The Cottage Journal

Hill Country Holiday

f you prefer your Christmas getaway with a healthy dose of history—and no shortage of fantastic food—Fredericksburg, Texas, may be your new favorite holiday destination. Established in 1846 by German immigrants, this picturesque community may be short on snow, but it’s glowing with magic come Christmastime.

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