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Dickens on the Strand Galveston’s annual holiday street festival, Dickens on The Strand, takes visitors back to the Victorian era with live entertainment on multiple streets, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, entertainers and costumed revelers. Admission is $20/adults, $14/children 7 to 12 and free for youth 6 and under. For tickets, visit GalvestonHistory.org/ events/dickens-on-the-strand/tickets. For more information, call 409-765-7834.

Phoenix School of Massage Winter Semester classes start. Learn from the school voted “Best of Houston” by Houston Press. Call for a tour and massage and learn about the opportunities as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Phoenix School of Massage 6600 Harwin Dr. Houston, TX 77036. 713-9740360. themassageschool.com

Twelve Powers Candle Lighting Service. 7:00 pm. Drawing from the Unity teachings on our twelve powers of the Christ within, we will hold a contemplative ceremony to set a beautiful spiritual tone for the culmination of the Christmas season. Bring a friend for this very special Wednesday Night Satsang. Unity of Houston Pyramid 2929 Unity Dr, Houston, TX 77057 unityhouston.org/event/ wednesday-night-satsang-december-14/

Do the holdays have you stressed out? Schedule a FREE massage with one of our students. Call to reserve a time. Tranquil Waters Spa 6600 Harwin, TX 77036.713974-0360.tranquilwatersspa.club

the Light 7 pm. Return of the Light is a winter solstice multimedia spectacle that combines live music with visual spectacle, set at the time of pre-history, pre-dawn. The chorus is a tribe whose rituals coax the sun to return year after year. Original music composed by Dr. David York, Music Director. Unity of Houston 929 Unity Dr, Houston, TX 77057. unityhouston.org

5:00 & 7:00 pm. Join us for special Christmas music and inspiration. Light a candle in our most beautiful and sacred service of the year, Christmas Eve. Unity of Houston 929 Unity Dr, Houston, TX 77057. unityhouston. org Shen Yun, A Divine Culture—Lost, will be presented in Houston from December 26 through January 2, 2023, at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. Shen Yun is a brilliant artistic revival and celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage that conveys the extraordinary depth and breadth of genuine Chinese culture, and brings the magnificence of 5,000 years of civilization back to life on stage. The show tours to 150 cities around the world each year with stunning costumes, high-tech backdrops and original orchestra compositions. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston. For tickets, call 877-663-7469 or visit Tinyurl.com/ShenYunHouston.

Burning Bowl Ceremony 7 PMThis year-end ceremony is unique to Unity. At this time, we symbolically release what no longer serves us by writing it on paper and ceremonially burning it. This is an important step in clearing our consciousness to make room for possibilities in the new year.Unity of Houston 929 Unity Dr, Houston, TX 77057. unityhouston.org

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