The Crescent Hotel and Spa will host several Christmas events in December, beginning with the Lighting of the Christmas Forest at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. More than 30 trees will adorn the holiday focal point of the hotel’s nearly 15 acres, The East Lawn. Each tree will be uniquely decorated since each tree represents a different local and area charity. The forest will be open through the end of the year and everyone is welcome to visit and vote for their favorite charity.

On Sunday, Dec. 3, the hotel will host a Santa Claus Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon. Reservations must be made by calling 855-725-5720 On Saturday, Dec. 9, the hotel will host Breakfast with the Grinch with green eggs and ham from 10 a.m. to noon. Reservations must be made by calling 855-725-5720 At 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, guests are invited to savor a child-friendly tea menu and hot cocoa at the Crescent’s Teddy Bear Tea. Get tickets at reserveeureka. com.