You've survived the crowded shopping. You've suffered through Jim Carrey's desecration of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. You've sat through tassled titties celebrating the birth of Christ, and ironic Nutcrackers and — shudder — traditional Christmas chorale music. You're near the finish line, so take this day to relax. Head down to Thanks-Giving Square (1627 Pacific Ave.) at noon for TubaChristmas, where you'll hear scores of local tuba, sousaphone, euphonium and baritone players regale you with Christmas carols. It's free to listen, $10 if you want to join in and toot your own horn. Jeff Baker conducts. Visit tubachristmas.com or the Dallas/Fort Worth TubaChristmas Facebook page for more info. When it's over, go home, drink something festive and promise yourself you'll be less naughty next year. =
Wed., Dec. 24, noon, 2014