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Enjoy holiday spirit around Texas

By Rita Cook
Texas Metro News

Holiday magic is alive in well in Madisonville, Texas.

In fact, you won’t find another place like in the Lone Star State.

A one-of-a-kind Christmas extravaganza, you can shop, eat and sleep at the Madisonville Christmas Company offering holiday décor alongside small-town hospitality.

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In its third season, the Madisonville Christmas Company has more than 30,000 square feet of holiday shopping, a Yuletide RV Park, with casitas available and dining options.

The result, you don’t have to leave once you pull in because everything Christmas is at your fingertips.

“At Madisonville Christmas Company, we believe Christmas is more than a season—it’s a feeling,” Founder Ashley Rentz said. “Our store is inspired by my grandmother Nonnie, who taught us that holiday magic comes from thoughtful details, family, and tradition. We’re honored to share that joy with guests year after year.”

Christmas Shopping

The large retail destination is what could be called big box meets boutique charm. Here you will find timeless décor, curated collections, and dazzling seasonal vignettes that will inspire your own holiday decorating from trees to mantel to all the decorations in between.

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You can even design and order a custom-made tree or wreath to make the experience more memorable.

Eat, Sip & Savor

When you need a coffee lift or a full-on meal or drink you can choose from handcrafted lattes at the holiday café alongside a choice of snacks and holiday candy or go for a meal at The Mantel. The Mantel is Madisonville’s sports bar with an excellent menu and a bartender who will whip up your favorite holiday cocktails.

Overnight Holiday Magic

For those who want to spend a few nights enjoying the season bring your RV to the Yuletide RV Park and camp among the Christmas lights.

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If you don’t have an RV the park has a number of holiday casitas themed for Christmas and everyone is invited to relax around the fire pits in the evening.

Holiday Happenings in December

December 14: Santa 11am-4pm; Game Day Specials at The Mantle – All Day

December 19: Live Music on the Lawn 5:30pm

December 20: Santa 11am – 4pm; Movie Night 6pm-8pm Elf

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December 21: Santa 11am – 4pm; Game Day Specials at The Mantle – All day

Madisonville Christmas Company:
3475 TX-21 East, Madisonville, TX 77864

Reservations: For more information or to book a stay at our casitas or RV park, please call (936) 241-

3500

Store Hours: Monday – Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM

Food & Beverage Hours:

Sunday – Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM

Friday – Saturday | 10 AM – 9 PM

The Yuletide RV Park, casitas and online store are open year-around.

Texas Holiday Magic at Blitzen’s Bar

Dallas Omni’s Hops & Hens transforms into Blitzen’s Bar, a festive holiday pop-up created with celebrated mixologist Julie Reiner—known for her role on Netflix’s Drink Masters. Try each of the boozy signature cocktails along with seasonal bites and spirited holiday charm for an experience that will keep you happy all season long.

The cocktail menu includes The Blitzen with Woodford Reserve Rye, Liquid Alchemist ginger apple spice syrup, and angostura bitters, served in a holiday ornament; Sleigh Ride with Grey Goose Vodka, Italicus, lime, cranberry syrup, and soda water, served with light-up ice cubes; Espress-Ho Ho Martini with Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, and espresso, garnished with a mini MoonPie; a zero-proof Merry Spritz-mas with Curious Elixir #4l; Fluère non-alcoholic bitter, and lemon; and a decadent and trendy Dubai hot chocolate with caramelized kataifi, pistachio whipped cream, and dripped Stroopwafel chocolate bar, served in a gold coffee mug.

Blitzen snacks include Reindeer Fuel (smoked maple-chili nut and pretzel crunch) and an assorted holiday cookie tray.

Other Texas Omni’s getting into the pop-up spirit include Omni Fort Worth, Omni Frisco, the Lounge by Top Golf at Omni PGA Frisco Resort; Omni Las Colinas; Omni Houston and Omni La Mansión del Rio.

Miracle Pop-Ups for the holidays in Texas 

Enjoy the Miracle of the holidays at a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar this holiday season. Miracle serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting complete with kitschy holiday décor, professionally developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best office party ever.

The concept was born in 2014 when upon the advice of his mother, owner Greg Boehm decided to halt construction of what was to be his new East Village cocktail bar called Mace and transformed the unfinished space into a pop-up bar serving holiday-themed drinks among over-the-top Christmas decorations.

The rest is holiday magic and the Miracle happens now every year across the United States.

This year in Texas you can enjoy not only the Miracle pop-up, but also the tropical Sippin’ Santa theme also big on a playful, retro-kitsch Christmas theme.

The holiday-themed pop-up will make your holiday come alive with just the right over-the-top decorations and look for the new mug designs for 2025 to bring the holiday season to life.

Miracle on Lower Greenville, Dallas

Hide Bar

1928 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Open Monday – Thursday 3pm – 12am, Friday – Sunday 11am – 12am

Miracle at Puttery, The Colony

Puttery Dallas

5762 Grandscape Blvd, Suite 105, The Colony, TX 75056

Open Sunday – Thursday 11am – 10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am – 1am

Miracle at Johnny’s Gold Brick, Houston

Johnny’ Gold Brick

2518 Yale St. Houston, TX 77008

Open Monday – Friday 4pm – 12am, Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 12am

Miracle at Winnie’s, Houston

Winnie’s

3622 Main, Houston, TX 77002

Open Sunday – Wednesday 11am – 10pm, Thursday – Saturday 11am – 1am

Miracle on Commerce St, San Antonio

The Esquire Tavern

155 E Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78205

Open Tuesday – Thursday 5pm – 12am, Friday & Saturday 6pm – 2am, Sunday 5pm – 12am

Sippin’ Santa at Hugman’s Oasis, San Antonio

Hugman’s Oasis

135 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Open Daily from 4pm – 12am

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Written By

Rita Cook is a world traveler and writer/ editor who specializes in writing on travel, auto, crime and politics. A correspondent for Texas Metro News, she has published 11 books and has also produced low-budget films.

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