I'll be home for Christmas: Austin a top holiday city

​​​​​​​WASHINGTON – Austin has ranked as the best city for Christmas in Texas and the 17th best nationally, according to a WalletHub study. 

​The Texas capital ranked sixth in costs, 18th in traditions and fun, 19th in shopping, and 66th in bo​th observance and generosity.​

Austin also had the lowest average price per Christmas party ticket. 

According​ to the study, the top five holiday cities nationally were:

1. Atlanta;

2. Orlando, Fla.;

3. Las Vegas;

4. Pittsburgh; and 

5. San Francisco.

Recently, Austin was named the nation’s seventh most fun city in America.​