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Jefferson, Texas in December

In December, Jefferson features 3 scheduled events, holiday observances, and seasonal guides: Christmas in Jefferson & Candlelight Tour of Homes, New Year’s Eve in Jefferson, Texas, and Christmas in Jefferson & Candlelight Tour. Use this guide to explore what is happening in town and plan your historic stay.

Annual Schedule

Events in December

1 event
holiday•December 3 – 12, 2026

Christmas in Jefferson & Candlelight Tour of Homes

Jefferson transforms into a 19th-century Victorian Christmas town. The centerpiece of the season is the 44th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes over the first two weekends of December (Dec 3–5 & Dec 10–12, 2026), featuring lavishly decorated historic mansions lit only by candlelight, docents in period attire, the Candlelight Christmas Market, and carriage rides along glowing brick avenues.

  • 44th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes (Dec 3–5 & 10–12)
  • Historic mansions lit by candlelight
  • Candlelight Christmas Market at William Perry Park
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Traditions & Seasons

Guías festivas y de temporada

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New Year’s Eve

Trade the ballroom crush for brick streets, a memorable dinner, and midnight in a historic inn.

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Dónde alojarse en Jefferson in December

Reserve su habitación con anticipación para fines de semana destacados o disfrute de estancias tranquilas entre semana en la histórica Jefferson.

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What events are in Jefferson, Texas in December?

Annual events in Jefferson in December include: Christmas in Jefferson & Candlelight Tour of Homes (December 3 – 12, 2026).

What holidays or seasonal guides apply to Jefferson in December?

Holidays and seasonal guides for December include: New Year’s Eve in Jefferson, Texas, Christmas in Jefferson & Candlelight Tour.

Where should visitors stay in Jefferson in December?

Jefferson features historic bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, and private cottages within walking distance of downtown. For popular event weekends, accommodations should be reserved well in advance. Browse all lodging options in the Where to Stay directory (/where-to-stay) or compare properties in the Jefferson B&B Guide (/bb-guide).