Winter’s Gifts Celebration Sunday, Dec. 20th, 7 pm: A magical evening of live holiday music that honors wintry traditions from around the world. Features The Choral Project’s 20th season, the San Jose Chamber Orchestra’s 25th season, the premiere of a commissioned work by Richard Burchard, a new composition by conductor Daniel Hughes, as well as music by Healey Willan, Ennio Morricone and Vaclav Nelhybel. Mission Santa Clara 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95053. Order tickets at www.choralproject.org
Happy Hour Craft: Gingerbread-mania Monday, Dec. 21st, 6-7 pm: Celebrate the holidays by constructing Gingerbread crafts with the Northside Library. Free. For ages 0-5. Northside Branch Library 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara 95054
Art After Dark Wrapping Paper Tuesday, Dec 22nd, 6:30-7:30 pm: Learn how to make your own wrapping paper. Carve your print making tools and then go to town and add on extra special holiday touch to your gift-giving. Adults only. Register on eventbrite. Northside Branch Library 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara 95054
Christmas at the Winchester Mystery House: Come celebrate the “Spirit of Christmas” at Sarah Winchester’s glorious Victorian mansion, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tours start at 5:20 pm on Dec. 17th-20th and 26th-27th. Winchester Mystery House 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose 95128. For more information call (408) 247-2101
