Okay, I guess. We went during XMas. Not as s lit up or christmassy as you hope. We did not see any horse drawn sleigh rides and we were there twice both night and day. Stores close early. We were walking around at 7pm and if they were not already closed they were closing. The southern part near the train is best. The chocolate store is good. Chocolate and candy store like any other you have been in. The toy store is a joke. Not a kid you store. More for nerdy adults. The General Palmer and Started hotel are pretty. Just not the local jewell I hoped for.
Do not go to Mesa Verde in the winter. Every Trail and tour closed. Even Spruce tree was closed. Was advised to not even drive to outlooks without chains.
Best BBQ ever! Worth going on the outskirts of Austin. Huge portions.