A fun evening featuring the beloved black-and-white, stop-motion Christmas film that aired on WGN-TV in 1956 and became a Chicago-area tradition complete with Christmassy Chicago-style hot dogs, mochas (Coco + Joe), hard rock Christmas albums, and more!

A fun day of family activities featuring Boxing Day including the traditional intent of generosity and gift boxes to those in need but also adding a spin to it by featuring so many of the wonderful Christmas treats that come in boxes as well!

A fun family date featuring a "Letters to Santa Claus" book, J.R.R. Tolkien's "Letters from Father Christmas", and adopting a child's Letter to Santa via the USPS' "Operation Santa".

A belly-warming and festive family date learning about the history of wassail and incorporating as many elements of apples, orchards, and wassail as possible

A tasty family date exploring the various snacks that are left out by children around the world for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve from beer to mince pies to rice pudding.

A fun family date incorporating all things related to Santa's little helpers including the Elf on the Shelf, Buddy the Elf, the Elf-is Christmas album, and more!

A fun evening of adventuring out to explore the Christmas lights in one's own neighborhood... plus a trip to explore ten million lights on display at Sam's Christmas Village.

A fun and easy date inspired by one and only Santa Claus including Santa Claus strawberries, a milk and cookies cocktail, and (of course!) a viewing of “The Santa Clause”.