What began as a family tradition enjoyed in the home is now an extravaganza of good food and festive spirits available for anyone to partake at dozens of local restaurants.

Here are the highlights of the most enticing concoctions for this holiday season in and around the French Quarter, plus the most dazzlingly festive bars to enjoy your holiday-themed cocktails.

Discover New Orleans’ best holiday pop-up bars and festive bar crawls, from Miracle on Magazine to Sippin’ Santa and Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Bar.

So much New Orleans, so little time. Here’s a medley of annual events to look forward to throughout the year when you’re in New Orleans.