The holiday’s are around, family’s visiting, kids are home more often, it’s getting chillier out but that is no reason to stay shut up inside the whole holiday season!! There is so much to do outside, things for the whole family to enjoy together that will get you guys out and about!
Downtown San Jose has been transformed into a a beautiful Christmas wonderland. Christmas in the Park happens every year in the downtown San Jose. Anything you want to see for the christmas season can be found there. Over 60 decorated Christmas trees and musical exhibits line a walk through the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, where you can also find an ice skating rink, hot chocolate, rides, a train, and Christmas carols being song by choirs from throughout the Bay Area.
Go out and cut down your Christmas tree! Go up into the Santa Cruz mountains to cut down a gorgeous fresh Christmas tree! This can get the whole family out of the house and excited for Christmas! Most Christmas tree farms usually have picnic benches for people to eat lunch at if you want to make a whole day of it.
Join the Santa Run! There’s a 5k this Sunday in downtown San Jose! For an extra $5 every participant can even get a complimentary Santa suite, and all participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite holiday character! The sponsors of the event are even having an extra holiday festival at Christmas in the Park after the race, so if you can’t make it to the race, consider checking out the festival which is open to everyone, spectators or participants!
Go up to San Francisco! They know how to spread the holiday cheer! Every where in the city is beautifully decorated for the holidays! The Union Square area especially has a lot going on. Even just walking around the Macy’s windows in San Francisco will give you that great holiday feeling!
Go caroling!! Okay I know this isn’t for everyone, but if you’re with the right group of people it can be a really fun evening! And who doesn’t enjoy being surprised with holiday carolers at their door!
Get up to the snow! We live only a couple hours away from hills that are covered in snow at this very moment. Whether you want to make a day trip out of it, or spend a weekend up there, it’s fun to spend some time in the snow! There are beautiful hikes in Tahoe, skiing and snow boarding, and of course many other activities.
Don’t stay stuck inside all holiday season, find some time to spend outside, there’s plenty to do, and if you dress right it won’t even be that cold!
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Chrisi Keating
Santa Clara University
Communication Major
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Chrisi Keating
Santa Clara University
Communication Major
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