12.07.2024

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90+ gifts for everyone on your list

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Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City

Shopping for a few special people this holiday season? Browse local items and trending gifts sure to delight everyone on your list.

Gifts for singles

Local pick: Ananya Spa package | $285+ | Listen, the Seattle dating scene is no joke — treat your single loved one to a spa package from this local biz.

Knitted weighted blanket | $135.99 | Perfect for a bed or couch, this 15-lb blanket offers comforting weight with an aesthetic knit finish.

Local pick: Seattle Aquarium Membership | $99 | As a single, it’s nice to have something to do that gets you out of the house. Plus, you never know who you might reel in here — there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in One” | $29.99 | A New York Times bestseller + a best cookbook of the year by Food & Wine.

“I need a hug(e margarita)” candle | $17.95 | Gift them a handmade candle bound to make anybody laugh.

Gifts for holiday parties + gift exchanges

Local pick: Seattle Chocolate gift box | $23 | This sampler of locally crafted chocolate truffles includes dark sea salt toffee, mint chip, salted almond, and champagne flavors.

Funny flip-over desk signs | $14.99 | Perfect for the office gift exchange, these flip-over signs display messages like “Shh...I’m thinking.”

Porta-Potty Shot Glasses | $19.99 | Liven up the gift grab bag with highly-rated porta-potty shot glasses.

Gifts for students

Local pick: Victrola Travel Tumbler | $30 | So they can represent this beloved Seattle coffee chain while on the go (bonus points if you pair it with some freshly roasted beans).

Crock-pot electric lunch box | $42.99 | Commuting students and interns can have hot meals on the go with this portable Crock-pot.

Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.

More holiday gift ideas

Events

Saturday, Dec. 7

Sunday, Dec. 8

Holiday Wreath Making | 5-7 p.m. | Seattle Cider Taproom | $20 | Make some festive green decorations for your home.

“A Drag Queen Christmas” | 7 p.m. | Moore Theatre | $49+ | Prepare for one of the wackiest, flirtiest, and most fabulous holiday shows on the market.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Space Trivia + Charcuterie | 7 p.m. | Outer Planet Brewing | Free | You’ll definitely be cheesin’ while you compete in this battle of the wits.

Thursday, Dec. 12

There's plenty more to do

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Seasonal

✨ Don’t miss holiday magic IRL at Seattle Center

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Get ready for the merriest and brightest time of year in the Emerald City. | Photos courtesy of Seattle Center + Space Needle

The holidays only come once a year — now is the time for some festive fun.

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News Notes

Civic

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales will resign from her position, effective Jan. 6, citing personal frustrations with council’s various operations. City Council will need to appoint a temporary replacement until it can host a special election next November. (Seattle Times)

Edu

When worlds collide — two local universities are planning to merge while still maintaining their individual campuses. The Cornish College of the Arts will be joining Seattle University to become Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University (easy to remember). No timeline or financial details have yet to be decided. (Seattle Times)

Announced

Soccer fans might get a kick out of this — we now know which teams the Seattle Sounders will host in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Our home team — one of only two American teams in the cup — will face Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico De Madrid, and Botafogo; but three other matches will also take place at Lumen Field. (KING 5)

Sports

Seattle Storm star player Jewell Loyd has requested a transfer, according to the “Chicago Sun-Times,” after an independent investigation found no evidence of bullying or harassment by the coaching staff. Loyd is a six-time All-Star who helped the team win two WNBA titles. (KING 5)

Coming Soon

Popular Mexican fast casual chain El Pollo Loco is about to make its Seattle debut. The restaurant is looking at opening four locations in the area as soon as June 2025. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Development

Construction has begun on a new $177 million nursing facility in Shoreline. The three-story, 120-bed Fircrest Nursing Facility is projected to open in November 2027 with private + semiprivate rooms, shared common areas, gardens, porches, and multiple dining rooms. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Listen

The Washington Huskies football team have a pretty solid 2025 recruiting class, but is it enough to push them to the top of the Big Ten? Hear from the local experts on the Huskies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Try This

Ready, set, glow. Don’t miss holiday magic IRL with the Seattle Center 3-Pack. Each ticket includes entrance to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the Seattle Christmas Market. Festive fun starts here.*

Number

80,000. That’s how many square feet of festive fun Seattlelites can explore at Enchant Christmas. Now through Sunday, Dec. 29, search for the missing fragments of Santa’s Magic Timepiece, the key ingredient to Santa’s magical journey around the earth, at T-Mobile Park. Plan a holly, jolly good time.*

Finance

If holiday shopping — on top of your outstanding debt — is weighing on you this season, find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*

Wellness

Discover the secret to hearing every detail with the Horizon IX by hear.com. These discreet, rechargeable hearing aids deliver sound so clear and natural, you’ll forget you’re wearing them. With phone connectivity, award-winning service, and flexible payment options, join the 425,000+ customers who love them.*

Finance

The bad news: Car repair costs have surged 17% in the last year, with some repairs exceeding $6,000. The good news: An Endurance protection plan could save you thousands. Sign up and receive $300 off your new contract, plus a free year of Elite Benefits. Get your free quote.*

Shop

Looking for a last-minute gift? We found one that’s more than 60% off, can be delivered instantly + will last forever. That’s speaking our language. Shop the sale.*

Plan Ahead

Don’t let those leftovers go to waste. Use the remainder of your end-of-year budget + get your business in front of thousands. For a limited time, take 25% off ads in our self-service ad portal when you use promo code “2025" at checkout.

Opening

🍩 Time to get glazy

We can practically hear the icing calling our name. | Photos via Wikimedia Commons (left) and Voodoo Doughnuts (right)

You may have just finished digesting all of your Thanksgiving food, but surely you have enough room for a few maple bacon bars — do-nut you?

That’s right — after more than a year’s wait, Voodoo Doughnuts’ new Seattle location is opening on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m.

The Portland-based chain’s new Capitol Hill location will be the Seattle area’s first, and to celebrate, it’s offering some sweet deals. On the first day of business, 20% of sales will benefit local nonprofit FareStart. Plus, the first 50 people in line will get an “exclusive gift.”

Customers can also expect fan favorites like that maple bacon bar and a selection of vegan goodies.

Start saving room in your bellies.

City Guide

❄️ Weather trends you need to snow

The “Big Dark” may be a little easier to manage this year with warmer temps and potentially less rainfall. | Photo by @jadedrchen

We know the question on your mind, Seattleites — when’s it going to get cold? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what winter will bring.

Reminder: The first day of winter is on December 21.

Temperature

Think cold. This winter, Seattle has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being lower than normal.

Precipitation

Expect above average precipitation. Seattle has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than average snow and rainfall amounts this winter.

Decem-brrr

Seattle’s average high temperature in December is 43.7°, but with a La Niña weather pattern likely to breeze through, expect that temp (and average temps through the rest of the winter) to be a bit lower this year.

January is just cold

Asked

What is the coldest ever temperature recorded in Seattle?

A. -3°
B. 5°
C. -10°
D. 0°

Don't get cold feet on us

The Buy

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The Wrap

I am having sooo much fun with the holiday season this year. I’ve made garlands with dried oranges, set up a mini Christmas tree, and really leaned into finding cozy teas to enjoy.

Most of my gifts for friends + family are also going to end up being homemade because they’re serving as another way for me to enjoy the season. There’s nothing like crafting with a nice cuppa something.

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