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R. Hamilton Wright shows how the hydraulic lifts work to enter the stage of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at ACT Theatre in Seattle Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Wright and Amy Thone will share the roles of Scrooge and Marley. 218580

November 26, 2021 at 6:00 am

Take a backstage peek at how ACT Theatre creates the magic behind 'A Christmas Carol' WATCH

Ever wondered how ACT Theatre makes Jacob Marley pop out of the stage or how it creates the wintry scenes that make "A Christmas Carol"...

Larger-than-life penguins follow the leader at WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Preview before opening to the public on Friday.

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November 21, 2021 at 6:00 am

Where to see holiday lights, dance performances, Santa and more in the Seattle area this 2021 holiday season

Looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and see a holiday play or light show this year? The Seattle Times has you...

Charles E. Sampson (l) and his nephew Cortez Charles stand near the goal post at Rainier Beach High School in Seattle Friday, November 12, 2021. In 1959 Sampson started a neighborhood touch football game in the South at the age of ten and he and his friends and family played every year until several of them went into the military in the 60s. In 1977, Sampson and his wife moved to Seattle and restarted the tradition between the Sampsons and the Mannings (his wife’s family) and grew the tradition to include a canned food drive and more families and friends, even city officials. In the late 1990’s the tradition fizzled out as the family got older. Sampson’s nephew Cortez Charles restarted the tradition in the 2000s and it is now an annual multi-day program called the Turkey Bowl that invites youth to volunteer then cap off a week of service with a flag football game. They now hand out around 2,000 hygiene and warming kits to shelters in Seattle and Federal Way and to tiny home villages all over Seattle. The kits contain hats, gloves, socks, hand sanitizer, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant and hand warmers. They also hand out around 3,000 sandwiches . To help, donations can be made on the Cash app at $fam0508. For more information, go to: www.trusttheeprocess.org.
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November 20, 2021 at 6:00 am

Holiday traditions are different for everyone. Here’s how 4 Seattle-area families and social groups plan to celebrate

With the holiday season comes many time-honored traditions — hot cocoa, family feasts and gifts, to name a few. Here are some unique and personal...

December 25, 2020 at 6:00 am

Test your skills with this holiday maze

Are you a maze master? Test your skill with this holiday maze, which you can download here. (If the maze has got you stumped, you...

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Hastin Engineer, 2, puts his little hand up to the snow globe during his visit with Santa.

Santa has modified his approach this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and has set up in a plastic snow globe on the corner of Greenwood Avenue North and North 76th Street.

He’ll be there daily from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 30 minute break starting at 2:00 p.m. Dan Kemmis has been known as “The Seattle Santa” going on 15 years.

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December 21, 2020 at 6:00 am

Last-minute presents, socially distant events and more: Our guide to the 2020 holiday season

If you're still making last-minute holiday plans, check out our reviews of movies, local light displays and more.

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112803 #30162 Annual lighting of Christmas tree at Westlake Mall and nearby Bon-Macys star in downtown Seattle.

Shoppers appear near Westlake Park in downtown Seattle Friday after the traditional lighting of the star atop the Bon Macy’s building at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street.

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December 18, 2020 at 1:48 pm

Where to see holiday lights, Santa, virtual holiday shows and more in the Seattle area in 2020

Looking for socially distant and safe holiday plans? The Seattle Times has you covered with this list of holiday events including light shows, markets, music...

Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig star in “Operation Christmas Drop.”

December 15, 2020 at 6:00 am

The complete guide to Netflix’s 2020 slate of original Christmas movies WATCH

Looking for a new Christmas movie to watch? Check out our six snapshot reviews of Netflix’s latest holiday releases, including the return of Goldie Hawn...

This 2017 photo shows a recipe for roasted turkey breast, perfect for serving a smaller group on Thanksgiving. (Katie Workman via AP) NYET103 NYET103

November 20, 2020 at 9:11 am

Prepare for Thanksgiving and other things to do this weekend

Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different due to the pandemic. Here are some tips for how to prepare, and other things you can...

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Passengers go through security at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac Thursday, September 24, 2020. All visitors, including passengers, TSA agents and airline employees are required to wear masks while at the airport. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee spoke at a press conference Thursday, September 24, 2020, about security measures that will be required at Washington state airports. These measures have already been set in place at Sea-Tac International Airport. 215173

November 20, 2020 at 6:00 am

With people encouraged to stay home, what will Thanksgiving week travel look like this pandemic year?

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is usually the busiest travel day of the year. This year, however, state authorities are urging people to stay close to...

Puerto Rican turkey Pavochon, prepared by chef Eric Rivera at Addo in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Sides (in bowls, clockwise, starting at left) are: stewed yucca, arroz con granules and pinto beans.

The story gives a recipe for how to make this turkey as an option for Thanksgiving Day dinner. 211957

November 18, 2020 at 12:49 pm

Seattle-area restaurants open for Thanksgiving takeout

Don't want to cook this Thanksgiving? Here's a list of restaurants offering advance-order Thanksgiving feasts, or that will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

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