By Errol Castens Daily Journal OXFORD – The Oxford Square Alliance will kick off the Christmas season a day before the football season’s apex by hosting its annual Holiday Open House on Friday around the historic Oxford Square. Family-friendly activities and events are slated throughout the day for shoppers and other visitors to enjoy. The Oxford Square Alliance is organized to support the merchants and businesses around the square and to make downtown an inviting destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. “We are really excited to be able to present the Holiday Open House again this year,” said Mark Huelse, president of the Oxford Square Alliance and co-owner of Something Southern.