Deck the halls. Light the fireplace. Decorate the tree. Shake out your favorite Christmas sweater. The holiday season hasn’t officially started yet, but it’s never too early to start celebrating — or to mark your calendar for holly-jolly events at entertainment venues in Birmingham.

Here are 25 shows that promise to make Magic City audiences feel merry and bright, scheduled throughout the month of December. We’ve made a list and checked it twice, just like Santa does.