Meet two members of a dedicated community who have devoted themselves to preserving something precious in the Valley — the capacity for wonder that lives in every child’s heart.
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From Prescott’s historic courthouse lighting to Lake Havasu’s floating parade of lights, Arizona’s most enchanting holiday celebrations await beyond the Valley in charming towns where authentic traditions create extraordinary December memories.
From championship skiing to family tubing adventures, Arizona’s mountain peaks deliver world-class winter sports and snow play just hours from the Valley floor.
Photographer Cassell Archinuk chases rare Arizona snowstorms to capture the desert’s most fleeting transformation: snow-covered roads that lead viewers into winter wonder.
For 33 years, the Prescott Resort’s gingerbread village has transformed sugar, frosting and community spirit into Arizona’s most enchanting holiday tradition — and the stories behind the builders are even sweeter than their creations.
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church’s inaugural Nativity Tour transforms private devotion into shared wonder, showcasing more than 50 cherished sets that carry generations of faith, artistry and family legacy.
From mountain towns to the Sonoran Desert, communities across Arizona have transformed New Year’s Eve into celebrations as distinctive as the state itself.
Williams launches the Route 66 centennial with an inaugural car drop featuring a 1927 Chevrolet, fireworks and a celebration that could rival Times Square.
At 83, beloved storyteller Garrison Keillor returns to Arizona Musicfest with an evening of wit, warmth and a cappella sing-alongs that celebrate the power of cheerfulness — and the songs we still carry inside.
When tragedy struck the Fox family, their Anthem community rallied — now they’re racing to support CJ’s ongoing fight and other families facing similar struggles.











