If you’d like to introduce your little one to classic holiday performances on a budget, the Mayor’s Holiday Special site recently re-launched, offering exclusive half-price tickets for Boston area shows. I especially like that tickets for popular performances such as The Nutcracker and Holiday Pops are offered both in the time-honored Boston traditions by the Boston Ballet and Boston Pops, as well as at smaller suburban venues with lower ticket prices (and likely better visibility). Note that ticket sales for some shows close as early as next week.