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It’s officially here: the final weekend before Christmas! If you’re like us, you might still be cramming in some last-minute shopping or picking up all of the necessary ingredients to perfect your flavorful holiday spread. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get out on the town and soak up some of the final moments of this holiday season with the ones you love. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a few of the most festive and fun events that are taking over the Valley this weekend, Dec. 21 through Dec. 23.

Soak in the last bit of Christmas cheer and make way for the new year during the weekend of Dec. 28 to Dec. 30.

Friday:

Elf: The Musical at Phoenix Theatre

Phoenix Theatre will be showing the popular Elf: The Musical at its Mainstage Theatre through Sunday, Dec. 30. Kids of all ages will marvel at this festive, funny and...

Now that the holiday season is upon us, it’s important to know the social etiquette and proper manners that go along with holiday gift giving. There are several dos and don'ts to keep in mind. For example, are you wondering which service person to tip and how much? Should you feel badly if someone gives you a gift and you don’t have a gift for him or her? Knowing gift giving etiquette can be very helpful to avoid any hurt feelings or Grinch-like reactions. Here are my favorite gift-giving etiquette tips. 

If you're part of a lucky bunch that doesn't have to budget this holiday season, here are splurge-worthy gifts for kids... all over $100.