Seven Holiday Things to Do in Chicago
It’s that time of year when snow is falling, lights are twinkling and you’re desperately searching for holiday things to do in Chicago. We get it. We’ve fallen into the rut of doing zoo lights and the same bar crawl every year. This holiday season you can be more creative with the activities you plan […]
Chicago Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Our Chicago Holiday Gift Guide 2017 is here! This year’s list runs through our favorite unique local presents for all the Chicagophiles in your life. We’re going all out on the holidays this year! Not only is there this list, you can find last year’s gift list and our Virtual Holiday Stories Happy Hour. While you’re […]
What’s it Like Working for the Walnut Room at Christmas?
One of the great Chicago traditions is a visit to the Walnut Room at Christmas. The former Marshall Field’s Department Store, now Macy’s, is famous for its holiday traditions, like the store window displays and, of course, dining at the Walnut Room. Set on the 7th floor of Macy’s flagship store on State Street, the historic department store […]
Christmas in Chicago History: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has been a staple of Christmas in Chicago since 1939. The story of a outcast young reindeer and his odd red nose is known and loved by millions. What’s less known is that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created at the legendary Chicago retailer Montgomery Ward. You can discover this and […]
Not One but Two Christkindlmarkets! (Part 1)
With so much to say about Chicago’s not one but two Christkindl Markets, we are going to make this into two posts. The Christkindlmarket has officially opened in Daley Plaza, and as one of my favorite holiday activities in Chicago, I of course paid it a visit. We pass by it on our “Loop Interior […]