Discover the Places... that Make Alabama Special this Holiday Season

Behind every picture is a story worth sharing. In Southern Holiday Life 2026, treasured ornaments, favorite recipes, creative touches and Alabama towns dressed for Christmas remind us what makes the season special. Come explore the stories behind the pictures—and find a little inspiration for your own Southern holiday.

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Taken from the pages of Southern Holiday Life Magazine

From Alabama Christmas Road Trip features to holiday destinations, state parks, small-town traditions, and sponsored editorial, Southern...

We’ll admit it — we love a good selfie. When our sister publication, Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns, launched its Small Town Snaps pr...

Bride with wildflower scenery and cedar trees

Sponsored by Kudzu Creative and Whispering Pines Farm You’ve said “yes,” slipped on the ring, and shared a few happy tears. Now what? Th...

Little girl dropping in her letter to Santa at Christmas event in Bowdon

There’s something about Christmas that makes us wander. Maybe it’s the glow of twinkle lights reflecting off old brick buildings or the ...

All photos provided by Alabama State Parks Alabama State Parks have holiday fun planned for everyone this season. With 21 State Parks to...

Christmas Tree & Nutcracker display at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art in Tuscumbia

When December settles over northwest Alabama, downtown Tuscumbia begins to look and feel like something out of a classic storybook. Stor...

Christmas tree display with wing mural in Oneonta

This holiday season, make Oneonta your destination for festive fun, local shopping, and timeless Christmas traditions. The celebrations ...

“Hey!” I looked around for the voice, but I was alone on the street. Strings of Christmas lights, expertly woven, kept the dark of night...

Presented by WEDO Media — publishers of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns, Alabama Foodie, and Southern Holiday Life. There’s a special ki...

Hula Hooper at the Orion Amp Christmas event in Huntsville

Sponsored by Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association North Alabama doesn’t just do Christmas, y’all, it does it so well you’ll want t...

Foley Christmas in the Park Heritage Park — December 5, 2025 · 6:00–8:00 p.m. Heritage Park sparkles with a miniature Christmas Village,...

Whoville dancers at Christmas event in Enterprise

There’s something magical about piling into the car, turning up the holiday playlist, and chasing Christmas lights across Alabama. From ...

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