El Pavo Real tamale orders will be open soon. Celebrate with a variety of handmade traditional tamales for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or whenever. Vote for your favorites and keep your eyes peeled for pre-orders.

December pre-orders are now available for all the goodies at Ayu Bakehouse. From special Hanukkah treats to holiday “Bayoule” logs, DIY gingerbread shotgun house kits and more, let the pros do the baking this year.

Celebrate the festival of lights Dec. 7-15 with latke kits including Cajun caviar, smoked fish dip, and sour cream, complete with a dreidel and traditional gelt from Porgy’s on South Carrollton Avenue. Head over to the “L’Chaim Lounge” at Saba’s for “the signature Latke Boardalong with drink specials named after Jewish icons, including Barbra Streisand, Jerry Seinfeld, Ben Stiller, and Ruth Shaya.” OR swing by Miss River and The Chandelier Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Bar New Orleans for latke and cavier (plus some festive holiday cocktails) throughout Hannukkah.

While last week’s Freret Street Market was rained out, this Saturday , Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., head on over for the annual Frerestivus Holiday Market with plenty of great local gift options, crafts, food, music and more.

Soak up some holiday fun this Dec. 7, 8 and 9, 5 to 9 p.m.  with the dazzling annual Greenway Super Nova illuminated art festival along the Lafitte Greenway (starting at 436 N. Norman C. Francis) There will be light displays, live musical performances, local craft and art vendors, refreshments for purchase and more.

Sugar Roots Farm is hosting its first holiday festival this Saturday, December 9, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pony rides, farm animals, a special seasonal hayride, arts and crafts for all ages, live music, treats and more. Get your tickets in advance.

Put on your favorite Christmas sweater (or t-shirt according to NOLA weather) and head over to Barrel Proof for their annual Miracle on Magazine Street holiday extravaganza. Sip festive drinks while enjoying twinkling lights and fun with friends.