The Christmas tree is already up at Bridge Street Town Centre. The light display at Toyota Field can be seen from Interstate 565 on the evening commute from work. Christmas music can also be heard on area radio stations.

There were already plenty of holiday activities for residents in the Tennessee Valley even before the first Thanksgiving turkey was carved up. It will be that way until people ring in the New Year.

Here are five things to do to keep you in the Christmas spirit throughout the holiday season.

1. Go see the Galaxy of Lights

One of Huntsville’s longest running holiday traditions is already underway at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The fun began on Nov. 17 and will run through New Year’s Eve.