It’s the most spendingful time of the year.
SIP (and SNAP)
Coffee and Pics with Santa
What: Take a merienda (coffee break) while the kids pose with St. Nick.
Why: They’re pimpin’ out his ho ho hos.
When: Thru Dec. 23. Fri.-Sun., 3-5 p.m.
Where: La Duni Latin Cafe, 4620 McKinney Ave. (214-520-7300).
DANCE
Brown Sugar
What: Hot DJs Burb, M Knight, and Jay Clipp spin old- and new-school hits.
Why: Sweet and hot.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: ZĂșbar, 2012 Greenville Ave. (214-887-0071).
SHOP
Miracle Dallas
What: Victory Park offers outdoor ice-skating, shopping, dining, entertainment, and more — all to benefit a different charity each night.
Why: It’s a new tradition you won’t want to miss.
When: Thru Dec. 30. Thurs. & Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2350 Victory Park Ln.
BUY
Educational Toys
What: Colorful blocks, puzzles, and other fun stuff to put under the tree.
Why: Playthings not made in China top your list this season.
When: Any day of the week.
Where: Learning Express, 6828 Snider Plz. (214-696-4876).