For most, Christmas is a chance to gather with family that you might not see all year. It's important to capture those special moments in photos, but let's face it, after Christmas Day, your house could very well be littered with wrapping paper and leftovers. Not too tidy.

Snag some great photos at some of these fun locations in Historic Downtown Grapevine, instead. The outdoor, festive settings will make for some perfect holiday portraits.

• The bench where Santa sits, located in Weems Alley
• The Calaboose – it will have a big red ribbon and gift tag on it
• Christmas tree at the Gazebo
•  North Pole Express® Park

Any of these locations would be a great spot to capture some pictures to commemorate Christmas 2011! So grab your camera and start snapping!