Holidays in Seattle: The best recipes, events and activities, gift ... - The Seattle Times

Holidays in Seattle: The best recipes, events and activities, gift ... - The Seattle Times

November 19, 2023

This isn’t a drill, Seattleites: The holiday season is here. Seriously.

We’re days away from Thanksgiving and barreling toward end-of-year festivities. Need a bit of joy and light during this time of early Big Dark sunsets? Fret not: We have you covered.

In this guide, you’ll find stories with suggestions for holiday fun in abundance, including skating rinks and light shows, notes on theater, dance performances and concerts, the results of a three-turkey taste test, Thanksgiving tips from Seattle-area chefs, answers to your burning etiquette questions and much more.

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While the turkey is the centerpiece of many American Thanksgiving dinners, not everybody likes this big bird. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times)

We taste-tested 3 turkey recipes to name a Thanksgiving dinner winner

Which bird is best? Which brine? The Seattle Times food team made and tried turkey recipes to determine a winner for your holiday dinner.

Pepa Brower and Dre Neeley are partners in life, and in business. They’ve been married for nine years, and have run their Vashon Island restaurant, Gravy, for four.

WA chefs and restaurateurs share Thanksgiving tips and traditions

When it comes to the holidays, restaurant industry professionals do things right. Here, Seattle-area chefs talk turkey, beverages and more before Thanksgiving.

This Oct. 21, 2013 photo shows a “back to basics” turkey in Concord, N.H. The recipe is so basic, it calls for just four ingredients. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Seattle-area restaurants open for Thanksgiving dine-in or takeout

Thanksgiving traditionally comes with a giant feast — and proportionate amounts of kitchen time. To leave the cooking to the pros, here’s your local guide.

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Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving if there are better birds?

Ahead of Thanksgiving, our food writer wondered: Why do we obsess over this big, beloved, arguably bland bird? The short answer is tradition. That’s not a bad thing.

In the cookbook “Indigenous Home Cooking,” this smoked fish and white bean dip is noted as quick, easy and “fun for recruiting people of all ages to help,” as well as full of beneficial “heart-healthy fats, with excellent proteins from both the fish and the beans.” Moreover: “It’s so good!” (Courtesy Dana Thompson, from “Indigenous Home Cooking”)

3 recipes for honoring Native foods and true history this Thanksgiving

Courtesy of the Indigenous Food Lab and Valerie Segrest, these recipes offer opportunities to approach the holiday with respect, mindfulness and deliciousness.

Ingredients for cranberry-pear pie with crumble topping baked by Seattle Times producer Taylor Blatchford. Recipe adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction Oct. 27, 2021

What’s in your favorite fall/winter holiday foods? Good things!

Many favorite holiday foods are nutritious. Not just because they contain vitamins and minerals, but also thanks to phytochemicals, our columnist explains.

The Fremont Rocket, strung with lights for the holidays, is photographed on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, one of the longest nights of the year.

Where to see holiday lights, concerts and more in Seattle area in 2023

The Seattle area’s calendar of holiday festivities is getting busier and busier as we head toward December. Here are some events to keep on your radar.

Macklemore performs at Neumos Monday, March 6, 2023 in Seattle. 223238

12 hometown concerts not to miss this holiday season

Tis the season for homegrown artists to take a larger share of the spotlight.

Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan as Dewdrop, with PNB company dancers in a scene from George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerAE, choreographed by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. PNB’s acclaimed production returns to McCaw Hall at Seattle Center November 24 – December 27, 2023.

See ‘The Nutcracker’ on every budget around the Greater Seattle area

Want to watch “The Nutcracker” this holiday season? Our arts critic breaks down the differences between the numerous Seattle-area productions of the show.

(Jennifer Luxton / The Seattle Times)

10 books that pair perfectly with these delicious drinks

From hot chocolate to iced coffee, our staff recommends books that go perfectly with different beverages.

Philip Attmore, Taryn Darr, Ashley Day and Cayman Ilika star in “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” which runs at The 5th Avenue Theatre from Nov. 25-Dec. 24.

How do you take your holiday shows: Cozy or campy?

Whether you prefer to be swaddled in a blanket of nostalgia or whisked away on a cloud of sequins this holiday season, here are shows to suit your mood.

Seattle Men’s Chorus has built a seasonal tradition of merrily irreverent and joyful takes on classic tunes.

Seattle-area classical music recommendations for the holiday season

Looking for music celebrating the joy, peace and hope of the holiday season? Here are some top contenders.

For nwwxmastrees02 sidebar Key words: Christmas trees Credit: U.S. Forest Service Caption: You’ll drive (and maybe put chains on), choose, cut and tie on top — it’s a do-it-yourselfer’s world in the National Forest.

Here’s how to cut down your own $5 Christmas tree in WA

For only $5, families across Washington can cut their own Christmas tree from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Nyasha Sarju looks at Blessed & Thankful candles sold at Arte Noir in the Central District on its opening day on Sept. 17, 2022. Arte Noir sells exclusive candle scents at the storefront.

How to give art as a holiday gift in Seattle

Everything you always wanted to know about buying art (but were afraid to ask).

Maren Comendant (CQ) owner of Nook & Cranny Books + More at her store on 15th Ave E on Capitol Hill. 223448

Seattle area booksellers share their holiday book recommendations

The Seattle Times asked three local booksellers to recommend a trio of books that they’re excited about this holiday season.

KariKari co-owner Ruby Sparks says it has a “really experiential texture,” while partner Rob Griset notes that it showcases a “bouquet of chilies.” Its biggest fans order it by subscription, so that they never run out.

9 delicious ideas for Pacific Northwest food gifts for the holidays

Over the past year, food critic Bethany Jean Clement discovered these Pacific Northwest food gifts for the holidays that will make eating at home much better.

An Alaska Airlines plane is deiced early Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022. Over 100 Alaska flights were cancelled due to the weather. 222318

Travelers, beware: El Niño could impact your holiday vacation plans

Wild weather could sink your winter vacation, but there’s a way to weatherproof your next trip, writes travel expert Christopher Elliott.

(Gabriel Campanario / The Seattle Times)

A Seattle etiquette expert answers your questions about holiday gifts, hosting

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, and the last thing you want is to be seen as a rude host or guest. Here’s what to do, according to a pro.

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