November 11th through the 13th has two great events that may help you decide. One is the Christmas Jubilee.
This annual event takes place at the Ruidoso Convention Center and is the perfect place to do all of your Christmas shopping with just one stop. Crafters offering hundreds of unusual and fascinating handiworks will be plying their products. Artisans will be displaying a variety of work that will tickle your fancy and awaken your imagination.
Local merchants will bring traditional and distinctive gifts items and purveyors of all things Christmas will show up with fascinating decorative items to help you warm your home with the spirit of the season. Be sure to bring the kids, because you-know-who will be there making his list and checking it twice.