Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska holiday activities are listed by week, Monday through Sunday.

Dec. 16 — Christmas Youth Handgame and War Dance, Indian Center Inc., 1100 Military Road, 1 p.m. Free, open to the public. Freewill donations. Events will kickoff with a participatory handgame, followed by a blessing and traditional meal (corn soup, frybread, ham, side dishes). The night will close with exhibition and intertribal dancing (7-10 p.m.). Sponsor: Lincoln Indian Club. More information: Carrie A. Wolfe, (402) 770-6915.

Dec. 16 — 3rd annual Holiday Ball with Friends, Villager Motor Inn, 5200 O St. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m., followed by dancing. Presented by Brenda and Michael Jones Sr. and Shelia and Stanley Loadholt Sr. $25 per person. Door prizes, photographer. Attire: semi-formal, formal. Ticket deadline: Dec. 1; limited seating. Contacts: Brenda, 475-9937 or ajones91@neb.rr.com, or Sheila at 421-2857 or sloadholt@neb.rr.com.

Dec. 16 — Holiday gift bazaar, Woodbridge Apartments clubhouse, 22nd and Pine Lake, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dec. 16 — Christmas in Western. Sponsor: Western Community Club. Annual display of miniature Christmas trees at Struckman-Baatz Public Library (refreshments served starting at 9:30 a.m.). Firefighters’ annual pancake breakfast, 11 a.m., fire hall. Santa Claus will visit Community Hall early afternoon with treat bags for children.

Dec. 17 — “Twas the Year Before Christmas,” Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd., 10:30 a.m. worship service. Children’s Christmas musical.

Dec. 17 — Elk’s Club Christmas Party, Pershing Auditorium, 226 Centennial Mall South, 1-3 p.m. Get into the Christmas spirit with live holiday performances by The String Beans and many other local entertainers. Free admission. More information: John Brooks, 466-1144.

 Dec. 17 — A Christmas Celebration, O'Donnell Auditorium, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 50th and Huntington Ave., 3 p.m. The Lincoln Civic Choir features the "Christmas Oratorio" by Saint Saens. Joining the choir will be the NWU Choir, Summit String Quartet, Hamlow Elementary School Choir, Herald Trumpets and Masako Nakamura, organist. Audience carol sing will conclude the program. William A. Wyman will conduct. Tickets: $10, adults, $5, students 12-18; under 12 are free. More information: (402) 325-0467; www.lincolncivicchoir.org

Dec. 17 — “Once Upon a Night …,” Indian Hills Community Church, 1000 S. 84th St., 6 p.m. Free Christmas concert. More information: 483-4541; www.ihcc.org

Dec. 17 — “The Raggedy Revue,” Benne Memorial Museum, Crete, 1-4 p.m. An exhibit featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and memorabilia. More information: Scott Kuncl, (402) 826-4656; or Bernice Jeffries, (402) 826-2911.

Dec. 17 — Shepherd of the Hills Sunday school Christmas celebration program, Norris High School, Firth, 11 a.m. More information: 792-2901.

Dec. 17 — Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, First Christian Church, 430 S. 16th St., 10 a.m. Featuring choirs, bells and brass.

Dec. 18-Dec. 24

Dec. 18, 19 — Lincoln Northeast High School Winter Concerts, Northeast Auditorium, 2635 N. 63rd St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, performances by ninth grade Rocket Singers, LNE Singers, Sophomore Select and Silhouettes; Tuesday, selections by Chamber Singers, Voices ën Harmony, Concert Choir. Free. More information: 436-1304, Ext. 266 or 221.

Dec. 20, 21 — Living nativity scene, Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, 5750 S. 40th St., 7-9 p.m. Free. Details at Dec. 10 entry. More information: 421-3704; www.southernheights.org.

Dec. 21 — Solstice observance, Unitarian Church, 6300 A St., 7 p.m., Intergenerational program. More information: 483-2213; unitarian@inebraska.com; www.unitarianlincoln.org

Dec. 24 — Sunday worship services, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m.

Dec. 24 — A Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Eve, Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 12th and M streets, 10 p.m. Jackson and Almeda Berkey of Mannheim Steamroller will perform with the Saint Paul Chancel Choir excerpts from "Rhythmic Carols," "Anniversary Carols" and the premier of "O Little Town," commissioned by Saint Paul United Methodist Church. All pieces are composed by Jackson Berkey and will be conducted by Almeda Berkey. Additional music will be performed by the Berkeys and guests. Free. More information: (402) 477-6951; www.saintpaulumc.org

Dec. 24 — “Comfort and Joy” Christmas Eve service, Indian Hills Community Church, 1000 S. 84th St., 5 p.m. More information: 483-4541; www.ihcc.org

Dec. 24 — Candlelight Christmas Eve worship services, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Hickman, 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Dec. 25-Dec. 31

Dec. 25 — Christmas buffet, Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. More information: (402) 873-8740.

Dec. 27, 28, 29 — Winter Break Youth Workshops, Lux Center for the Arts, 48th and Baldwin streets, 1-4 p.m. each day. Warm up with fun activities during winter break. Each day, students will explore a different medium. $30 per day, or $85 for all three days. Advanced registration required. More information: 466-8692; www.luxcenter.org

Dec. 30 — Tate Family Chapel Dedication, Savannah Pines, 3900 Pine Lake Road, 2-4 p.m. Free.

Dec. 31-Jan. 6

Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve party, Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City. Bring in the New Year with fine dining, music, and dancing. Family and couples overnight packages available. More information: (800) 546-5433.

Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve party, Champions Fun Center, 15th and Cornhusker Highway, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Drug-free New Year’s Eve party for middle and high school students. $10 fee includes food, bowling, adventure maze, dance, and prizes. Cost does not include video games. Sponsored by Lincoln Council on Alcoholism and Drugs. More information: Tara, 475-2694; tnettifee@lcad.org