When I was a kid, my mom and I had this annual tradition where we’d watch “Home Alone,” sip hot chocolate and decorate the Christmas tree. Now as an adult, ordering hot chocolate reminds me of that special time. Fortunately, the Seattle area has a plethora of delicious hot chocolate cafés to sample, and maybe you’ll even make a holiday tradition out of it.

You could also add spinning around the ice and a sweet new way to send a letter to Santa to your list of new holiday traditions to try.   

Plus, find inspiration in a local father's story about creating a support group for dads and the many benefits that came with it. 

— Madison Miller, trends + engagement editor