Winter Guide 2023

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Our annual Winter Guide has an expanded calendar of holiday activities, plus tips on dealing with toxic relatives, alternatives to Christmas trees, a look at how Christmas was celebrated in Springfield a century ago and more.

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Photo by Patrick Russell

Copper Coin Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at UIS Performing Arts Center on Dec. 2-3.

Christmas 100 years ago

Holiday events calendar

Christmas tree substitutes

Take time off from toxic relatives: Enjoying a low- or no-contact holiday season

World-renowned tenor to perform in Springfield: The Pharmacy Gallery hosting An Evening with Emmanuel di Villarosa

Get outside during the holidays: Family time, gift-giving and well-being all benefit from being outdoors

Downtown holiday happenings

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