We asked where you go to feel festive for the holidays. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity:
“The 'It’s a Wonderful Life' screening at the Music Box.”
—Matthew Byrd, 29
“When my kids were little, we’d take them to see Santa at Macy’s and then stop at Christkindlemarket for a mug of glühwein on our way to our dinner reservations at Italian Village. Great tradition!”
—Scott Barliant
“Le Sud in Roscoe Village. Every space where a decoration could be placed was used. Liked the parachuting Santas.”
—JR Green
“Maggie Daley ice skating ribbon.”
—Jules C. Robinson
“Last year, I went to the Museum of Science and Industry. ... It was very festive.”
—Jan Tee Cra
“The Berghoff.”
—Lori Ellen
“I get a festive holiday lift if I stop into Butch Maguire's pub with its over-the-top holiday decorations.”
—Mike O'Connor, Glenview
“Macy's on State Street as they have really been keeping up the Marshall Field's Christmas traditions of decorating their windows and the Christmas tree on the seventh floor in the Walnut Room, including a fairy princess."
—Lynda Garbutt
“Chicago Athletic Association’s Happy’s bar. It’s fun and cozy, like hanging out in your parents' basement.”
—Alana, 44
“Garfield Park Conservatory.”
—Stacey Morilon
“Billy Goat Tavern.”
—Deborah Fuller Tobias, 71, Cicero
“I haven't been inside yet but walking by Double Bubble in Edgewater looked like the epitome of Christmas. Classic wreath and lights.”
—Daxon Greystone
“The best decorations I've ever seen are at The Shanty, Highway 41 and Wadsworth Road, in Wadsworth. Giant tree, green garlands, lights and good neighborhood atmosphere. Can't be beat.”
—Susan Zingle
