Seattle’s sunsets have inched up to 4:30 p.m., which brings at least one piece of jolly news. The holiday season is here!
Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving dinner or wondering which version of “The Nutcracker” to see, our food writers, arts critics and other Features staff have teamed up on this local guide to navigating the holidays.
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Three weeks before Thanksgiving, The Seattle Times food team gathered to sip Champagne, eat fancy potato chips, swap stories and trade Turkey Day hot takes.
From a classic brined turkey recipe to a buffet of sides and sweets, here’s a cornucopia of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes for Turkey Day 2024.
You don’t necessarily have to spend hours in the kitchen for Thanksgiving: These Seattle-area restaurants offer sit-down holiday meals and holiday takeout kits.
The holiday season in the Seattle area is magical. Here are the best splurges, as well as low-cost or free alternatives, to make it memorable.
As the sun sets earlier and earlier, all sorts of holiday light displays and festive, music-filled markets pop up around Seattle and beyond. Here’s your guide.
From community productions to vast professional performances, there’s a “Nutcracker” to suit everyone with visions of dancing sugarplums in their heads.
From biopics to teen horror comedy to an animated “Lord of the Rings” epic, there’s something for everyone on the big (or small) screen this season.
From classics to camp-fests, savor these holiday shows on Seattle stages this winter.
From alt-pop superstars to Christmas crooners, it’s a stacked holiday season for the region.
Here are some recommendations for festive sounds by a broad range of local and visiting artists.
From novelists to leaders of literary organizations to cartoonists, we asked what books they’re most excited to give as gifts this holiday season.
For those going through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this holiday season, here are some tips to help you plan ahead for smoother travels.
From paintings and sculptures to overhead installations, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s impressive art collection can soothe holiday travel weariness.
Want to avoid battles over airplane reclining seats, scams, and other troubles? Here are some tips.