We asked where to go to feel festive over the holidays. Here's what I said, slightly edited for clarity:
“It's a Wonderful Life” was screened at Music Box.
-Matthew Bird, 29
“When my kids were little, we would take them to see Santa at Macy's and then stop at Christkindlemarket for a cup of glühwein on the way to our dinner reservations at Italian Village. Great tradition!”
—Scott Barliant
“Le Sud in Roscoe Village. Every space where the decoration could be placed was used. I loved Santa the Parachute.
—J.R. Green
“Maggie Daly's Figure Skating Tape.”
-Jules C. Robinson
“Last year, I went to the Museum of Science and Industry. … It was very festive.”
—Jean T. Cra
Museum of Science and Industry Christmas decorations
“The Berghof”.
– Lori Ellen
“I get a festive lift if I stop into Butch Maguire's bar with its adorable holiday decorations.”
—Mike O'Connor, Glenview
“Macy's on State Street because they really kept up the Marshall Field Christmas tradition of decorating their windows and the Christmas tree on the seventh floor in the Walnut Room, including a fairy princess.”
-Linda Garbutt
Macy lights the Christmas tree in 2018.
“Happy Pub of the Chicago Athletic Association. It's fun and relaxing, like hanging out in your parents' basement.
—Alana, 44
“Garfield Park Conservatory.”
—Stacey Morillon
“Billy Goat's Pub.”
—Deborah Fuller Tobias, 71, Cicero
“I haven't been in yet but walking past the Double Bubble in Edgewater looked like the epitome of Christmas. Classic garland 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, good neighborhood vibe. Can't beat it.”
—Susan Zengel
