The Nina and Pinta are docked there for the rest of the month. $8 per person. http://www.thenina.com

The Beau Rivage also has a nice Christmas display in their huge lobby.

Depending on which casino you're staying at food can be disappointing. The best casino restaurant is 32 at the IP followed by the Steakhouse and Stalla in the Beau Rivage. Inexpensive off-site restaurants recommendations are Taranto's for poboys (follow the yellow/red signs off I-10) and Fortune 75 Pho just behind the Grand. For some of the best fried chicken follow the signs to Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken for the $7.99 buffet with dozens of sides, like red beans and rice.