I find it sobering to realize one week from today is Thanksgiving. Which, for me, is when the “Holiday Season” begins.
I don’t opt to participate in Black Friday madness. I love REI’s Opt Outside campaign. Definitely the preferable choice. Either that, or, if the weather outside is frightful, then I’ll enjoy a book, movie, or a cafe.
For my family, the Tree Lighting in Edmonds kicks off the holiday season. Always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, it’s simply a charming, local family fun event. We’ve been going since my son was an infant. Santa arrives on a vintage fire-truck and lights the Christmas Tree in the middle of Centennial Plaza. Starting at 3:30 pm, hot cocoa will be served. The real fun starts at 4:00.
Santa will be available for photos at the tree lighting. And, around here, another standard “thing to do” is Santa photos at Alderwood Mall. It looks like they’ve already started. But, starting next week, expect lines. The closer to Christmas, the longer the line.
Bothell has a fun “Santa’s Workshop” at Country Village.
Santa and his fire truck will make their way to Mountlake Terrace on Friday, December 1st.
Just a few Edmonds/Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace holiday activities to get your Noel on.
