In Alsace, Christmas preparations reinforce the Alsatian commitment to cultivating a magical environment, enriched by the imagination as well as reality. Fortified by its tales and legends, its customs and traditions which have stood the test of time, Alsace at Christmastime is clothed in its irreplaceable fabric of mystery and its cloak of enchantment. The holidays to come are set in motion through events and entertainment throughout the cities, towns and villages of Alsace, just as they are in the hearths and homes of its residents. A wealth of emotions and warm feelings abound, to be shared with friends and family.