Extra Cozy And Inclusive: My Holiday Bucket List

This year feels a bit different from every other year. We’re managing a lot of schedules and trying to work around each other to find one special day to celebrate. Normally, my family meets in Spokane since that’s where my niece and nephew are, but this year might look a little different.

I’m also trying to acknowledge that not everyone celebrates Christmas in Western society. There are so many other holidays and traditions all around the world, and I want to not only learn about them but also be more inclusive moving forward. So, I’ve created a big holiday bucket list full of cozy, community-focused ideas. I doubt I’ll be able to check them all off, but let’s begin!

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My Holiday Bucket List

Have a cookie exchange with friends and family
Take family photos
Read a holiday-themed book
Knit hats for friends and family (I just made this one for my niece, and it’s adorable!)
Donate to a toy drive
Decorate the house all warm and cozy
Visit the Native Art Market at Discovery Park (Dates: 11/22–23 or 12/20–21)
Go to the PNW Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Attend a holiday party
Volunteer at Northwest Harvest Food Bank
Drink hot apple cider or hot cocoa (I’ll be making Jacques Torres’ recipe this year!)
Watch my favorite holiday movies
Give random acts of kindness
Enjoy sitting in front of the fireplace at a cabin
Make my vision board for the upcoming year
Visit Seattle’s Christmas Market (they lowered the price of admission — perfect if you haven’t experienced a European Christmas Market yet!)
Try a new mocktail
Go on a snow-covered hike or try snowshoeing
Visit Leavenworth to experience the magic
See a hockey game (I’ve never seen the Kraken, maybe this will be my year!)
Support a local craft fair

There’s so much to be thankful for this time of year. It can be a little trying for families and friends, but it’s also a season filled with love, reflection, and community. I’m wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and fulfilling holiday season.

Please remember to give if you can. Every little bit helps and can go directly into your community.