Chicago's top Christmas concerts and shows to get in the holiday spirit

Baby, it's cold outside! When you're not shopping at Christkindlmarket or taking a spin on local ice skating rinks, warm up this holiday season with the help of some festive live music. Whether you're hoping to test your caroling skills with a sing-along to Handel’s Messiah, catch Mariah Carey belting "All I Want For Christmas Is You" or watch the Joffrey Ballet's classic production of The Nutcracker, you'll find plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas in Chicago thanks to these holiday concerts spanning a wide variety of musical genres. 

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