From the Seahawks' NFC West title quest to Cal Raleigh's record-breaking season to the Torrent's debut, Christmas came early for Seattle sports fans in 2025.

Yes, but: The vibe in the afternoon is really weird — by daylight, it's clear you're walking on rubbery plastic paneling in some areas, and the illusion of a European Christmas market falls apart. The bottom line: If you go with friends when it's dark, you'll probably have an OK time.

CHRISTMAS SHIP’S TWO WEST SEATTLE STOPS: The brightly lit boat with carolers on board will stop near Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW) 5:50 pm-6:10 pm, then at Alki Beach Park near the Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), 8:35 pm-8:55 pm -With a bonfire plus this special event presented by the Alki Community Council:

Seattle faces a wet and windy Christmas with flood and high wind advisories, posing risks of coastal flooding, power outages, and travel disruptions.

Explore festive markets and light displays at Washington Christmas attractions for a magical holiday experience.

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH FESTIVAL OF TREES: On this Christmas Eve morning, you can go see the decorated trees in the Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), until noon, and “vote” for your favorite (s) with nonperishable food donations.

There's bad news for folks hoping for a white Seattle Christmas, but good news for those dying to get on the slopes. The big picture: White Christmases are rare in Western Washington and this year is unlikely to be an exception with next week's forecast calling for rain.

The most festive and affordable U.S. cities for Christmas celebrations this year are Atlanta, San Francisco and Seattle, a new study determines.

Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day. Christmas Eve often becomes a day off for federal employees when the president issues a temporary order, like Trump did this year when he declared Christmas Eve and Dec.