Birmingham is brimming with special events this holiday season. From the tradition of The Nutcracker ballet to the frolic of Zoolight Safari, seasonal events are plentiful in the state�s largest city.

Birmingham also claims the title of the state�s retail giant. Shopping excursions to the city have become an annual tradition with many families around the region. The holiday glitter of the Riverchase Galleria and The Summit attract thousands of shoppers to many of Alabama�s first and only shops of their kind.

Shoppers also come to browse the art galleries of Pepper Place and English Village and to spend time in the dozens of antiques and home accessories shops in the suburb of Homewood.

With grand evening events scheduled throughout the season, the outing becomes a fine opportunity to spend a weekend in Birmingham. Holiday events such as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra�s seasonal performances to Christmas on the Farm entertain all the family.

For a free guide to holiday shopping and events in Birmingham, call the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-SO-SWEET or request one on-line at www.sweetbirmingham.com.

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