We've sorted through NPR and pulled together several podcasts sure to keep you in the holiday spirit. Some are directly related to Christmas, others are interesting muses about movies, radio, and winter pursuits. A Holiday Story About Kindness We begin with a short podcast (just 3-1/2 minutes) that tells a story … [Read more...] about NPR podcast playlist for the holidays
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Free things to do over Christmas winter break
Here are several suggestions for free things to do around the Puget Sound region over the Christmas winter break. These are all great outings for out of town guests or to keep the kiddos happily occupied during the long holiday from school. Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Seattle has been one … [Read more...] about Free things to do over Christmas winter break
Christmas videos to put you in a holiday mood
Here are some of our favorite Christmas videos sure to put you in a holiday mood, including renditions of the Hallelujah Chorus and Santa Claus is coming to town. Hallelujah Chorus by 5th Graders in Quinhagak, Alaska This charming version of the Hallelujah Chorus by the village of Quinhagak in Alaska took the … [Read more...] about Christmas videos to put you in a holiday mood
Christmas lights around the Puget Sound region
Here's our list of Christmas light displays burning brightly with 100,000 to 1,000,000 lights. Most are FREE. Many are at private homes in neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound region that can be enjoyed from the warmth of your vehicle as you idle past. Others are commercial displays with an admission … [Read more...] about Christmas lights around the Puget Sound region
Seattle restaurants open Christmas and New Year’s
If you are planning to eat out at a restaurant on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in the Puget Sound region, check our list of restaurants. The list includes locally owned and operate restaurants as well as popular chain restaurants. You can also check OpenTable Seattle restaurants to find restaurants with available … [Read more...] about Seattle restaurants open Christmas and New Year’s
Free Christmas and New Year events around the Sound
This list below features free Christmas events in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Any day of the week during the Christmas season, you can find free things to do that put you in a holiday mood. Some events are short-lived, but some begin on Thanksgiving Weekend (or before) and some continue through New Year's … [Read more...] about Free Christmas and New Year events around the Sound
25 books to read aloud with family at Christmas
Here are our suggestions for Christmas books to read aloud with family over the winter break. All of the books are available at local libraries, some in several formats including audio books and ebooks. Many would also make wonderful gifts. We've proposed a wide range of themes, some Christian and some secular … [Read more...] about 25 books to read aloud with family at Christmas
Best movies to watch Christmas week 2018
If you enjoy seeing a movie on the big screen on Christmas Day or a family outing with the kiddos over the holiday break, we've put together a list of movies releasing in December 2018 that you might not want to miss and some movie ticket discount information. You can save money on your cinematic outing when you buy … [Read more...] about Best movies to watch Christmas week 2018
