It looks like Christmas windows in London, England aren’t that different than what we have here in the United States. There’s glee and jolly, and a ton of Disney/Pixar characters. Nothing says “happy holidays” like Santa Woody.

I’m only kind of joking. I do love me some Toy Story.

This month we are featuring Holiday Window Decorations! Normally on Tuesdays we run the UpTake Tuesday Roadside Attractions Series. If you have a photo of an odd, funny or interesting roadside attraction that you would like to see featured here please submit it via the link in the sidebar with subject line: Roadside.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Pub Crawl

Sure fruitcake and egg nog are nice, but what if you crave a little more holiday fun?  Well, the Windy City has got you covered with a new holiday tradition that will keep you very jolly.  Pull out that hideous holiday sweater, the one that’s bedazzled, and get ready for the Limos Alive Ugly Sweater Holiday Pub Crawl. Read More »

Huskies at Northerly Island

It’s December and it is snowing in Chicago.  For many, this news might signal that it is time for hibernation and/or plentiful hot toddies, but for the adventurous, it means the start of Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island.  Northerly Island is a 91-acre peninsula that used to house Miegs Field, Chicago’s third airport, but now it’s a nature preserve that hosts lots of bucolic activities. Read More »

This holiday display can be found in Bay Bridge, Brooklyn, one of the more popular Christmas light neighborhoods in New York (not counting downtown, those buildings are always lit).

Have you decorated your house yet?

This post is part of UpTake’s Family Friday Series. This month the emphasis is on holiday lighting. If you see a display worth mentioning send us a photo via the contact link in the sidebar.

Photo:  via Flickr