopping excursions to dining experiences to sporting events and more, there are plenty of events around Atlanta to keep you busy over the break. &nbsp;</p>

<h3>Shop Till You Drop:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Whether you’ve got last-minute gifts to search for or you’re looking to find the perfect holiday décor, shop at these markets around the metro area. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.spruillarts.org/holiday-art-fair" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Dunwoody Holiday Art Fair</a> – Through Saturday, Dec. 23.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://christkindlmarket.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Atlanta Christkindl Market</a> – Through Sunday, Dec. 24.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://roswell-christkindlmarket.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Roswell Christkindl Market</a> – Through Sunday, Dec. 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/calendar/event/20231228/21611c96-06ce-4bb2-bf8d-c61f87f51d40/ponce-city-markets-kwanzaa-celebration" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kwanzaa Celebration With The Village Retail</a>, Ponce City Market – Thursday, Dec. 28. &nbsp;</p>

<h3>Eat, Drink, and Be Merry:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US">Get in the holiday spirit with these pop-up bar and restaurant experiences featuring themed menus and cocktails.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.westsidemotorlounge.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ATL Yule Holiday Bar</a> – Midtown&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rangerstationatl.com/apres-ski" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Aprés-Ski at Ranger Station</a> – Old Fourth Ward&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dadsatl.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Christmas at Dad’s</a> – Virginia Highland&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.hampandharrys.com/dinner" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">How the Grinch Stole Hamp &amp; Harry’s – Marietta</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://theblindpigparlourbar.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up</a> – Buckhead&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://bellyardhotel.com/dine/drawbar/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Tinsel Town Terrace at Drawbar</a> – West Midtown&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Cheer On the Yellow Jackets: &nbsp;</h3>

<p>The men's and women’s basketball teams will look to defend home court at McCamish Pavilion over the break, while the football team heads to Tampa, Florida, to play in its first bowl game since 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-baskbl/schedule/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Women’s Basketball vs. USC Upstate</a> – McCamish Pavilion – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/georgia-tech-fan-events-set-for-gasparilla-bowl/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Football vs. UCF</a> – 2023 Gasparilla Bowl – Raymond James Stadium – Friday, Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-baskbl/schedule/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Women’s Basketball vs. Virginia</a> – McCamish Pavilion – Thursday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-baskbl/schedule/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Men’s Basketball vs. Boston College</a> – McCamish Pavilion – Saturday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Catch a Show: &nbsp;</h3>

<p>Grab your tickets for holiday classics and exciting new experiences. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.atlanta-theater.com/theaters/gas-south-theatre/a-very-electric-christmas.php" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">A Very Electric Christmas</a> – Gas South Theatre – Saturday, Dec. 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.theatricaloutfit.org/christmas-story/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">A Christmas Story</a> – Theatrical Outfit – Through Sunday, Dec. 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.atlanta-theater.com/theaters/byers-theater/irving-berlins-white-christmas.php" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Irving Berlin’s White Christmas</a> – Byers Theater – Through Sunday, Dec. 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://my.atlantaballet.com/events?k=College&amp;promoApplied=true" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Atlanta Ballet – The Nutcracker</a> – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center – Through Dec. 26.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dadsgarage.com/ixc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Invasion: Christmas Carol</a> – Dad's Garage – Through Saturday, Dec. 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://puppet.org/programs/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</a> – Center for Puppetry Arts – Through Sunday, Dec. 31.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 lang="EN-US">Ring in the New Year:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Say goodbye to 2023 and check out these events around the city to welcome the new year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://poncecityroof.com/event-calendar" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Noon Year’s Eve at Skyline Park</a> – Ponce City Market&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.bigtickets.com/events/parktavern/nye-EA23" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">New Year’s Eve at Park Tavern</a> – Park Tavern&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://batteryatl.com/event/new-years-eve-bash-presented-by-xfinity/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">New Year’s Eve Bash</a> – The Battery Atlanta&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-carnaval-masquerade-ball-tickets-747306853917" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Carnaval Masquerade Ball</a> – Omni Hotel at Centennial Park &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://discoveratlanta.com/event/detail/new-year-s-eve-yoga-at-distillery-of-modern-art/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">New Year’s Eve Yoga</a> – Distillery of Modern Art&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://discoveratlanta.com/event/detail/zodiac-nye-it-s-written-in-the-stars/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zodiac New Year’s Eve</a> – Your 3rd Spot&nbsp;</p>
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