As far back as 1844, when Grapevine was settled as the Grape Vine Prairie, there was something special about the Christmas holidays there. In fact, the first settlers woke up to snow on their initial Christmas.
And now, Grapevine is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas. And it’s not a self-proclaimed title.
As recently as 2024 Grapevine was named the Best Christmas Town in the U.S. by “Newsweek” and it’s up for the honor again when they vote in 2026, according to city spokesperson Elizabeth Schrack…