Lynden Washington: Sinterklaas and Lighted Christmas Parade

I’ve attended the Lynden Lighted Christmas Parade several times, and it was worth standing in the cold each time. In fact, standing in the cold is part of what makes a Christmas parade special. Think, A Christmas Story, haloes of steam around everyone’s head in the crisp frosty air, Ralphie chomping at the bit because [...]

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“Magic in the Market,” @ Pike Place, Seattle, Nov. 29, 2008

Even the piggies get dressed up for Christmas at Pike Place Public Market What: Beginning @ 12:00pm, Santa will be by the Market’s vintage truck. Come by and take your own photos of your family with Santa. In the afternoon there will be a Food drive for the Pike Market Senior Center. Contribute 5 cans [...]

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“Bright Nights” at Stanley Park, Vancouver B.C.

This would be an excellent opportunity to visit the absolutely fantastic Vancouver Aquarium at Stanley Park, as well. Where: Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. (map and directions) When: Now through Jan. 3, 3:00-10:00 PM, daily (closed Christmas Day) What: More than a million twinkling lights transform the forest, train and Children’s Farmyard. Explore the woodland paths [...]

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Christmas Lights May Contain Lead

In fact, most of the ones I’ve looked at on the shelf bear a warning disclosing that handling the wires exposes you to lead. Interestingly, virtually all of the Christmas lights I’ve looked at were made in China. Along with 90% of everything-else-Christmas. Easy solution: Wash your hands, very thoroughly, after handling Christmas lights. And [...]

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Bellingham: KGMI 790 AM Sponsoring Best Christmas Lighting Contest

With a sweet prize package worth $3500. For more information, see KGMI.com.

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“The Magic of Christmas,” Butchart Gardens, Victoria

This is another event that I haven’t personally attended, but about which I’ve heard nothing but good reviews. I have been to Butchart Gardens, in Victoria, B.C., during the summer, and it was very impressive, as in “world class.” There’s every reason to believe that “The Magic of Christmas” is equally impressive. The Butchart Gardens [...]

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One Million Christmas Lights

I’ve never been to “The Lights of Christmas” at Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center in Stanwood, WA, but I’ve heard that it’s something to behold. All the information you need to know is located here.

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Bellingham Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade

Where: Bellingham Bay/Bellingham Cruise Terminal When: December 8, 2008, between 5:30 and 7:00 PM on . The Bellingham Holiday Port Festival and Gingerbread House Contest will be going on at the Cruise Terminal during this time, so the two events compliment each other. What: A regatta of yachts decked out with Christmas lights. Well worth seeing [...]

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