0 Christmas tree, 0 Christmas tree, how tasty are your branches! That’s what your friends will be singing when you gift them one of these awesome chocolate Christmas trees from Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections in Downtown Ocala. Threes aren’t your thing, they have plenty of other chocolates, fudge, peanut brittle and more that make great gifts. www.facebook.com/ocalaschocolate (352)789-6882

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. So don’t go empty-handed ro all the holiday parties. Grab a bottle of locally made wine from Island Grove Winery in Citra. How about Sweet Winter Blue, Cranberry Harvest or Holiday Pomegranate. lslandgrovetastinghouse.

Silver Bells are great for letting us know it’s Christmastime, but what about the Honeybells as in the oh-so-tasty Honeybell oranges from The OrangSeh op in Cirra, which has been selling locally grown citrus since 1936. Anyone on your gift list is sure to love some fresh citrus including the navel oranges, Ruby Red grapefruit, and new this year, Meyer Lemons. And I’m really digging that Florida Sunshine Wreath of oranges! florldaorangeshop.com

Last Christmas I gave you my heart and we all know how that went. So, this year I‘m trying a gift card to The Canyon Zip Line one of the most exciting experiences in Marion County! Two awesome canyons plus four lakes makes for amazing zip lining! Tickets start at $45.99 at zipthecanyons.com

Run Run Rudolph to Brick City Center for the Arts in Downtown Ocala to find a great assortment of local works of art by local artists. In addition to the current exhibit of art, which typically feature works available for purchase, there are other artist’s works in there, too. Find gallery hours at mcaocala.org

Christmastime is here so, give the gift of live music with a couple of tickets to the Brick City Bluegrass Festival set for Feb 7 at Citizens’ Circle. Featured acts include Bronwyn Keith-Hynes featuring Jason Carter, Lonesome River Band, Authentic Unlimited and The Flattlanders. Tickets are $30 in advance at ocalafl.gov/brickcitybluegrass here you will also find a playlist and schedule.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and a merry little E-ONE squeeze toy fire truck or fire truck Christmas ornament from the Fire Locker, the company store at E-ONE, which has been manufacturing real fire trucks for fire departments around the world since 1974. Firelocker.com

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way to the Grandview Christmas with the Clydesdales. Experience the beauty of the season, featuring the magic Clydesdales amidst a dazzling display of Christmas lights and decorations in Dunnellon. Tickets start at $62 here www.grandviewclydesdales.tours

All I want for Christmas is You and a great date night at La Cuisine French Restaurant, one of the best locallly owned restaurants in Ocala. It’s actually in Florida Trend Magazine Golden Spoon Hall of Fame after winning so many Golden Spoon awards. Your date or your chosen gift recipient will love the food and cool vibes here! Get ready for the Merci Baucoup! Lacuisineocala.com

Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing some locally raised beef from Adena Farms. If giving a fresh cut of meat is not your thing, consider a gift card or one of their popular Pasture-to-Plate farm tours! Adenafarms.corm