Historic homes in Travis College Hill and neighboring Embree were open to the public in the first-ever Christmas tour of Garland's 11th Street. A Christmas-themed horse-drawn carriage toted visitors up and down illumined streets. Carolers serenaded on the street corner. Hot cocoa and free hot dogs were provided for guests. The pastor of a nearby church read the Christmas story from the Bible. A live nativity scene, with a hand-hewn stable and manger, was sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Garland, as was a children's crafts booth. A costumed Santa heard Christmas wishes in a special photo-op booth.
