We don't often remember individual Christmases. It's the Christmas traditions that make the holidays so magical. Start a new tradition this year with one of these Orlando events happening this week!

Friday through Sunday, Opera Orlando presents All is Calm, a poignant and moving musical set during World War I at the Western Front, Christmas 1914.

• Phantasmagoria's "A Christmas Carol" - Orlando Performances opens this Friday and runs through Monday at Orlando Shakes.

• This week is 3rd Thursday Orlando in the Downtown Arts District. There's open galleries all along the streets.

• Saturday, The 502s host their Christmas Special at the Timucua Arts Foundation.

• Sunday, The Buzzcatz Holly Jolly Christmas Show is a Christmas matinee happening at Blue Bamboo Center For The Arts.